Author: Krobea

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Leader Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the current government has been badly exposed over its failed promises, thanks to the internet. Speaking at the NPP’s National Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani this morning, Dr. Bawumia said every promise made to win power is now saved online and played back. “Promises made to win power must be promises we can keep, because time tests every promise. Today we have something we call (internet meme) ‘A few moments later’. Whatever you say, it is saved on the internet, so when you…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has taken a swipe at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, describing Ghana’s current economy as a tale of two economies – a paper economy and a pocket economy. Speaking at the NPP’s National Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani this morning, Dr. Bawumia said despite government’s claim of lower inflation and a stronger Cedi, life is still hard for Ghanaians. “As you can all attest, things are not going on well. Things are really hard for the people. And when you ask them what…

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), saying the decision is taking the country backwards. Mr Kpebu made the remarks on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during an appearance on TV3’s The Keypoints. “This is a strong race to the bottom,” he stated. “This appointment doesn’t look like JM,” he later indicated. For him, Ghanaians will be going to the polls to make a decision but in between each elections, “let’s make a lot noise so that it will get to the President that this appointment…

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has called on Ms. Emelia Affi Agbenyo to resign as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), citing her documented political engagement with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 general election campaign. In a press statement, the Coalition, which comprises over 41 member organisations, expressed strong disapproval of Ms. Agbenyo’s appointment and swearing-in on Monday, October 12, 2026. It said that although the President has the constitutional authority to make appointments, her public political activity compromises perceptions of the Commission’s independence, impartiality and institutional credibility. “The integrity of the Electoral Commission…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised the government’s digital Value Added Tax (VAT) collection policy, arguing that its application to online betting platforms such as Betway could amount to a return of the betting tax previously abolished by the government. In a write-up on Friday, October 16, Dr Boako questioned the implications of extending the 20% effective tax rate to foreign digital service providers, including online platforms used by Ghanaians for betting, entertainment and other internet-based activities. He argued that the policy could impose additional costs on users of services that were previously not…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Thursday, October 15 held discussions with the leadership of the Ghana Artisans Association in Accra, as part of his ongoing stakeholder engagements and consultations. The meeting brought together a broad spectrum of artisans, including hairdressers and beauticians, tailors and dressmakers, barbers, as well as representatives from the construction and building materials industry. Together with the NPP leader, the artisans deliberated on pressing issues and challenges facing their respective businesses. The engagement offered an opportunity for the artisans to share first-hand accounts of the difficulties they encounter in…

Tano North Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Gideon Boako has likened the government’s implementation of VAT on foreign digital services to a return of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), arguing that the new policy could impose additional costs on Ghanaians who use mobile money to pay for online services. In a write-up on Friday, October 16, Dr Boako said the application of the 20% VAT to qualifying digital services could affect payments made through mobile money platforms such as MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash and AT Money, as well as bank cards. He argued that young entrepreneurs and small businesses that…

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has condemned allegations of sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). In a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Ernest Yaw Anim, who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Kumawu Constituency, the Committee described the alleged conduct as a violation of children’s rights. It cited Sections 2 and 13 of the Children’s Act, 1998, and Article 34 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which provides for the protection of children against sexual abuse and exploitation. The Committee commended the…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assifuah, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to establish a Presidential Commission of Inquiry into issues surrounding Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa facilitation, the allocation of opportunities and the use of sponsorship proceeds. The petition asks the President to set up the commission under Article 278(1)(a) of the 1992 Constitution to investigate the matters outlined in the document. It also asks the President to approve comprehensive terms of reference covering the management, financing, visa facilitation arrangements, allocation of opportunities, official certifications and institutional accountability associated with…

Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, journalist, writer and son of Ghana’s founding President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has died in Cairo, Egypt. The Nkrumah family announced his passing in a statement, saying he died peacefully following a prolonged illness. He had been receiving care at a rehabilitation centre after suffering a stroke. “It is with profound sadness that the Nkrumah family announces the passing of Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah,” the statement said. The family described him as a respected journalist, writer and intellectual who remained deeply committed to the ideals of justice, human dignity, African unity and international solidarity throughout his life. A…