The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has voiced his support for the production and consumption of local rice – an initiative which is being championed by Citi FM/Citi TV CEO, Samuel Attah-Mensah. The Information Minister in a social media post explained that the campaign is a well-intended initiative with the potential to fuel Ghana’s agriculture growth agenda. […]
The Government of Ghana has assured all Ghanaians that no part of the country’s territory has been ceded to any person or group of persons, insisting that the territorial boundaries of the country remain unchanged and are secure, MyNewsGh.com reports. In a statement dated 18th November, 2019 and signed by Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Government […]
Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo government is committed to raising funds internally to support electoral activities across the country for the Presidential and Parliamentary polls in 2020. This he says is in line with the government’s “Ghana Beyond Aid agenda” and will mean that government will not be looking for […]
Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has said the termination of the concession agreement with Power Distribution Services (PDS) won’t affect Ghana’s relations with the United States of America (USA). His comment follows an alert raised by Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee, Dr Steve Manteaw. “Already the relationship between the two countries […]
Government has thrown its weight behind Otumfuo Osei Tutu II that, former President Mahama was actually persuaded to concede defeat after the 2016 election, MyNewsGh.com reports. Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has revealed that Mr Mahama requested to keep his official residence as compensation for his concession, of which the other parties to the negotiations agreed. […]
Minister of Business Development, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has appealed to entrepreneurs to create internship opportunities for students and give them essential skills to equip themselves. This, he said, is the surest and practical way in building an entrepreneurial culture among students before they come out of school. He also urged entrepreneurs to create more […]
Government through the ‘Ministry of Finance and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited has suspended the concession agreement with Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Limited with immediate effect. The decision to terminate the contract with PDS according to a statement issued and signed by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is a result […]
Stakeholders have participated in a forum in Accra to validate the framework on safe and responsible journalism. The framework is part of efforts to promote free and responsible media practise in Ghana. Yesterday’s forum is also on the back of Ghana’s participation in the Global Conference on Media Freedom recently held in London aimed at […]
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has denied claims that the Finance minister made allocation for the proposed new parliamentary chamber which has sparked anger in the country. The Speaker of Parliament while extending an invitation to the President to cut sod for the project also noted in a letter to the Flagstaff House that budgetary […]
Ghanaians and other Africans in the Diaspora have been urged to return, explore and participate in the 2019 homecoming summit scheduled for July in Accra. Minister for Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who made the call at a Ghana Diaspora homecoming roadshow in Coventry, UK, said the invitation was important as it gives the Diasporeans a […]
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said the President will not be stampeded into releasing the Emile Short Commission report on the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence. He was responding to the Minority’s demand at a press conference for the report to be published to inform ongoing crafting of an anti-vigilantism law in […]
Government has welcomed last week’s report of the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) which predicted victory for President Nana Akufo-Addo in the 2020 election. It has, therefore, indicated that it will guard against the risks highlighted in the report in order not to compromise on Ghana’s collective progress. Government reacting to the report yesterday, through the […]
