In a strategic move to boost the agricultural sector in the Volta Region, Gabriel Kwamigah Atople—widely known as Chief Tanko and the Region’s representative on the Council of State—has initiated a tour of key farming communities to explore potential investment opportunities. Over the weekend, Chief Tanko led a delegation through several towns including Weta, Afife,…
Former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has dismissed allegations of misappropriating GH¢49.1 million, offering a detailed account of how the funds were allocated. In a letter addressed to the National Security Coordinator, and obtained by Citi News on Wednesday, May 7, Adu-Boahene clarified that the funds in question were used for various operational…
In the aftermath of the just-ended elections, several Kumawood actors, including Christiana Awuni, Big Akwess, and Okomfo Kolege, have shared their motivations for supporting President-elect John Mahama. Their advocacy, they revealed, was driven by a desire to address the longstanding challenges faced by Ghana’s creative arts industry, not personal or political gain. Speaking on Daybreak…
In response to escalating violence in Bawku, Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has mandated the closure of seven courts across the Upper East Region to protect judges, court staff, and the public. This decision affects the High, Circuit, and District Courts in Bolgatanga, as well as District Courts in Zuarungu, Zebilla, Garu, and Bongo. The…
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Commonwealth on the concluding day of the group’s summit in Samoa. Botchwey’s appointment marks a significant achievement for the seasoned diplomat and politician, who has long been a vocal advocate for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and…
Attorney General Godfred Dame has mounted a defense in the ongoing Supreme Court case that challenges the legality of Members of Parliament (MPs) retaining their seats after declaring their intent to run as independent candidates ahead of the December 2024 elections. The case, filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, questions the Speaker of Parliament’s decision…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deliberately causing disruptions in Parliament as part of a calculated strategy to win the 2024 general elections. During a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, the NPP’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, alleged that the NDC’s actions are outlined in a…
It has been confirmed that Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West and former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, will still contest the 2024 general elections as an independent candidate. This comes amid widespread rumors suggesting that she had reversed her decision after the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin,…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament is set to petition the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, to recall the House for further deliberations, according to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, leader of the NPP side. Mr. Afenyo-Markin emphasized the urgency of resolving the deadlock after a recent walkout by the NPP members over a disagreement…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indefinitely adjourned sitting in the House following a heated controversy over vacant parliamentary seats. This decision was made after a session where National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament took over the seats typically occupied by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), leading to a walkout by the latter….
