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The Chairman of the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has assured Ghanaians that the full details of the mismanagement under the Akufo-Addo-led government will be unveiled in the coming days. “I’m happy that finally the long wait is over. His Excellency [John Mahama] will be sworn in. The team that he is going to work with will put the figures there and we will see from them,” he said on Joy Prime on Monday, January 6, 2025. President-elect John Dramani Mahama is set to be inaugurated on Tuesday, January…

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Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has in a passionate address at the 43rd anniversary of the 31st December Revolution on Tuesday, called for accountability in Ghana as the new NDC government works to reset and recalibrate the direction of the country. She stated that consequence management was key to holding people accountable for doing right or wrong so we can do away with the psyche of impunity that people have. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings who won her third parliamentary elections on December 7, also called for humility, integrity and adherence to the principles of the Revolution which gave…

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The Founder and Chairman of the Class Media Group (CMG), Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has challenged the staff of the company to give their best in 2025 to help grow their careers and also lift the brand higher. At an end-of-year dinner and staff appreciation gathering at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra on Monday, Mr Agongo commended the staff for their commitment and hard work over the years, noting that it helped to sustain and grow the company in the midst of challenges. The business mogul and philanthropist said more hard work and diligence were needed in 2025…

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President Akufo-Addo’s ADC Colonel Isaac Amponsah, on Friday January 3 collapsed live on television while providing protection to him in Parliament as he delivers his last State of the Nation Address (SoNA)). The incident forced the President’s address to temporarily halt for few minutes to ensure that he is taken care of before resuming. Colonel Amponsah, who was standing right behind the President, the Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkorno, suddenly fell on his right hand side following which security officers on duty quickly dashed to the scene to contain the situation. He was rushed from the scene to other…

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Interior Minister Henry Quartey and Dominic Agyemang, Director of Migration at the Ministry of the Interior, are set to confer naturalization and citizenship upon close to 1,000 foreigners in a last-minute move on Monday, January 6th, 2025. This decision, coming just one day before the Akufo-Addo government hands over power, has raised eyebrows and drawn significant criticism. The process has been marred by accusations of lack of diligence and potential mischief, with concerns being raised about the motives behind this rush to grant citizenship. It has become apparent that the majority of the list was compiled by the presidency, further…

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A defamation lawsuit has been filed in the High Court of Justice by Tettey Yohunu, Deputy Inspector General of Police, against Blessed Godsbrian Smart Yirenkyi, popularly known as Captain Smart, and Media General Limited. According to court documents, the plaintiff, Tettey Yohuno, has accused Captain Smart of making defamatory statements on his Onua Maakye radio and television programs, which were later published by Media General Limited across various social media platforms. The statements allegedly implied that Tettey Yohuno had engaged in activities aimed at destabilizing Ghana’s constitutional order, including involvement in planning a coup d’etat. Captain Smart further suggested that Yohuno had…

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The Parliamentary Service of Ghana has outlined comprehensive guidelines for media coverage of key parliamentary events marking the transition from the 8th to the 9th Parliament.  These events include the delivery of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the dissolution of the 8th Parliament, and the inauguration of the 9th Parliament. In a statement signed by Camillo Pwamang, Deputy Coordinator of the Dissolution/Inauguration Committee, the service underscored the importance of media compliance with the guidelines to ensure smooth coverage of the historic events.   “In accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the…

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