Author: Philip Antoh

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has disclosed that several Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs) in the Ashanti Region are undertaking borehole projects at an average cost of GH¢100,000 each, with approval from government. According to him, the initiative is not arbitrary but forms part of an authorised effort to expand access to water in various communities. Speaking on Oyerepa FM on Monday, March 31, the Old Tafo MP stated, “I can confidently disclose that the Asokwa MCE and other MCEs in the Ashanti Region has been drilling boreholes costing an average of GH¢100,000.” He stressed that the…

Petty traders working at Kasoa Old Market have asked the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, to step in and immediately halt the Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly from evicting them from their current workplace. The traders, dressed in black and red, marched to the ministry seeking the minister’s help to prevent the upcoming demolition at Kasoa Old Market, which they view as their lifeline. The men and women who approached the ministry for assistance were in tears, pleading with the minister to stop the assembly from taking away their means of livelihood. The traders expressed that…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the government over what he describes as a lack of financial commitment to youth development, following claims that the National Youth Authority has received no allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund for 2026. Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps in Accra on Thursday, Mr Assafuah said the alleged zero allocation represents a serious failure to support young people. “This is not just a policy gap. It is a painful abandonment of responsibility,” he stated. He contrasted the current situation with previous funding levels, noting that the Authority received…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has firmly rejected claims that the government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme is driven by sole sourcing, describing such assertions as “mischievous” and inconsistent with the facts presented to Parliament. Delivering an update to the House on Tuesday, the Minister stated unequivocally that all contracts under the Big Push programme have been awarded in strict compliance with the Public Procurement Act and its regulations. He stressed that procurement processes remain transparent, with full contractual details publicly accessible on the Ministry’s website. The Minister revealed that contrary to claims of widespread…

Government is committed to ensuring Ghanaian children achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by age 10, Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak has said. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak said this at the Policy Dialogue on Leadership for Foundational Learning at the Tomreik Hotel in Accra recently. He stated that foundational learning has become a central priority for the government under President John Mahama. “It is therefore a timely reminder for us why the Government of H.E. President John Mahama has made foundational learning a core priority,” he said. According to him, the government is determined to ensure that children develop proficiency…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, visited a family in the Bulemi community of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality on Saturday, March 21, following reports that a woman had been preparing meals for her children using faeces and urine. During the visit, Dr. Lartey engaged the family directly and coordinated immediate interventions, including medical and psychological assessments for the woman. Officials said the visit is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that vulnerable families receive the necessary care and support. Earlier on Saturday, the Minister also took part in the ‘Buddy Walk’ organised by the…

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday, March 21, 2026, visited Nobi Farms in the Afram Plains as part of his Resetting Ghana Thank You Tour, drawing national attention to one of the country’s most ambitious private agricultural investments. The visit formed part of a broader effort by the President to engage key sectors of the economy and acknowledge initiatives contributing to Ghana’s development, particularly in agriculture. He was accompanied by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, underscoring government’s continued interest in large-scale farming and food security. Nobi Farms, owned by Ghanaian entrepreneur Kwame Awuah-Darko, is situated on a vast…

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticized the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, over what he describes as the failure to schedule motions filed by the Minority for debate in Parliament. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, Mr Annoh-Dompreh accused the Majority Leader of offering what he termed as “flimsy excuses” for not programming the Minority’s motions, thereby undermining the work of the opposition in the House. He argued that such actions were not in the spirit of fairness and cooperation required for effective parliamentary business. “The reasons being given are simply not convincing. They are…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been named State-Owned Enterprise of the Year at the esteemed Public Enterprises League Table (PELT) Awards, standing out as the top-performing state institution overall. Additionally, the Board received two more awards—Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprise and Overall Best Specified Entity—further solidifying its status as one of Ghana’s top public sector organizations. The PELT Awards, held annually by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), celebrate excellence, efficiency, and strong corporate governance among state-owned enterprises and specified entities nationwide. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., accepted the awards on behalf of GoldBod, expressing gratitude to…

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has sent warm Eid al-Fitr wishes to Muslims in Ghana and worldwide, encouraging them to maintain unity, tolerance, and national cohesion. In a message celebrating the occasion, Minister Ahmed Ibrahim referred to Eid al-Fitr as a holy event that marks the end of Ramadan. He mentioned that this celebration is a time for reflection, spiritual renewal, and a reaffirmation of values like compassion, justice, and social responsibility. He stated that Eid al-Fitr is also a chance for Muslims to strengthen unity, harmony, and mutual respect, which are vital for national growth.…