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…as Troubled MD Witch-Hunt NDC Man’s Wife

Whilst McDan Group continues to deny the seizure of its aircraft in london, The Republic newspaper has uncovered that the aircraft languishing on a tarmac for the past 14 days. Further checks also reveal that the aircraft has not recorded any flight activity within the period. The situation is compounded by credible speculation that a British company has impounded the aircraft for non payment of debts owed it

The President and Board Chairman for the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has emphasized the bank’s commitment to climate issues and sustainable development projects. In a statement upon receipt of the Financial Institution of the Year, Africa category award at the Africa Sustainability Awards held at the Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday December 30, Dr. Agyekum Donkor said the European Investment Bank have given EBID an amount of one million euros to enhance the regional bank’s climate related and sustainable development projects. Dr. Agyekum Donkor who received the award from…

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has pledged to rectify the shortcomings of the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration and steer Ghana towards transparency and fiscal discipline. In his New Year address for 2025, Mahama emphasized his commitment to tackling corruption and curbing excessive government spending. He assured Ghanaians of his resolve to restore integrity and effectiveness in governance. As Ghanaians prepare for his swearing-in on January 7, Mahama’s assurances have sparked hope for reforms and a renewed focus on addressing the nation’s challenges. “We will work tirelessly to correct the outgoing administration’s many wrongs, tackle corruption with dogged determination, and reduce excessive government…

An Accra High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection raised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging its jurisdiction to hear a mandamus application filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NPP seeks to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate parliamentary election results in four disputed constituencies: Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South. The NDC contended that the NPP’s application was essentially an election petition disguised as a mandamus request, arguing that once results have been declared, a mandamus order is inapplicable. However, the presiding judge disagreed, stating that the court’s jurisdiction had been properly…

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing his ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy as a cornerstone of his administration’s strategy to revive the ailing economy and tackle unemployment. In a New Year statement to Ghanaians, former president Mahama outlined his vision for a prosperous 2025, emphasizing hope, progress, and shared prosperity for all. The statement, which highlighted the incoming government’s policy direction, underscored the urgency of revitalizing Ghana’s economy. “This year marks the beginning of another chapter and a renewed promise to you—hope, progress, and shared prosperity,” Mr. Mahama declared, urging citizens to remain optimistic about the nation’s…

The President of the Private Newspaper and Online Publishers Association of Ghana, (PRINPAG), Andrew Edwin Arthur, has issued a New Year message to all members, extending warm wishes for a prosperous 2025 and emphasizing the crucial role of the media as the fourth estate of the realm. In his message, President Arthur commended PRINPAG members for their professional competence and high journalistic standards exhibited during the December 2024 general elections. He stressed the importance of the evolving relationship between media practitioners and the state for holistic national development. Highlighting the need for fairness and inclusivity in interactions between state officials…

….For non-payment of debt

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has provided clarification regarding the outstanding debts of the McDan group of Companies (Ltd) The GACL stated that McDan Company Limited owes a total of $3,995,622.66 and GHS 13,523.37.  This includes $640,232.48 for rent and fees for Terminal 1, $1,160,827.23 for a block factory on 5.66 acres off Spintex Road, $2,168,266.75 for an airport logistics building on 10.63 acres off Spintex Road, $8,140 for space rental at the Courier Enclave (0.59 acres), and $18,156.20 (GHS 13,523.37) for offices at the Cargo Village. According to the GACL, multiple letters were sent, and several meetings were…

Member of Parliament for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings has underscored the urgent need for leadership with integrity and accountability at all levels of governance. Speaking passionately at the 31st December Revolution commemoration held at the Nungua Town Park, the eldest daughter of the 1st President under the 4th Republic of Ghana, the late Jerry John Rawlings strongly advocated for a national ethos rooted in responsibility, fairness, and ethical leadership. “We must hold one another accountable. We must make sure that we reinstitute consequence management. This means that if we do so properly, this psyche that people…