Author: Krobea

Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga has described the idea of constructing a National Cathedral for Ghana’s Christian community as a “wonderful” initiative, although he believes the project was poorly implemented. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, Mr Ayariga said there was nothing inherently wrong with the state having a national place of worship for Christians. He noted that Ghana is a deeply religious country, despite being constitutionally recognised as a secular state. “I don’t think there is anything wrong with the idea but I think it was a good idea that was…

Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga has pledged to explore ways of mobilising funds for the construction of the National Cathedral should he be approved by Parliament and the project receives the backing of the Christian community and President John Dramani Mahama. Mr Ayariga made the commitment when he appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Thursday, August 27. He said although he had reservations about how the project was executed in the past, he supported the underlying idea of having a national cathedral for Ghana’s Christian community. “I want to assure this House that…

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has described the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as a decision worth celebrating, saying it has clarified the functions of the OSP and its co-existent relationship with the Attorney-General while significantly strengthening the fight against corruption. Speaking on the back of the apex court’s decision, Mr. Agyebeng declared what he called a “rebirth” of the OSP, pledging that the office will operate without fear or favour going forward. “We will show no fear or favour. We will remain resolute in the lawful discharge of our mandate.…

President John Dramani Mahama has made further changes to his government. In a press release issued by his Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama has reassigned the Minister of Labour, Employment and Job Creation, Alhaji Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo. He has been reassigned as the Minister of State for Special Initiatives and replaced by Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum. Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi has also been reassigned as a Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. “The reassignments take immediate effect,” the press release concluded.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Government of Ghana has respectfully declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GH¢20 million towards support for Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In a press statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, August 26, the Ministry said it had become aware of media reports suggesting that MTN Ghana was preparing to make the donation, with the announcement reportedly linked to an interview granted by the telecommunications giant’s Board Chairman, Dr. Ishmael Yamson. While commending MTN for the gesture, the Ministry said the Mahama Administration has already made adequate…

Imprisoned Ashanti Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has decided to withdraw from the National Chairmanship contest. “After many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with my family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, I have come to the difficult conclusion that my present circumstances must not become an additional burden on the New Patriotic Party,” he wrote in an open letter to members of the party. “This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want…

Zoomlion Company Limited on Thursday, August 20 began an eight-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise across selected public facilities in 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Central Region. The exercise, carried out in collaboration with the Central Regional Coordinating Council and District Assemblies, targeted schools, markets, health facilities and public places of convenience identified through rapid risk assessments by the respective Assemblies. It was a necessary response to the nationwide floods that affected many communities and inundated public facilities. The flooding had increased the risk of environmental contamination and created breeding grounds for disease vectors, heightening the possibility…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed a suit at an Accra High Court, seeking GH¢15 million in compensation against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group. According to the writ of summons, Sammy Gyamfi appeared on ‘Newsfile’ on the Joy News channel on Saturday, August 22 “and elected on his own to pour series of defamation on the plaintiff without any just cause or provocation”. It stated that Sammy Gyamfi was only asked a question on his outfit but veered into “unscathing attack” against Mr Afenyo-Markin, describing him as an extortionist. It said…

The Accra Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested former boxer Michael Ayittey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, for threatening to kill the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The death threat was captured in a video making rounds on social media. The Command, as a result, moved in swiftly to arrest the former boxer, who is assisting with investigations. “The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that investigations are ongoing to establish circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and to take appropriate action in accordance with the law,” a press release signed by…

The Western Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. On Thursday, August 20 at about 8:00 pm, armed men attacked a gold buying shop and shot the owner in the chest. He was rushed to the Agona Nkwanta Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations by the police and CCTV footage identified 29-year-old suspect Emmanuel Amponsah, alias Vandam, as the alleged leader of the gang. The following day, he…