A legal counsel to the President says the public should disregard the claims by a gold trader exposed in Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia investigative documentary that Nana Akufo-Addo is his friend and lawyer. Mr Kow Essuman insisted that the President does not know the gold dealer and his cohorts. In a tweet on Sunday, April […]
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Sea of mourners throng Atsu’s burial service
It was a time of mourning and solemn observation at the pre-burial service for the late Ghanaian footballer as a sea of Ghanaians clad in traditional red-and-black mourning clothing thronged the State House forecourt to pay their last respects to the fallen hero – Christian Atsu Twasam, 1992 – 2023, The solemn funeral service included […]
Ghana’s democracy exemplary — Archbishop Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Justin Portal Welby,has described the country’s democratic process as exemplary in Africa, saying it is not based on tyranny but on clear policy and freedom of choice. He cited double voting in Northern Ireland and the recent January 6 storming of the US Senate by some elements, describing those occurrences […]
We’ll overcome challenges soon – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given an assurance that the policy measures being implemented by the government will drive the nation to overcome its current economic challenges shortly and bring relief to the people. Consequently, he has rallied Ghanaians to make sacrifices and work hard to support efforts at restoring normalcy in the economy, […]
NPP to engage in broader consultation before fixing presidential primary date
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party has advised that the party should engage in a broader consultation before fixing a date for the presidential and parliamentary primaries ahead of 2024. What it means is that the party has no specific date yet since consultations are still ongoing. Graphic Online’s Justice Agbenorsi reports from […]
Stop $88bn illegal outflow from Africa – Akufo-Addo urges states
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on African nations to collaborate and institute stringent measures to stem the disturbing annual illicit outflows of $88 billion from the continent. He said stern attention was required to arrest the situation immediately because the phenomenon was depriving Africa of significant resources that could be used to support […]
G20 creditors on board for Ghana debt relief talks: Paris Club
All member countries of the G20 group of economic powers are on board for a restructuring of Ghana’s debt and Paris Club members are ready to take the first step towards forming a creditor committee, an official from the Paris Club told Reuters on Thursday. Ghana last week requested a restructuring of debt it owes […]
Court fines Bulldog GHc48,000 for threatening Akufo-Addo over Menzgold saga
The Accra Circuit Court has fined artiste manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, aka Bulldog, Ghc48,000 for saying on tv that President Akufo-Addo will not finish his second term if he does not pay customers of Menzgold. Failure to pay the fine will land Bulldog 40 days in prison. Bulldog had pleaded not guilty to offensive […]
National Cathedral project will rake in more revenue
The National Cathedral of Ghana (NCG) project has a sustainable economic model which is expected to rake in $95m in the first five years of its operation, the Executive Director of the NCG Secretariat, Dr Paul Opoku-Mensah, has said. The economic model is made up of about 10 revenue streams which include multi-purpose rental spaces, an over 1,000-seater banquet hall, a […]
Akufo-Addo donates ₵100,000 for continuation of National Cathedral
President Akufo-Addo has donated GHC100,000 to the National Cathedral Secretariat for the continuation of the project. Speaking at the Bible reading marathon ongoing at the project site, the President reiterated his conviction to build the cathedral, noting that it is not only his pledge but an act of thanksgiving for God’s mercies and grace on […]
Reduce prices, fares – President Akufo-Addo appeals to manufacturers, transport operators
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to manufacturers, traders and transport operators who increased the prices of goods and services at the height of the cedis’ depreciation to reduce them now that the cedi is regaining its strength. He urged Ghanaians to join the clarion call for price reduction, which he said was not […]
Support 2023 budget to achieve growth – President rallies Ghanaians at Farmers Day
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is rallying Ghanaians to support the 2023 Budget and Economic Policy of the government to help bring the economy back on track and spur growth. He said the measures outlined in the budget were an indication that the government was looking to cut down expenditure and mobilise the needed revenue […]