Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, is cautioning the Mahama government against introducing alternative taxes in disguise following their promise to scrap the electronic levy (e-levy) and betting taxes. Speaking to the media on Monday, 13 January, following the vetting of Finance Minister nominee Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr Boako emphasised the […]
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We’ll abolish betting tax, e-levy in our first budget – Ato Forson insists
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the E-levy in his first budget when he’s approved. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, Dr Forson argued that the current betting tax has failed to achieve its intended objectives and should be scrapped. “I […]
President Mahama sacks Minerals Income and Investment Fund CEO
President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), effective immediately. The revocation, announced in a letter dated January 13, 2025, was signed by Mr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President. Mr. Koranteng was appointed as CEO […]
President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his first set of ministerial nominations to Parliament today (January 9, 2025), fulfilling a key constitutional requirement following his inauguration as President on January 7, 2025. The nominations, submitted to the Speaker of Parliament in accordance with Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution, include three individuals for critical portfolios […]
Ato Forson for Finance Minister, Jinapor for Energy, Dominic Ayine for Attorney General in Mahama’s first ministerial nominations
President John Mahama has nominated Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister-designate, with John Abdulai Jinapor and Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Ministers-designate for Energy and Attorney General cum Minister of Justice respectively. A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Ag. Spokesperson to the President, has announced. Source: Myjoyonline.com
Parliament approves Appointments Committee to vet key nominees
Parliament has officially approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, a crucial body tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other top government positions. The Committee will be chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, with Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah serving as Vice Chairperson. Notable appointments include Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, as the Ranking Member, and Patricia […]
Why Akufo-Addo calls me Johnny – Mahama reflects on rivalry, respect, and history
Despite the fierce battles at the polls, Mahama highlighted their mutual understanding of the greater goal: serving the people of Ghana. “He and I both understood on that day, as I am sure we do today, that it is the people of Ghana we serve,” he affirmed. A Legacy of Maturity and Democracy Mahama praised […]
We’ve not met A-Plus or authorised anyone to engage him on our behalf – NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has refuted claims by Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, that the party approached him for collaboration following his election as the Independent Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central Constituency in the Central Region. In a press statement issued on Monday, 6th January 2025, the NPP clarified its […]
High Court concludes hearings on 4 disputed constituencies, judgment set for Jan. 4
An Accra High Court has concluded hearings on the contentious cases involving four parliamentary constituencies: Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North. Judgment on the matters has been scheduled for Saturday, January 4 at 12pm following intense legal arguments from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Electoral Commission […]
Make appropriate orders to enable us complete the collation – EC lawyers to court
Counsel for the Electoral Commission, has urged the High Court during a mandamus application hearing to issue the necessary orders that would allow the Commission to complete the collation process at the disputed collation centers. This follows the disputed parliamentary elections in four constituencies which has drawn a legal objection from the National Democratic Congress […]
“God has a plan for me for better things in the future” – Bawumia says in New Year message
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has shared an uplifting New Year message, expressing his faith in God’s plans for a brighter future. Speaking during the 31st Watch Night service at the Lighthouse Chapel International, Dr Bawumia encouraged Ghanaians to embrace hope and gratitude as they step into 2025. The Vice President, who is also the […]
High Court concludes hearings on 4 disputed constituencies, judgment set for Jan. 4
An Accra High Court has concluded hearings on the contentious cases involving four parliamentary constituencies: Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North. Judgment on the matters has been scheduled for Saturday, January 4 at 12pm following intense legal arguments from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Electoral Commission […]