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The opposition National Democratic Congress’s ‘true state of the nation address’ has prompted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to issue a statement in response. The ruling NPP stated that it would not have responded to the address, but rather to the presentation made by the ND’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, which was riddled with falsehoods and unprovoked attacks on the president, his vice, and the entire government. The NDC’s presentation was also called an “empty statement” by the party. The NPP has decided to respond to the allegations and falsehoods made by the NDC chairman with “incontrovertible facts and…
The Volta Regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana has disconnected some facilities for their indebtedness to the company. The company disconnected KFC for owing GH¢68,000, Ho Airport for owing GH¢63,000, GRA Office for owing GH¢55,000, CEPS training academy for owing GH¢80,000 and Ho Technical University for owing GH¢402,000. The exercise forms part of its announced month-long revenue mobilisation exercise which started today, Monday, March 20, 2023. ECG visited customers like Volta Serene, Abutia Stone Quarry, UHAS, and HTU who owed electricity bills. Meanwhile, Ho technical university paid GH¢200,000 out of the debt. This was after officials from the…
President Nana Add Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked the Electoral Commission of Ghana not to allow itself to be intimidated by pressure from political parties. Nana Akufo-Addo said this at the swearing-in of two EC Board members at the Jubilee House. “Remember that now and ever, every single decision you take will be scrutinized to the letter. That, however, should not scare you and let no one try to coerce you into submission. On the contrary, let this expectation of the Ghanaian people spur you onto great heights and above all, work to ensure that, the will of the Ghanaian people…
Alex Opoku Manu and Benjamin Eyram Nana Kwame Degbey both from St James Seminary SHS, Sunyani were presented with an award for their exceptional performance during the 2022 WASSCE. The students made Ghana proud by picking up the first and second positions respectively.Odigigbo Chioma Blessing of Nigeria took the third position. The award ceremony was held in Banjul, Gambia during the 71st annual council meeting of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) from the 13th to 17th of March 2023 Dr Eric Nkansah, Director-General, joined Ghana’s delegation, which included Father Owusu Sekyere, Headmaster of Opoku Ware School, to attend the…
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway believes LaFrancophonie is more poised than ever to take up the challenges of the 21st century through economic cooperation and the development of cultural and creative industries in the quest for a better life for the younger generation. She said Ghana was happy to be a part of this drive which is in line with the vision of the government of Ghana. The Minister noted that the various agreements of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ghana and the OIF have allowed Ghana to enjoy fruitful collaborations with the organization and its…
Political science analyst, Michael Ebo Amoah, has advised the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rescind its decision to respond to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ‘true state of the nation address’. He believes that if caution is not exercised, the NPP may contradict what President Akufo-Addo stated to parliament a few weeks ago. He argued that the President had done what the constitution required and the opposition had also delivered what they believe is the ‘true state of the nation address’ Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, he said the ‘true state of the nation address’ usually delivered…
NAMAL Real Estate, one of Ghana’s preferred land and construction companies, has been named the 2023 Alternate Medicine Industry Supporting Company of the Year. Over the weekend, the company was honoured at the sixth edition of the West Africa Herbal and Alternative Medicals Award. The awards organized by AfricMedia Galaxy, a leading events management firm in Ghana, celebrated individuals and companies in the traditional and alternative medicine industry for their outstanding achievements in their various fields in the year 2023. This special category was given to the company because it has been a genuine land and construction company with no…
Celestine Donkor, a Ghanaian gospel musician, has launched a campaign to help Piesie Esther win Artiste of the Year at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Celestine Donkor stated on Facebook that, despite being a nominee in the upcoming awards ceremony, she expects the gospel musician to win four awards, including the overall. Piesie Esther, in her opinion, has done exceptionally well, and her song “Waye Miyie” has been a blessing to the body of Christ. She believes Piesie is deserving of all of the nominations she has received, including Artiste of the Year. Read her full post below #DearChurchPeople, #Tsooooooboi…
Ghanaian Youtuber Nii Yemoh has revealed that the inspiration behind creating his YouTuve channel was a blessing in disguise. In an up-close and personal interview with Daniel Dadson on Rainbow Entertainment, the Youtuber disclosed that getting into YouTube came by ‘accident’. “Becoming a YouTuber was a blessing in disguise,” he explained. It was an accident that turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I used to be an IT expert, but I got tired of it and decided to buy a camera and go into photography. I got bored and learned how to edit videos. Following that, I began…
“President Akufo-Addo’s silence on corruption in his infamous address was as loud as his guilt,” the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said. It appears the NDC are not going to take a reverse on describing President Akufo-Addo as a clearing agent when it comes to corruption related matters. At the party’s ‘True State of the Nation Address’ on Monday, March 20, 2023, Chairman of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Chairman of the party who delivered the address said: “Evidently, corruption has defeated his family and friends government. Instead of confronting this canker head-on, President Akufo-Addo has constituted himself into a…
