NDC has lost it way since the death of Rawlings – Owusu Bempah

NDC has lost it way since the death of Rawlings – Owusu Bempah

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…

“I will restore the economy in two years” – Dr. Kwabena Duffuor

“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…

Nanton MP involved in accident

Nanton MP involved in accident

Mohammed Hardi Tuferi, the Member of Parliament for Nanton, was involved in an accident before the vote on the government’s revenue bills, which are currently being reviewed by Parliament. Details of the accident, such as when and where it occurred, are not yet clear. Despite the accident, the injured lawmaker from the New Patriotic Party was brought to Parliament in an ambulance to report to the House’s leadership before being rushed to the hospital. Parliament is currently reviewing three new revenue bills aimed at generating more income to help the…

Stop using the cedi notes for money hampers – BoG warns

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

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…

Mahama needs to apologize for comparing the free SHS food to dog food

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…

Bank Of Ghana finally reacts to the alleged ¢500 coin.

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…

15 St Mary’s SHS girls get pregnant

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…