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The President of the Private Newspaper and Online Publishers Association of Ghana, (PRINPAG), Andrew Edwin Arthur, has issued a New Year message to all members, extending warm wishes for a prosperous 2025 and emphasizing the crucial role of the media as the fourth estate of the realm. In his message, President Arthur commended PRINPAG members for their professional competence and high journalistic standards exhibited during the December 2024 general elections. He stressed the importance of the evolving relationship between media practitioners and the state for holistic national development. Highlighting the need for fairness and inclusivity in interactions between state officials…

….For non-payment of debt

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has provided clarification regarding the outstanding debts of the McDan group of Companies (Ltd) The GACL stated that McDan Company Limited owes a total of $3,995,622.66 and GHS 13,523.37.  This includes $640,232.48 for rent and fees for Terminal 1, $1,160,827.23 for a block factory on 5.66 acres off Spintex Road, $2,168,266.75 for an airport logistics building on 10.63 acres off Spintex Road, $8,140 for space rental at the Courier Enclave (0.59 acres), and $18,156.20 (GHS 13,523.37) for offices at the Cargo Village. According to the GACL, multiple letters were sent, and several meetings were…

Member of Parliament for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings has underscored the urgent need for leadership with integrity and accountability at all levels of governance. Speaking passionately at the 31st December Revolution commemoration held at the Nungua Town Park, the eldest daughter of the 1st President under the 4th Republic of Ghana, the late Jerry John Rawlings strongly advocated for a national ethos rooted in responsibility, fairness, and ethical leadership. “We must hold one another accountable. We must make sure that we reinstitute consequence management. This means that if we do so properly, this psyche that people…

The Shocking Story of Kidnapping and Human Rights Abuse

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has questioned the NPP’s legal strategy regarding the Electoral Commission’s declarations in some disputed constituencies. He noted that, given the factual dispute over whether results had already been declared in those constituencies, it was puzzling why the NPP sought a compulsion order (mandamus) rather than first pursuing an overturning order (certiorari).  He argued that the NPP should have requested the court to “quash” the initial EC declarations as illegal or non-compliant before seeking a fresh tally. Ghana’s ruling party (NPP) went to the High Court to obtain a compulsion order compelling the Electoral…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin for his role in strengthening Ghana’s democracy and providing steady leadership in the 8th “hung” Parliament. The NDC Professional Forum, a wing of the party said Speaker Bagbin deserved the honour for his “commitment to democratic principles and his efforts to promote accountability and collaboration within Parliament.” Leader of the forum, Ambassador Sam P. Yalley, highlighted Bagbin’s achievements as a founding member of the forum and his contributions to advancing the party’s vision and strengthening national governance. In his remarks, Speaker Bagbin acknowledged the…

Director for Legal for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, is ‘extremely grateful’ to the Supreme Court after it among others instructed a High Court judge, Justice Joseph Adu Owusu Agyeman, to stay away from the case involving results of some nine constituencies. The apex court yesterday December 27 directed that, a different judge sits on the mandamus brought before the High Court by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that saw the judge order for re-collation of results for the troubled constituencies. This comes after the opposition party rushed to the Supreme Court to Stay the Execution of the…

In a recent development at the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), a controversial decision has come to light regarding the approval of nearly Ghc16.3 million in taxpayer funds by the Ministry of Finance. The approval, granted on 12th December, 2024, has raised eyebrows due to its dubious nature and the lack of a direct request for such a payment by the CAGD. The Chief Director of the Finance Ministry, Eva Esselba Mends, greenlit the allocation of the Ghc16.3 million purportedly for upgrading the public financial management system. This allocation, however, was not in response to the CAGD’s initial request…

The outgoing Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has given approval for a series of mass recruitments within the Authority despite being on the verge of leaving his position. On the 11th of December, 2024, Abdul Hamid circulated a confidential memo labeled “Transfers, Movements, Appointments, and Upgrades” to both Management and staff, detailing the controversial recruitments and redeployments. “As a follow-up to the memorandum dated 20th November, 2024, outlining measures to enhance the Authority’s efficiency in addressing the needs of internal and external stakeholders, the following transfers, movements, appointments, and upgrades will come into effect…