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The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) has a more comprehensive blueprint for the  construction of the Keta Port. He assured that the next NDC government under John Mahama, guided by the party’s 2024 manifesto would construct the port for the benefit of the people of the Volta, Oti, and Northern regions. Ablakwa was speaking at a media engagement at the NDC’s Volta Regional office in Ho, Monday. “What I like about our vision is that ours is bigger. We are going to look at how the port…

The recently unveiled manifesto of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has sparked controversy due to allegations of recycling ideas borrowed from former President John Mahama’s public speeches in preparation for the opposition National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) forthcoming manifesto launch. Public backlash and online scrutiny have highlighted similarities between President John Mahama’s policy proposals and those featured prominently in the NPP’s manifesto. Notably, one key promise involves the elimination of the tax on betting, a pledge initially criticized when Mahama first introduced it in 2022, later echoed by the NPP in their manifesto released on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Another…

The financial turmoil faced by Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reached a critical point, compelling the government to step in with a restructuring plan that underscores the deep-seated issues within the organization. By December 2022, COCOBOD’s consistent loan defaults (Cocoa bills) had escalated to an alarming GH¢8.24 billion in overdrafts, principal only. The gravity of the situation left the government with little choice but to intervene, proposing a restructuring that involved a 50% haircut on the outstanding balances and an exchange for new bonds maturing in 2038. This drastic measure resulted in a significant impairment loss of GH¢4.71 billion for…

Beside the colossal losses already outlined, Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) faces a substantial financial hurdle – unclaimed royalties from concessionaires totaling GH¢33,804,321. This challenge not only underscores chronic mismanagement at the corporation but also reveals a severe breach of public financial regulations, further imperiling its financial well-being. Legal Obligations and Financial Mismanagement: Under Section 91 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Board of Directors of any public entity, including GACL, is mandated to ensure effective management of the entity’s financial resources, particularly in revenue collection. Failure to collect these monies, whether willfully or negligently, empowers…

High drama surrounds the Saglemi Housing project as South Dayi MP, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, alleges a pre-determined outcome in the selection of a preferred bidder for the project. Dafeamekpor contends that the touted search for a joint-venture partner is a mere façade, with the overarching narrative pointing to a covert deal between the Akufo-Addo government and a prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) affiliate. Taking to social media, Lawyer Dafeamekpor insinuated that the esteemed Saglemi housing initiative, spearheaded by former President John Dramani Mahama, has been quietly relinquished to a politically connected NPP figure through a contrived Public-Private Partnership (PPP) construct.…

Former first lady Lordina Dramani Mahama has announced an initiative, through her Lordina Foundation, to provide quarterly free health screening and medication for retired pastors of the Assemblies of God Church. Speaking at the launch of the Assemblies of God Church’s retired ministers and spouses association and a health fundraising programme in Accra, Mrs Mahama praised Reverend Gaylord Aidoo Dadzie for conceptualising the idea of the association and seeing it through to fruition. She emphasised that “the initiative is a powerful testament to our commitment to caring for those who have dedicated their lives to serving God and His people.”…

An ultimatum issued by the Overlord of Gonja land, Yagbonwura Biikutu Jewu Soale l, to his paramount chiefs on 11th August 2024 to expel suspected Burkinabe rebels from the area expired on 1st September 2024. However, the alleged rebels not only remain entrenched but are reportedly being reinforced by newcomers from Burkina Faso. The open defiance of Yagbonwura’s directive is attributed to the perceived support that certain appointees of President Akufo-Addo, notably Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor, are providing to the alleged rebels. This defiance is fueling tensions among the youth of Gonja land, who are reportedly brewing with discontent.…

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) has a more comprehensive blueprint for the  construction of the Keta Port. He assured that the next NDC government under John Mahama, guided by the party’s 2024 manifesto would construct the port for the benefit of the people of the Volta, Oti, and Northern regions. Ablakwa was speaking at a media engagement at the NDC’s Volta Regional office in Ho, Monday. “What I like about our vision is that ours is bigger. We are going to look at how the port…

When President Akufo-Addo appointed Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, as the Minister of Energy in 2021, it raised suspicions among keen observers of Ghanaian politics. The appointment of Dr. Prempeh, affectionately known as Napo, to the coveted position hinted at President Akufo-Addo’s strategic move to capitalize on financial gains. By entrusting Napo with the Energy Ministry, often seen as a hub of corruption in political circles, President Akufo-Addo was setting the stage for potential monetary exploitation. Speculations arose that this appointment might also serve as a precursor to Napo being earmarked as the running…

In a heart-wrenching plea for support, Hon. Japhet Festus Gbede, the Assemblymember for Wuxor, Have, and Sremanu Electoral Area in Akatsi South, Volta Region, has sounded the alarm following a catastrophic windstorm that brought destruction to the community. The storm, which unleashed its fury on September 10th, 2024, left Wuxor Junior High School in ruins along with several homes, plunging the vulnerable farming community into a state of despair. Hon. Gbede’s poignant cry for help has drawn attention to the dire situation faced by students, teachers, and residents who now find themselves without essential facilities and shelter.     Speaking…