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The defeated candidate of the New Patriotic Party and the outgoing Vice President of the Republic was in his erratic best last week when he chased away the Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau, Nana Attobrah Quaicoe from his office for feeding his campaign with fabricated report about the NPP’s chances of winning the 2024 elections. Reports suggest the Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau, Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, was barred from meeting Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday during a visit to the office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s unsuccessful presidential candidate. The NIB is reported to…

The former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Asante Akim North constituency, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, recently disclosed a harrowing experience of being poisoned due to his active participation in the #KenMustGo advocacy campaign. Appiah-Kubi, who was defeated in the recent general election by an independent candidate, linked the poisoning incident to his vocal stance in 2022 calling for the removal of then Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, citing mismanagement of the economy under President Akufo-Addo’s administration. During a live television appearance on Joy News channel, the ex-deputy minister highlighted the repercussions he faced for his advocacy efforts, alleging that the government,…

Amidst calls on the outgoing government to refrain from recruiting or hiring during the transitional period, the administration led by outgoing President Akufo-Addo continues its recruitment efforts undeterred. Reports have surfaced regarding ongoing recruitment exercises at various government institutions, including the Registrar General’s Department, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Ghana National Gas Company, Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Immigration and the State Insurance Company (SIC). Despite the awareness of an impending defeat in the recently held general election, the government began these appointments several months ago. The latest recruitment initiative is currently taking place at the Youth Employment Agency…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in acts of lawlessness at collation centres in constituencies where it says the NDC fears losing parliamentary seats. At a press conference held at the NPP’s headquarters on Monday, December 16, the former National Chairman of the party, Peter Mac Manu, highlighted what the party described as a deliberate strategy by the NDC to disrupt the collation process in the remaining constituencies. The NPP claimed that the NDC had sent individuals to destroy election materials, such as pink sheets and ballot boxes, attack electoral officers and…

The Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has emphasized the critical role vigilance plays in the party’s success in elections and asserted that his party wins whenever elections are free and fair. Speaking on Joy News’ AM Show on Monday, December 16, he stated, “Anytime there is vigilance, anytime things are done right, the NDC wins.” Mr Basintale further explained that the NDC’s electoral success is driven by two key factors: engaging the electorate with their policies and, most importantly, ensuring constant vigilance throughout the election process. “That is what we did in the election,”…

The head of the presidential guard at Jubilee House, Capt. Edmund Kojo Kodah, has reportedly fled Ghana to the UK, joining a discreet exodus of government officials leaving the country in the aftermath of the New Patriotic Party losing the 2024 elections. Kodah, a fugitive who had previously sought asylum in the UK before returning to head the personal security of President Akufo-Addo, is said to have departed to his country of exile on Thursday night. The reasons behind Kodah’s sudden departure are believed to be linked to accountability for his actions while serving President Akufo-Addo, as well as internal…

The controversial statue of President Akufo-Addo at the entrance of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western region has suffered damage, reigniting discussions about its divisive reception among residents. On the morning of Monday, December 16, 2024, observers discovered a gaping hole at the back of one of the statue’s legs. The cause of the damage remains unclear, leaving room for speculation. Some believe the incident could be the work of individuals who had vowed to pull down the statue, while others suggest it may have been caused by structural flaws. The statue, unveiled by President…

Although Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) financial position improved in 2023, the current financial year is proving challenging, the International Monetary Fund has stated. According to the Washington-based multilateral institution, notwithstanding record-high spot market prices, the weak cocoa production in 2023/24 posed significant challenges to COCOBOD’s ability to deliver on existing forward sales contracts. As a result, Ghana was unable to take full advantage of high international prices as part of the forward contracts (carrying lower prices than current market prices) had to be rolled over to the 2024/25 season. The 2024/25 farmgate price was increased by 50%, reflecting the high…

In a major political shake-up, the Agona West Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has expelled 283 members, including the Central Regional Minister, Justina Marigold Assan, for allegedly supporting an independent candidate against the party’s officially endorsed parliamentary candidate. The decision was announced Sunday evening during an Extended Constituency Executive Committee meeting held at the Humility Lodge in Agona Swedru, Golden Star FM’s Nana Kojo Asante reported. The meeting, chaired by Constituency Chairman Alhaji Gibrine Tanko, saw attendance from key party figures, including council elders, patrons, founding members, former executives, electoral area coordinators, members of the Disciplinary…

A total number of 14 persons have lost their lives in a cholera outbreak in the Western Region, with several others hospitalized across various healthcare facilities. As of 7th December, 789 suspected cases had been recorded, with daily new cases surpassing 60. In response to the surge, a team from the Institutional Care Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has been dispatched to the region to monitor the situation, reassess emergency healthcare plans, and provide additional staff to ensure timely treatment. According to JoyNews’ Western Regional correspondent, Ina-Thalia Quansah, both public and private hospitals are receiving between 15 and…