Author: Krobea

President John Dramani Mahama has re-emphasised unity and togetherness that formed the foundations of the United Nations. He raised concerns that this appears to be waning as a result of discrimination by way of language and culture. “Mr President, every person in this Chamber, and every global citizen listening to these words, possesses an origin,” he stated on Thursday, September 24. “We carry inherited memories, values, rich cultures, and distinct identities. Belonging anchors us; it reminds us that we are part of a human story far larger than ourselves. It is a vital wellspring of dignity and pride,” he added.…

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, September 25 held discussions with the outgoing Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres. This was part of President Mahama’s major engagements on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st United Nations General Assembly. Guterres, who has been in office since 2017, congratulated President Mahama for his bold initiatives. He recalled the adoption of the draft UN Resolution on Reparations and Reparatory Justice with optimism about the future prospects and the response. The UN Secretary General also thanked President Mahama for his leadership and commitment to Ghana and Africa and the Accra Reset Agenda as…

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has likened the Economic and Organized Crime Office’s (EOCO) attempted arrest of a lawyer inside the Accra High Court to a raid, warning that the independence of lawyers in Ghana is under attack. In a hard-hitting statement issued on September 24, the GBA said the action by EOCO at the High Court Complex on September 23 was a clear act of intimidation that could cripple the justice delivery system. The victim of the attempted arrest was Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who was at the court to represent a client as a lawyer.…

Ghana faltered in the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers following a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast in the Group C opener on Thursday. Brighton’s Malick Yalcouye and Atalanta’s Franck Kessié got the goals for the Elephants. It was a cagey encounter at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké as one of the bitterest rivalries in African football was renewed. It got a little heated in the opening minutes as strong play from both sides kept the score barren until the 44th minute when an audacious attempt at goal paid off for Yalcouye in his…

The legislative arm of government has confirmed that Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, is in a stable condition following his collapse earlier in the day. Mr Sosu collapsed at an event at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) while delivering a speech. He suddenly paused in his speech but was immediately helped by two persons, who are said to have rushed him to a near-by facility. “The Honourable Member received immediate assistance at the event and was transferred to a medical facility, where he is receiving medical attention,” Parliament said in an update issued…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiamah, has announced a programme, set to be launched on Tuesday, November 3, to unveil enhanced security features for the country’s banknotes. The new notes will include the GH¢1 and GH¢2, which have been withdrawn in recent times. The programme, as announced by the Governor on Thursday, September 24, will be the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series. “The Heritage Series will be based on the existing series, so there will be a new upgraded one for the GH¢1, for the GH¢2,” Dr Asiama said, “We are bringing that back.” He added:…

Member of Parliament for Madina Francis-Xavier Sosu had to be rushed to the nearest health facility after he collapsed while delivering a speech at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). It is unclear what might have caused the incident. However, videos sighted by NewsfileGH.com captures the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP pause on stage only to be helped by some members of the audience. He appeared weak and suddenly lost breath as he collapsed into the arms of his helpers. He was attended to by medical officers and is said to be in stable condition.

Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo is set to distribute 10,000 free sewing machines to women and vulnerable youth across the country as part of a major empowerment initiative aimed at equipping beneficiaries with employable skills, promoting entrepreneurship and improving livelihoods. The nationwide programme, which is being implemented in partnership with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), is expected to support beneficiaries seeking to start or expand careers in dressmaking, tailoring and other segments of the garment industry. Announcing the initiative, Alhaji Agongo said the project was inspired by his extensive travels across the country, during which he witnessed…

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has stated that he has never been the subject of any investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), following reports about an invitation from the anti-corruption agency. In a statement setting out what he described as the facts regarding the EOCO invitation, the MP said it is rather SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited, a company his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners, represented and still represents in legal matters, that is under investigation. According to him, EOCO wrote to the firm on 10th February…

The Speaker of Parliament has summoned all 276 members (MPs) for sitting on Tuesday, September 29. This is in pursuant of Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament. Members are expected to sit at 12:00pm on the set date. It is unclear what has triggered this decision by the Speaker. On Tuesday, September 22, the Minority Caucus called for the setting up of a bipartisan committee to look into the recent drug bust ta Ghana’s ports. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) also threw its support behind its MPs for the call.