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Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) widely recognized as Chairman Wontumi, has led a delegation of prominent party members to the Manhyia Palace. The purpose of their visit is to engage with the Kumasi Traditional Council to address concerns stemming from alleged disparaging …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered its Monetary Policy Rate by one percent. In effect, the rate that commercial banks use as a reference for lending has been reduced from 30 to 29 per cent after six months. The rate has remained at 30 per cent since July 2023 …

The Jury in the Major Mahama case has returned a unanimous guilty verdict on 12 out of the 14 persons standing trial for the death of Major Mahama. The 12 have been found guilty of counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and abetment of murder. They have been sentenced …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has supported the change in the day for national elections but wants the reform to begin in 2028. This follows an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with political parties on the Electoral Commission’s proposal to change the date for the election. The NDC last week …

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Western Regional Director of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) to refund an amount of GH¢32,620 with interest to the state for failing to recover the said amount after overpaying pension gratuity to a retired fire officer. In 2017, Elijah Ankrah, …

The National Democratic Congress has rescinded its decision to boycott meetings of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). The party made this known a statement dated Sunday, January 28, 2024 and signed by its General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey. IPAC meetings are aimed at giving the various political parties the opportunity …

  The following are 10 reasons why concerned NPP members of Bosomefreho constituency calling on the delegates  to vote against the incumbent MP (Akwasi Darko Boateng) come 27th January,2027. 1. Dishonesty and mistrust. 2. A statement that “Development is not his core mandate” 3. Taking machines and other tools from …

  A Non-governmental organization known as FAVOUR FOUNDATION has presented items worth Ghc 35,000.00 to the people of ASISIWA in the Zaabuso Electoral Area in the Sekyere Afram Plains district of Ashanti region. The items include, mattress, toiletries, Sandals, Food, Drinks, Books, Pens, Pencils and clothes. The founder of Favour …

The Chief Executive officer of Obuasi based Majora Group Wisdom Mawuli Parku has been named among the 100 Most Influential People in Ghana. The award scheme seeks to recognise the top 100 Ghanaian entrepreneurs and accomplished CEOs from various sectors with exemplary achievements and contributions to the country’s development. It …

Nuhu Alhassan, a 40-year-old homosexual advocate, has been forced to flee his home in Old Tafo, Greater Kumasi, due to relentless death threats and harassment from community leaders, Islamic clerics, and chiefs. “I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve received threatening messages, warning me to leave the community …