Ernest Kofi Owusu-Benpah Bonsu, the Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has lost its direction since the death of its founder, former President Jerry John Rawlings. According to Mr. Owusu-Benpah, nobody is currently in charge of the NDC, and the party has become a personality cult centered around former President Mahama. He criticized the NDC’s recent decision to change its minority leadership, calling it reckless, and suggested that the party has no strategic direction. Mr. Owusu-Benpah made these remarks…
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“I will restore the economy in two years” – Dr. Kwabena Duffuor
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, a former Finance Minister, has stated that he will revive Ghana’s economy if he becomes the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) flagbearer and subsequently wins the presidential election in 2025. While on a tour of the Volta region ahead of the NDC’s presidential and parliamentary primaries scheduled for May 13, Dr. Duffour claimed that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has crippled the country’s economy. He believes that the NDC knows how to manage the economy better and cited his tenure as Finance Minister under the Atta Mills…
Stop using the cedi notes for money hampers – BoG warns
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a warning against the use of cedi notes in bouquets and hampers as it is considered illegal. Mr. Dominic Owusu, the Director of the Currency Department at the BoG, advised the public to desist from such practices as it goes against the bank’s policy. He emphasized that the Currency Act 64 allows coins and banknotes to be used only for specific purposes. Mr. Owusu further urged individuals to purchase gifts instead of creating bouquets and hampers using cedi notes. Source: 3News
EC’s new CI rejected by parliament
The Ghanaian Parliament has unanimously rejected the Electoral Commission’s proposed Constitutional Instrument (CI) and has instructed them to create a new one that includes the reinstatement of the guarantor system. This means that the Ghana card will now be the only registration document accepted. Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker, presented the report to the committee and requested that Parliament officially inform the EC of its decision. The new CI proposed by the EC removed the guarantor system and limited registration to district offices, with only the Ghana card being…
Ahoufe has been verified dead, and the death of a Ghanaian TikToker has gone viral due to a comparison to Tupac
Ahuofe, a resident of Oforikrom in Kumasi, gained enormous popularity as TikToker a few months ago and earned millions of followers.
Mahama needs to apologize for comparing the free SHS food to dog food
Kwasi Kwarteng, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, has called on former President John Dramani Mahama to apologize to Ghanaian children for comparing the food they are served in schools to dog food. Mahama expressed concern during a campaign tour in the Central Region that the poor quality of food being served to Senior High School students as part of the government’s free SHS policy was making them sick and uncomfortable. Kwarteng criticized Mahama for making such a remark and deemed it unpresidential. He also stated that it was…
[Video] The Gold Mafia expose: Gold smugglers in Africa exposed – Part 2
More on the money laundry schemes deployed by persons of power who use their influence to get the “dirty” money to other countries through various means. Source: Al Jazeera News
Bank Of Ghana finally reacts to the alleged ¢500 coin.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has refuted rumors circulating on social media about the issuance of a ¢500 coin. The Director for Currency Management at the BoG, Dominic Owusu, emphasized that the Bank has no immediate plans to introduce a higher denomination coin for circulation. He clarified that the introduction or withdrawal of a currency is an important exercise that is always extensively planned by the Bank, and it will always embark on an extensive public and media education before introducing new notes or coins into circulation. He urged the…
CENTRAL BANKS ‘Nationalizing bond markets’ left central banks unprepared for inflation, top HSBC economist says
After a decade of permissive financial conditions, central banks worldwide have rapidly raised interest rates over the past year to contain skyrocketing inflation.
15 St Mary’s SHS girls get pregnant
According to a recent interview with the headmistress, Alice Martha Adjei, of St Mary’s Girls Senior High School located in Konongo, Ashanti Region, 15 of their students are currently pregnant. The students who are affected are composed of a first-year student, 10 second-year students, and four final-year students. Madam Adjei reported that some of the students were pleased to inform her of their pregnancy, while others were less open. Furthermore, it was stated that the first-year student is already pregnant, and will be giving birth soon. The headmistress is worried…