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NPP, NDC, three other political parties back calls for constitutional review

Five major political parties, including the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), have backed calls for the amendment of the 1992 Constitution to meet the current development needs of the country.According to the...

Mahama, Bonsu, Duffour cleared for NDC presidential primaries

Former President John Dramani Mahama has picked the first position on the ballot for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential Primaries to be held in May.Mr Kojo Bonsu, a former Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and...

I am optimistic about leading the NDC – Kojo Bonsu

Mr Kojo Bonsu, a former Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has expressed optimism about his chances of winning the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential primaries to lead the Party into the 2024 general election.“I think I have...

Lassa Fever: Ghana declares disease outbreak over

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Wednesday declared Ghana free of the Lassa fever outbreak recorded in the country last month.The Director of Public Health at the GHS, Dr Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe told the Ghana News Agency that the disease had...

Ecobank Ghana, GhanaPost sign MoU to drive government’s financial inclusion agenda

ECOBANK Ghana and GhanaPost have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen financial inclusion and bring banking services to many more Ghanaians and drive government agenda. Under the deal, 100 GhanaPost outlets would be used as ECOBANK Xpress Points...

Minority parties urge Parliament to support Electoral Commission’s new C.I

Political parties with no representation in Parliament have called on the Legislature to support the Electoral Commission (EC) to lay its new Constitutional Instrument (C.I) in the House.According to the Group, the new C.I. would guarantee the integrity and...

Female MPs call for effective systems to protect and empower women parliamentarians

Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, First Deputy Majority Whip, urged political parties' implementation an effective quota system to protect women parliamentarians.She added that the system, ought to create opportunities for more women to enter Parliament.Reading a statement on the floor...

Develop biodiversity plan for proposed petroleum hub – EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation to develop and implement an Integrated Biodiversity Management Plan to ensure that the siting of the country’s petroleum hub does not lead to loss of biodiversity.The proposed...

We give credence to Auditor General’s Report on public funds utilisation -Okudzeto

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, says credence is accorded the Auditor General's Report when it comes to the utilisation of public funds.He has, therefore, expressed disappointment at how the President said: "Nothing dishonourable...

John Mahama Campaign moves to Bono East

After his campaign launch and tour of the Volta Region, former President John Dramani Mahama will begin a tour of the Bono East Region on Friday March 10, 2023.A statement signed by Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Campaign Spokesperson of the...
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Next NPP gov’t to establish Hall of Fame in all regions, Tourism Minister reveals.

If given another mandate at this year’s general election, the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will establish Creative...
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