Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, for what he described as an evasive and inconsistent performance during his vetting. At a Minority press conference on Wednesday, 15 January, Dr Boako expressed disappointment in Dr Forson’s responses to critical issues. “Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, […]
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Scrap e-levy, betting taxes, but don’t introduce new ones through back door – Gideon Boako
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 […]
You can’t say Ghana is hopeless because many people are travelling – Gideon Boako
Dr Gideon Boako, the spokesperson for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has strongly refuted suggestions that the loss of faith in the incumbent government is driving citizens to leave the country. He described these claims as “dishonest” during an interview with Citi FM on Thursday, July 4. Dr Boako addressed the growing perception that many […]
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, […]
Bawumia has not approached Ken Agyapong for running mate position – Campaign Team
The campaign team of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the Vice President has not approached Kennedy Agyapong for the running mate position on his ticket. Ken Agyapong during his Kumasi Showdown Walk on Saturday, September 30, 2023, alleged that he was approached by some elders in the camp of Dr. Bawumia to convince him to step […]
Digitalisation holds key to economic development – Dr Boako
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Gideon Boako, has stated that digitalisation holds the key for rapid economic development. According to him, embracing digital technologies meant providing strategic drivers to create open participatory and trustworthy public sector, to improve social inclusiveness and government accountability. Speaking at a press conference at the NPP […]
Vice President Bawumia supports the building of a church and Makaranta at Gbingbani
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated GHc10,000 cedis each in support of the construction of a church building and Makaranta for the people of Gbingbani in the Yunyoo district of the North East region. Dr. Bawumia made the donation during a community interaction with the chiefs and people of Gbingbani in the Yunyoo district […]
Vote Number 1 on Dec. 7 – Bawumia urges as he intensifies voter education
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has intensified his campaign in the north with voter education, urging voters not to look beyond the number one spot on the ballot paper next week. Dr. Bawumia, who is in the North East Region, has been telling electorates in various communities how the number one position is a crucial […]
You’ve shown the love of Allah and His work – Yendi community hails Bawumia after completion of Yendi Mosque
Leadership of Yendi Muslim community in the Northern Region have paid glowing tribute to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his generous contribution towards the completion of the Yendi Central Mosque. The Yendi Mosque project was at 40% completion stage when the community requested the Vice President for support towards its completion and he responded […]
You can now buy Waakye, pay trotro fare with Universal QR Code – Dr. Bawumia
Ghana has become the first country in Africa and 3rd country in the world to roll out a national Quick Response (QR) Code payment system, following the formal outdooring of Ghana’s Universal QR Code on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Ghana’s Universal QR Code, unique in its ability to meet the needs of both banked and […]
Continue to deal with major security threats – Bawumia urges soldiers
Ghanaian soldiers have been urged to continue to deal with major external security threats the country is faced with in order for peace to prevail. Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia during a visit to 11 Mechanize Infantry Unit at Bazua in the Upper East Region indicated that the security of the country against external threats […]
Akufo-Addo providing transformational leadership to lift the North out of poverty –Bawumia
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that the transformational leadership being provided by the current government is aimed at lifting the north out of poverty unlike the Mahama administration. He disclosed that the development of the north and the country as a whole, remains a major priority to the Akufo-Addo’s administration which is why […]