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A lecturer, Dr. Ishaq, has revealed that Ghanaian women require a Women's Development Fund, rather than a bank, to support their economic empowerment. In an interview with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi's morning show, Dr. Ishaq emphasized that the development fund is essential for assisting Ghanaian women, particularly market vendors. According to Dr. Ishaq, a bank would not be suitable for Ghanaian women due to the stringent banking regulations, which could cause more harm than good. Instead, he advocated for the Women's Development Fund, which is specifically designed for women's projects. Furthermore, Dr. Ishaq suggested establishing a Small and Medium…

A communicator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Charles Osei, has made a startling revelation about the party's defeat in the previous elections. In an interview on Wontumi's morning show, Charles Osei disclosed that fertilizers meant for distribution to farmers in the Atwima Nwabiagya North constituency were hoarded until after the elections. According to Osei, the delayed distribution of fertilizers had a devastating impact on the party's performance in the constituency. He explained that the constituency is predominantly a farming community, with about 60% of the residents engaged in farming. The failure to provide them with fertilizers on time led…

A communicator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Afriyie, has declared that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) does not get the concept of their policy, "the 24 Hours Economy," which was introduced by President Mahama. Speaking with Wontumi's morning show, Dr. Afriyie proclaimed that the NDC's are not telling Ghanaians what exactly the 24 Hours economy means. He said that there is no strategy to guide Ghanaians into such a project, since it is a policy for Ghanaians. Furthermore, all the implications for the implementation should be approved by Parliament, as New York introduced the same. In addition, they…

A Lecturer at the Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Solomon Kwarteng Forkuo, has assured that the party will retain power in the 2028 general elections, but only if they thoroughly prepare and address their internal issues. Speaking on Wontumi's morning show, Dr. Forkuo emphasized the need for the NPP to overhaul its delegates system. He attributed the low voter turnout in previous elections to the party's failure to address this issue. Dr. Forkuo further explained that the party's hierarchy had alienated many of its supporters, leading to a lack of enthusiasm during the elections. To regain voter confidence, Dr. Forkuo urged…

A media personality at Wale FM in Walewale, Salifu Nbadmah Idrisu, has spoken out on behalf of the Walewale residents and communities. He appealed to the government to lift the curfew imposed on the area. Speaking on Wontumi's morning show with Oheneba Nana Asiedu, Salifu stated that there is no conflict or harm in Walewale and its communities that would warrant a curfew. Instead, he emphasized that the area enjoys peace and unity among its residents. According to Salifu, the residents explained that the actual issue was armed robbers attacking them while traveling from one bus to another. However, the…

Constituency Youth Organizer of Subin Constituency, Razak Abubakar, has stated that the decision to vote against the previous Member of Parliament, Hon. Eugene Boakye Antwi, was solely made by the delegates, without any external influence. Speaking on Wontumi's morning show with Oheneba Nana Asiedu, Razak emphasized that the delegates' decision was based on their own convictions, rather than external factors. He noted that the fear of division often prevents people from speaking the truth, which can lead to dangerous consequences. This comes after speculations that Hon. Eugene Antwi lost the primaries because he was one of the MPs who champion…

Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta, Tweneboah Fokuo, has defended the state of the economy handed over by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, countering accusations of economic mismanagement by President John Dramani Mahama. Mahama recently criticized the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, accusing it of “criminally mishandling” the economy. Speaking at the National Tripartite Committee meeting on Thursday, February 20, held at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, where the government announced a 10% increase in base pay for public sector workers (effective March 2025), Mahama expressed shock at the state of the economy he inherited. “We all knew the economy was in…

A Member of the NPP’s Legal Directorate, Kingsley Amoakwa-Boadu has refuted claims that individuals employed after the December 7 elections were illegally recruited. The legal practitioner insists that they went through due process before being hired. Speaking on Newsfile on Mr. Amoakwa-Boadu dismissed accusations that the previous government deliberately padded state agencies with last-minute appointments before leaving office. "Are we saying that these people were just padded into positions? How did we come to that conclusion?" he questioned on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He explained that public sector employment follows a strict process, involving interviews, verification of qualifications, and certification…

A communications team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer George Oppong has predicted that the majority in Parliament will soon face significant challenges, as they may not have the numbers to form a quorum without the support of minority members. Speaking on Wontumi TV, lawyer George Oppong noted that this dilemma will arise once all boards are constituted and appointments are made, leading to widespread apathy among the majority members. Oppong explained that with 187 MPs, even if all 60 ministers were chosen from Parliament, many members would be left without roles. Furthermore, board members do not frequently…

Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has made some damning allegations against the government of President John Dramani Mahama. In an interview with Kweku Dawuro on Movement in the Morning show on Movement TV, Abronye claimed that the recruitment of government appointees is tainted with corruption. According to Abronye, the revocation of appointments is a ploy to steal state money, as appointees are typically paid one to two months' salary before their appointment. He questioned how the government intends to pay these individuals. Abronye also criticized President Mahama's directive to sack over 15,000 citizens,…