MaMa Dr. Apostle Nana James Akwasi Oppong, flagbearer of the Risen People’s Party (RPP) and an independent presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections, has made a bold promise to Ghanaians: to replace the Ghana cedi with either the US dollar or the British pound sterling if given the mandate in the 2028 elections. Speaking […]
A prominent Kumasi businessman has voiced serious concerns regarding the practices of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), alleging irregularities in their tax assessment processes. Dr. Apostle Nana James Akwasi Oppong, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Jakwapo Group of Company, voiced his disappointment and suspicion over what he describes as unfair tax impositions. In an […]
By Joel Donkoh As part of his continued dedication to improving education in the Hemang Lower Denkyira Constituency in the Central region, Member of Parliament for the area Hon. Lawrence Kwabena Agyinsam has donated 1,822 mathematical sets to support candidates preparing for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The donation, made through the Hemang […]
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 […]
