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Political scientist, Dr Amakye Boateng, has described President Akufo-Addo’s “excellent” tag on Bawumia and Napo’s ticket as his personal score and not reflective of the country’s political ratings. For him, the two political figures are only popular in the ruling NPP. “Dr Bawumia cannot exempt himself from the current economic …

Attorney-General Godfred Dame has rejected claims that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is packing the Supreme Court following the recent request by the Chief Justice to appoint five more justices of the apex court. Mr Dame says the judiciary is better placed to provide enough justification for the need for …

The Ashanti Regional branch of the Progressive School Feeding Caterers Association Ghana is threatening to lay down their tools over reductions in payment of the approved school feeding grant and non-payment of arrears. In a newsletter, the association says the authorities in charge of the program have failed to pay …

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that plans are underway to procure 100 electric buses by the end of the year. According to him, this initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions as part of the fight against climate change and to address rising transportation costs. During a meeting with …

The Divisional Executive Council of the Public Service Workers Union (PSWU) of TUC – NIA Division has petitioned for the removal of Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah from his position as the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA). In a formal petition addressed to relevant authorities, the union mentioned …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says that Ghanaians are rallying to halt state capture, citing concerns over the lack of due process and protection of public assets. He expressed appreciation for those who joined him in protesting the sale of a 60% stake in four …

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition filed by businessman Richard Jakpa, alleging unfairness and abuse of his rights by trial judge, Afia Serwaa Botwe. Mr. Jakpa, the third accused in the controversial ambulance trial, claims he has been treated unfairly and seeks the judge’s transfer. He also …

The Traditional Council of Asante Akyem Akutuase in the Ashanti region has summoned and fined the father of a young man whose corpse was manhandled in a viral social media video. Speaking to Adom News, the chief of the area, Nana Kofi Bediako said the father is expected to bring …

The Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that there is no quick fix to resolving Accra’s perennial flooding problem, but it will take time. He told Evans Mensah on JoyNews’ PM Express that “It’s going to be a medium to long-term matter. It requires all of us …

Several towns in the Central Region have flooded, causing disruptions after Wednesday morning’s downpour on July 3. Moree town has been particularly affected, with reports indicating that areas around Moree Junction and Asebu in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District are experiencing severe flooding. The constant rain has overwhelmed drainage systems, leading to …