President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged winners of the second edition of the Presidential Pitch to be instruments of job creation in their entrepreneurial endeavours. He emphasised that at the heart of government’s agenda to groom young entrepreneurs through such awards is to create avenues for people to grow businesses that would not only […]
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Rawlings and Akufo-Addo are the most VILIFIED politicians in Ghana – Prof. Karikari
It is quite evident that the political landscape in Ghana has in one way or the other been tainted with insults and demoralizing diction creating worry for successive generations. This phenomenon regardless of its demerits has been used as a political tool for some politicians and political parties in the country over the years. In […]
Clearing agent tag baseless-All corruption allegations probed or being probed – President Akufo-Addo
Clearing agent tag baseless-All corruption allegations probed or being probed – President President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that his commitment to fight corruption remains unfazed, but it was not within his power to exonerate people accused of graft. In an apparent response to critics who accused him of clearing appointees accused of corruption, […]
Ghana Bar Conference: President Akufo-Addo’s full speech
BestNewsGH.com brings you the full speech of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the 2019 edition of the Ghana Bar Conference held in Takoradi, the Western Regional Capital. Read the speech below: SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE GHANA BAR ASSOCIATION, AT […]
War against corruption: “I don’t clear accused persons; recommendations from institutions do” – President Akufo-Addo
“It is not my job to clear or convict any person accused of wrongdoing, or of engaging in acts of corruption. My job is to act on allegations of corruption by referring the issue or issues to the proper investigative agencies for the relevant enquiry and necessary action. That is exactly what has been done […]
Ghana will be a shining example in implementation of SDGs– President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says he is fully committed to making Ghana a shining example in the implementation of the seventeen (17) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Agenda 2030. Speaking at the Junior Chamber International’s 2019 symposium, on the sidelines of the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African […]
Ghana’s first Toyota-assembled vehicle to be ready by august 2020 – Toyota CEO assures President Akufo-Addo
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Ichiro Kashitani, has assured the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to expect the first Toyota vehicle to be assembled in Ghana to be outdoored by August 2020. Thanking the government of President Akufo-Addo for its help and support towards the realization of […]
President Akufo-Addo sued over demolishing of Judges residence
Mr Jonathan Holm, a Ghanaian, has prayed the Supreme Court for an order to commit the President, represented by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, for Contempt of Court. The suit also enjoined the Lands Commission as Defendant/Respondent. The Plaintiff/ Applicant represented by Mr Bright Akwetey indicated that the demolition of government bungalows on the […]
President Akufo-Addo appoints second female Brigadier General of the Ghana Armed Forces
For the second time, the Ghana Armed Forces has had a female Brigadier General in the person of Felicia Twum-Barima. Having served in the army for 29 years, Brigadier General Felicia Twum-Barima was promoted by President Akufo-Addo on recommendations of the Armed Forces Council. Brigadier General Felicia Twum-Barima has had a successful career in the […]
You’re a listening President; Ghana is blessed to have you-Council of State to Akufo-Addo
The Council of State says Ghana is blessed to have in the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, a listening President who takes his advisors seriously, and respects their inputs. This, according to the Council of State, is based, amongst others, on the expeditious manner the President accepted and implemented the recommendation for […]
Amended Mining Act: Stiffer punishment await illegal Miners – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has disclosed to the Chairperson and Members of the Council of State that, on Monday, 19th August, 2019, he gave his assent to Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019. The Act has amended the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), and has increased the penalties […]
Ghana determined to make most out of AfCFTA – President
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government is fully committed to making investments in trade-related infrastructure, as well as enhancing the country’s production capacity, in order to reap the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He said government’s initiatives such as the ‘One District, One Factory’ policy, the development of […]