Some five thousand Ghanaian construction workers are expected to gain direct jobs from government’s accelerated road construction project dubbed, District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The initiative, which is expected to begin in earnest, is mainly funded by the District Assembly Common Fund. It is meant to patch up and smoothen deplorable roads across the country. […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that his government has undertaken road development projects across in a way, which has never been seen in Ghana’s history. Speaking during the launch of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) in Accra on Wednesday [July 31, 2024], President Akufo-Addo said the developments by his administration reflects a […]
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a think tank, has stated that it has not engaged nor informed any political party or presidential aspirant to participate in its presidential and vice-presidential debates. It has, therefore, dismissed claims that the IEA was fronting for the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of a […]
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, has assured the public of the commission’s commitment to provide a level playing field for all candidates and political parties in this year’s general election. She said the commission would undertake its mandate in the upcoming elections without fear or favour. From the registration to […]
Joe Biden has turned the US election on its head. After fiercely insisting for weeks that he would remain the Democratic nominee for president, he has bowed to pressure and dropped out of the race. Here’s what it means for Vice-President Kamala Harris, for the Democrats more broadly and for Donald Trump. Harris is a […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) is scheduled to appear before Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to brief the House on preparations for the 2024 General Elections. This meeting, set to take place in the parliamentary chamber, is a response to a request from members seeking to understand the level of the EC’s preparedness for the […]
The Lands Ministry has refuted North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s claim that government is required to pay GH¢5.3 million in compensation to the Bulgarian Embassy. The Ministry clarified that no such financial obligation exists, dismissing the assertions as entirely unfounded and misleading. In a recent statement issued on Thursday, July 18, the Lands Ministry […]
Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament, Dominic Ayine, has taken responsibility for the proposed LI Road Traffic amendment that would have allowed MPs to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The amendment, which was met with massive backlash from Ghanaians and the minority caucus, was part of the L. I on […]
The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, withdrew the LI on behalf of the Transport Minister, citing public and stakeholder concerns. He added that “the withdrawal became necessary based on […]
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has emphasised the need for a debate before the 2024 elections, involving some of the political parties planning to contest. The IEA believes such debates are essential for voters to evaluate both presidential and vice-presidential candidates, enabling informed decision-making. This stance comes amid apparent disagreement between the New Patriotic […]
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo has apologised for his supposedly denigrating comments about Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. He said his statement on Tuesday was not meant to disrespect Dr Nkrumah or any of the country’s former heads […]
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Tuesday, July 9, unveil Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as “Napo,” as the running mate t its flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 general election. The ceremony will take place at the Kumasi Jubilee Park in the Ashanti Region, the party’s stronghold. The event is […]
