El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele responded publicly to European Union criticism of a new law taxing foreign-funded NGOs, bypassing conventional diplomatic protocol. The EU statement had labeled El Salvador’s Foreign Agents Law a threat to civil society. Bukele replied on Twitter, calling the EU “aging, overregulated, energy-dependent, tech-lagging, and led by unelected bureaucrats.” Upgrade to […]
A Kumasi-based reggae and highlife musician, Jackson Etuah, also known as Papa Jay, is appealing to the Ghanaian government, specifically President John Dramani Mahama, to implement stricter measures against musicians who promote profane and, in his view, damaging content in their songs. Etuah argues that the current trend in music is significantly impacting the lifestyle […]
The Communication Officer of the Sunyani East Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Abubakari Yakubu popularly known as Baba Amando, has launched a scathing critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, accusing it of failing Ghanaians by introducing and increasing taxes, a direct contradiction of his 2024 campaign promises. In an interview, Mr. […]
Following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) disappointing performance in the 2024 general elections, internal divisions and blame games have surfaced. The defeat sparked accusations and counter-accusations, with some pointing fingers at former Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia for being too “soft” and others suggesting that a victory could have been achieved had Kennedy Agyapong […]
A retired medical officer is calling on the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to take decisive action against fraudulent herbalists who are exploiting the health concerns of citizens for personal gain. Dr. Alfred Morrison, a former medical officer at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, expressed his concerns in an interview, highlighting the […]
In the lead-up to the Eid-ul-Adha celebration, Abubakari Yakubu, also known as Baba Amando, the Sunyani East Communication Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has launched a scathing critique against President John Dramani Mahama, accusing his government of imposing crippling taxes on cocoa farmers while failing to increase cocoa prices. Yakubu claims that cocoa […]
President John Dramani Mahama has the potential to deliver on his promises and exceed expectations, but his success hinges heavily on the quality of advice and direction he receives from his advisors, particularly the Council of State. This is according to Mr. Calistor Musa, a prominent NDC figure from the Kumasi Market Mosque branch. In […]
Since his swearing-in on January 7, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has made a series of strategic appointments aimed at reinforcing public institutions with competent leadership. Notably, several of his appointees are clergymen who also possess strong professional credentials. These appointments reflect a unique blend of spiritual influence and technical expertise in governance. 1. Rev. […]
By King Amoah, Kumasi Just months after the government touted the Ghana cedi’s success in competing with the US dollar, a sharp reversal has sparked widespread concern and criticism of President Mahama’s administration. The initial appreciation was welcomed as a positive step towards economic reform, silencing many who had been bearing the brunt of rising […]
In what appears to be another tough blow to the Ghanaian economy, the US dollar has once again surged against the Ghana cedi, causing widespread concern among citizens, traders, and financial analysts. The rapid depreciation of the cedi is already affecting prices of goods and services, with importers bearing the brunt and passing costs down […]
