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20 Dec

President Launches Evaluation Of National Anti-Corruption Action Plan Thursday

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President Akufo-Addo is scheduled to launch the Evaluation of Ghana’s Maiden National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) at the Banquet Hall of the Jubilee House tomorrow Thursday, 21st December 2023. NACAP constitutes Ghana’s National Framework to drive anti-corruption activities and promote National development. It contains strategic action plans identified and agreed upon by stakeholders during nationwide consultations. A statement issued in Accra yesterday, said the implementation of the NACAP is in response to the delivery of Ghana’s obligations under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the 1992 Constitution and the President’s commitment towards fighting corruption. The greatest strength of the…

20 Dec

President Lauds BoG For Restoring Macroeconomic Stability

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The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for the role it has played in the last seven years to maintain economic stability and development of the country. “In the last seven years, the BoG has distinguished itself in discharging its duties to the admiration of all well-meaning Ghanaians. It has been a sound banker to the government and a safe custodian of the country’s money,” the President stated this during the 2023 end of year cocktail of the BoG. According to President Akufo-Addo, BoG had also been an efficient currency manager, a reliable source…

04 Dec

Akufo-Addo On Why He Cannot Sign Witchcraft, Other Bills Due To Constitutional Issues

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has explained to Parliament that, even though the contents of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, (Witchcraft bill) and the Armed Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2023 have his support, he cannot assent to them because of constitutional issues. The President has explained that, the way and manner the two Bills were prepared flouts Article 108 of the 1992 Ghana Constitution and he cannot therefore assent to them due to the constitutional issues. “After thorough consideration in the light of constitutional issues, I’m unable to assent to these bills,” President Akufo-Addo stated in a letter he sent to…

27 Nov

Akufo-Addo Condemns Machete-Brandishing NDC Members At Mahama’s Office

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President Akufo-Addo has strongly condemned the actions of certain National Democratic Congress (NDC) members who were captured in viral videos wielding machetes around the office premises of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, following a purported cleanup exercise on Thursday, 23 November 2023. Addressing the Victory Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana at Adentan Fafraha, in Accra, during the valedictory church service for the outgoing Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Rt. Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, President Akufo-Addo expressed his disapproval of the behaviour of the NDC supporters, emphasizing that such actions will find no place in the…

16 Nov

Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Phase 2 Of Tema Port Expansion

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a fleet of new gantry cranes and also cut the sod for the commencement of phase two of the Tema Port Expansion Project. The inauguration of the 15 additional gantry cranes and the commencement of civil works under phase two of the Tema Port Expansion Project, operated by Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS), will add 270,000 square metres to the existing one million square metres and set in motion a transformation that will fundamentally alter Ghana’s standing in the maritime industry in West Africa. At the ceremony yesterday, President Akufo-Addo said the project…

16 Nov

Akufo-Addo Calls For More Renumeration Of Artistes, Filmmakers

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has addressed the pressing issue of inadequate renumeration for artistes in the film industry, emphasizing Ghana’s commitment to bolstering support for the sector. Speaking at the Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, the President highlighted ongoing efforts to revitalize the National Film Institute (NAFTI) to train more professionals for the film industry. President Akufo-Addo urged film producers to champion narratives that reflect the richness of Africa’s culture, stating that storeytelling holds a pivotal role in the fim production industry. He stressed the importance of projecting authentic African stories while directing the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and…

11 Nov

Akufo-Addo appoints 3 Justices to Supreme Court

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three Court of Appeal Justices to address the vacancies on the Supreme Court bench. The newly appointed Justices are; Justice Henry Anthony Cofie, Justice Yaw Asare Darko, and Justice Richard Agyei Frimpong. This move comes in response to the mandatory retirement of three Justices from the apex court earlier this year, necessitating the need to fill these important positions. In the wake of these appointments, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has referred the matter to the Appointments Committee of Parliament. The Committee will now undertake a thorough consideration of the…

10 Nov

President Akufo-Addo In France For Paris Peace Summit

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has at the invitation of the President of the Republic of France, H. E. Emmanuel Macron, and the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt. Hon. Chris Hipkins, left Ghana to participate in the 5th Christchurch Call Leaders' Summit scheduled to be held on Friday, 10th November, 2023 in Paris, France. President Akufo-Addo, whilst in France, will also, at the invitation of the President of the Paris Peace Forum, Mr. Angel Gurria, participate in the Sixth Edition of the Paris Peace Forum scheduled to be held from 10th to 11th November, 2023.…

26 Oct

President Akufo-Addo’s Alma Mater Appeals To Him For Support

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s alma mater, Kinbu Senior High Technical School in Accra, has appealed to him to assist in reclaiming encroached lands of the school for infrastructural development to take care of the increasing number of students. It said the 149-year-old school’s lands had been encroached upon by state institutions, transports owners, market women and other people, hindering the growth and expansion of the school which was set up by then Governor Samuel Rowe in 1874. The Headmistress of the school, Sylvia M. Letcher-Teye, made the appeal when the management and some staff of the school paid a…

18 Oct

President Akufo-Addo Receives Credentials Of Six Envoys

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023 received the letters of credence from six new Ambassadors and High Commissioners at a brief presentation event to mark the beginning of their tour of duty to Ghana, at the Jubilee House in Accra. They are H.E. David Kabre of Burkina Faso, H.E. Rosa Liliana Gomez Cardenas De Weston of Peru, H.E. Daniel Mahongo of Zambia, H.E. Kittisak Klomchit of Thailand, H.E. Andrew Augustus Wilson of The Bahamas and H.E. Amaury Justo Duarte of the Dominican Republic. Interacting with President Akufo-Addo, David Kabre, pledged to deepen the…