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Afenyo-Markin Urges President Mahama To Reconsider 60 Ministers Limit
24 Jan

Afenyo-Markin Urges President Mahama To Reconsider 60 Ministers Limit

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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on President John Mahama to reconsider his pledge to limit the number of ministers to 60, suggesting that such a cap could compromise effective governance. During the debate on the approval of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 23, Mr Afenyo-Markin expressed his concerns about the practicality of managing government operations with such a limited number of appointees. He stated, "When we make mistakes, let's admit them and apologise. 60 ministers will not help your political cause." He further elaborated, "...I am not the president, but if I were to advise Mr President, I…
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Attack On Former Minister’s Residence Sparks Concerns Over Rising Political Violence
23 Jan

Attack On Former Minister’s Residence Sparks Concerns Over Rising Political Violence

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The home of Hon. Mustapha Ussif, former Minister of Youth and Sports and Member of Parliament for the Yagaba/Kubori Constituency, was reportedly attacked by a group of individuals believed to be aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This shocking act of lawlessness occurred amidst growing concerns over the escalating insecurity in the country. In a statement delivered on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday 22nd January, Hon. Ussif expressed deep concern about the state of security following the peaceful transition of power to President John Dramani Mahama. He disclosed that his residence had been targeted by hooligans who unleashed…
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Captain Smart Was Never a Member of NPP – Yaw Adomako Baafi
23 Jan

Captain Smart Was Never a Member of NPP – Yaw Adomako Baafi

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Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director, Yaw Adomako Baafi, has made a startling revelation about media personality Captain Smart. According to Baafi, Captain Smart was never a member of the NPP, contrary to popular perception. In an interview on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio, Baafi claimed that Captain Smart openly supported President Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2020 general elections. Baafi stated that Captain Smart was a vocal critic of the NPP during that period. Baafi also launched a scathing attack on Captain Smart's professionalism, describing him as an "unprofessional journalist." He accused Captain Smart of being…
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What School Did You Attend After Apam Secondary School – Adomako Baafi Clashes with Captain Smart
23 Jan

What School Did You Attend After Apam Secondary School – Adomako Baafi Clashes with Captain Smart

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Former Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Adomako Baafi, has criticized Captain Smart's educational background, stating that he had not upgraded himself after attending Apam Secondary School. Adomako Baafi further accused Captain Smart of constantly insulting academics despite his own limited educational achievements. Reacting to the Eight persons who were reportedly dead and several others injured after illegal miners clashed with a military detachment at one of the sites of  AGA, he accused Captain Smart of violating media ethics and called on his media house to take disciplinary action against him. According to Adomako Baafi, Captain Smart…
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E Levy, Betting Tax And DDEP Didn’t Help NPP At All- Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua
23 Jan

E Levy, Betting Tax And DDEP Didn’t Help NPP At All- Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua

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The introduction of E-levy, Betting Tax and Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP), were in bad taste and hurt the fortunes of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), lawyer Justin Frimpomg Kodua has said. “E-levy and betting tax didn’t help us at all”, the General Secretary for the NPP said as he pointed out interventions that went against the NPP in the 2024 general elections. In a one-on-one interview on the Wontumi Morning Show with host- Kwaku Kyeremanteng, Justin Frimpong Kodua stated that another intervention that hurt the party was the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) which caused voters to vote out…
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Mother Cries For Help As 16-Year-Old Son Battles For His Life After Being Sodomized By His Coach
23 Jan

Mother Cries For Help As 16-Year-Old Son Battles For His Life After Being Sodomized By His Coach

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Ransford, a 16-year-old footballer is currently battling for his life at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi after allegedly being sodomized by a coach of his club, Siano Soccer Academy. A narration of events by the 16-year-old footballer from Asamanye in the Ashanti Region paints the disturbing and horrific situation of a young boy who has been abused sexually for the past three years. Speaking on Oyerepa FM, the mother of the boy who joined the Amasaman-based soccer academy three years ago, stated that she initially did not want to release her son to the club, having turned down…
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Withdraw The Appointments And Reissue Them In Compliance With The Law- Hon. Boamah Urges Pres. Mahama
23 Jan

Withdraw The Appointments And Reissue Them In Compliance With The Law- Hon. Boamah Urges Pres. Mahama

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The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Hon. Patrick Boamah has indicated that the Presidential appointments by President Mahama on Monday Jan 20, is a violation of the law. According to him, section 41 of the presidential office Act, 1993, Acts 463 indicates that such appointments are to be made in consultation with the Council of state. However, the Council of State is not currently in place, and as such, the President’s appointments should have been accompanied by a statement clarifying that they were pending the Council’s composition. Speaking with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning show on Movement…
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NPP Hasn’t Had A General Secretary With Balls Like Me…My Speeches At Cabinet Meetings Got Certain People Frowning Their Faces- JFK
23 Jan

NPP Hasn’t Had A General Secretary With Balls Like Me…My Speeches At Cabinet Meetings Got Certain People Frowning Their Faces- JFK

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During cabinet meetings, lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua says most of his submissions were met with frowning of faces. “At cabinet meetings, I spoke like a leader and some people frowned”, the General Secretary for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) shared about his experience. Despite the frowns that met his opinions, the NPP chief scribe noted that he stood his grounds and got the support of most Members of Parliament in his party. “The MPs came to tell me to speak for them because they said if they speak they could be sacked. I doff my heart to Ashanti MPs who…
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Francis Owusu-Akyaw Urges Collective Action to Achieve Sustainable Clean Energy
23 Jan

Francis Owusu-Akyaw Urges Collective Action to Achieve Sustainable Clean Energy

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As the world commemorates the International Day of Clean Energy on January 26th, 2025, Ghana finds itself at a pivotal moment. The day symbolizes hope and progress, a reminder of the transformative potential clean energy holds for addressing global challenges such as climate change and energy insecurity. Hon. Francis Owusu-Akyaw, Member of Parliament for Juaben, delivered an impassioned statement marking the occasion and highlighting the significance of clean energy for Ghana’s sustainable development. Ghana’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels has long come at a cost—rising global temperatures, extreme weather, and adverse health impacts. However, the country is increasingly embracing renewable…
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