Many Ghanaians appear to have welcomed the removal of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, after President Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle. The embattled Minister, whose head had been demanded by both the majority and minority legislators for his mishandling of the economy, was relieved of his duties in Wednesday’s shake-up. While news of this settles, IMANI Africa’s Franklin […]
Category: Politics
President Akufo-Addo reshuffles finally: See who is in, who is out
President Akufo-Addo is poised to announce his inaugural significant ministerial reshuffle today, Wednesday, February 14, marking the first major overhaul since assuming office in January 2017. Sources within the Jubilee House, the government’s administrative headquarters, have disclosed this information to JoyNews. Reports indicate considerable activity on the fourth floor of Jubilee House, where ministers potentially impacted […]
Let’s allow Bawumia to thread a new path – Prof. Agyeman-Duah
Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, says Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia needs a chance to prove himself as President of Ghana. He said though Dr Bawumia may have made certain comments whilst in opposition or as chairman of the Economic Management Team (EMT), he is now trying to thread a […]
Bawumia part of NPP mess — John Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama says the Vice-President and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, cannot divorce himself from the failings of the current administration. “They have been so bad, their own poster boy is attempting an inexplicable and contrived separation between himself and happenings in the very government he was […]
I endorsed Bawumia because he is a better option than Mahama – Kofi Bentil
Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil says he endorsed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia because he considers him a better option to lead the country than former President John Mahama. Mr Bentil argued that when evaluating the track records of both presidential candidates whether in terms of corruption or transformational leadership, any measure applied […]
‘We had no decision-making powers as EMT’ – Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has clarified that the Economic Management Team (EMT), over which he presided, lacked decision-making authority. He explained that the EMT, functioning as a sub-committee of cabinet, could only provide recommendations rather than enact them. Speaking on his aspirations for the nation during an address at the University of Professional Studies, […]
Bawumia departing from Akufo-Addo’s policies doesn’t necessarily mean existing ones are wrong – Spokesperson
Gideon Boako, the spokesperson for Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has clarified the intention behind his boss’ decision to implement policies that are contrary to that the incumbent Akufo-Addo government should he be elected as President. According to Mr Boako, a new vision does not necessarily imply criticism of the current administration’s policies. He believed that, […]
E-levy, emissions, betting and others are taxes Bawumia will abolish as President
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans to abolish the e-levy, emissions tax, and other levies as part of proposed tax reforms aimed at boosting government revenue and fostering a cashless society if he is elected President. Presenting his government’s policy statement and priorities to Ghanaians in Accra on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, […]
I will abolish e-levy as President – Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that he intends to eliminate the tax on electronic financial transactions, known as e-levy, if elected President of Ghana. In his first major address to the nation following his election as New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, where he outlined the broad policy outlines of a Bawumia Presidency, Dr. […]
Adwoa Safo raises gender bias concerns in national pledge
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, Sara Adwoa Safo, has challenged the language of the National pledge raising concerns regarding its gender bias. In a lively parliamentary debate on Tuesday, Adwoa Safo advocated for the inclusion of “foremothers” alongside the use of” forefathers” in the pledge to acknowledge the contributions of women in […]
Government must withdraw ‘unnecessary’ Emissions Levy immediately – Nana B
The National Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, commonly known as Nana B, is urging the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. Nana B contends that emission levies are typically imposed on developed nations that have embraced electric cars to address climate change. He said Ghana has not reached […]
I’ll cancel SML contract if NDC comes to power – Mahama
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to cancel the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). He said such corrupt agreements would not persist under his administration, as it goes against the nation’s best interests. Mr. Mahama stressed his commitment to enhancing anti-corruption measures and […]