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, […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Change Makers Forum (CMF) has urged the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be strategic in selecting a running mate to partner with the party’s flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 general election. The CMF, a group of professionals aligned to the centre-left political orientation seeking to affect leadership with […]
The Founder of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has admonished Ghanaians to focus on the development he can bring to the nation rather than questioning the source of his wealth. According to him, the question about where he got his money is a form of judgment and does not accurately […]
Former President John Mahama is urging Ghanaians, particularly trade and labor groups, to grant him a grace period if he successfully regains power. This request comes in response to the increased demand for improved conditions of service from these groups. Addressing attendees at a ‘Campus Connect’ event in Hohoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer […]
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has emphasised the need for moral society to rise up and take proactive measures to ensure a peaceful election this year. He said to ensure peaceful elections in December, religious leaders, traditional authorities and civil society organisations must begin to call on state […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama says he is optimistic that he will be sworn into office as President of Ghana on January 7, 2025. The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress said he was aware of the challenges confronting Ghanaians and that his team had developed a comprehensive plan that would create jobs to […]
The People’s National Convention (PNC) is set to conduct its internal elections nationwide in the upcoming months. The regional elections are scheduled to occur from January 15 to 31, 2024, followed by the national elections on March 2, 2024, and the presidential elections on March 24, 2024. Interested candidates eligible to participate in the elections […]
Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo has stressed the need for aspiring parliamentary candidates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to intensify their campaigns to make the party’s determination of breaking the eight-year electoral jinx a reality. He said they should not sit aloof thinking that the filing of nominations to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) intends to display results from the various polling stations on a dedicated online portable as part of efforts to enhance transparency in the 2024 General Election. The Commission said it would display scanned signed pink sheets on the portal, which the public can access in real time. Mrs Jane Mensa, Chairperson […]
