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Monday, April 17, 2017 marks exactly 100 days since the Nana Addo Dankwa AkufoAddo led-New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration was inaugurated. The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) uses this upcoming occasion to assess the Akufo-Addo/NPP government’s performance from its vantage as a democratic governance think tank. We commend the teams of both the John Dramani Mahama-National Democratic Congress (NDC) and that of the Akufo-Addo-NPP government for working out a relatively smooth and peaceful transfer of power. They exhibited high levels of cooperation and accommodation, notwithstanding the occasional disagreement and miscommunication. We commend President Akufo-Addo for the speed with which…

Ghana’s sensational cruiser weight boxing champion, Briamah Kamoko, alias Bukom Banku is to stage a come-back bout in the month of June, 2017. The undefeated cruiser weight champion, Bukom Banku was last seen in the ring on 27th December 2015 in Kumasi when he stopped his long-time pal, Michael Ayittey Powers, in their ‘repeat or revenge’ bout at the Baba Yara Stadium in the 6th rounds. Bukom Banku quit boxing to focus on politics in the run-up to the 2016 elections. Bukom Banku, after abandoning his boxing career, campaigned for the NDC and its leader, former President Mahama in the 2016 elections.…

The minority members in parliament say the 100 days of the Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party government have been fraught with post election terrorism, unlawful dismissal and intimidation. At a news conference in Accra Tuesday, the minority claimed state-sponsored vigilante groups defined the 100 days of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his government. Watch Deputy Minority Leader, James Klutse Afedzi speaking on behalf of the minority on Akufo-Addo’s 100 days. By 3news.com|Ghana

We seem to copy everything American, good or bad and either over do it or do it wrongly for poor results. The symbolic 100 days of American presidents in office where the public and pollsters do a critique of any new government is one democratic tradition we have incorporated into our governance system. The History behind the Presidential 100 Days William Lasser, recounting the history of the symbolic 100 days of the American Presidency says; every journey starts with a single step, and every presidency begins with the First 100 Days. Ever since 1933, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt used…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday met with three living presidents of Ghana to tap into their experiences and wisdom to shape his governance of the West African nation in the next four years. The two-hour meeting at the Flagstaff House in Accra was between the President, and former presidents Jerry John Mahama, John Agyekum Kufuor and John Dramani Mahama. “I am in the unique position of being able to draw on the wisdom and experience of three former Presidents of the Republic, their Excellencies Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor and John Dramani Mahama. They represent the continuity…

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum. Explaining the decision, Mrs May said: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.” Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said his Labour Party wanted the election, calling it a chance to get a government that puts “the majority first”. There will be a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday to approve the election plan – the prime minister needs two thirds of MPs to vote in favour to…

The 21-day ultimatum for all galamsey activities to cease ends tomorrow, Wednesday, and the sector minister who issued the ultimatum is backing a campaign asking all to wear red to protest the activities of illegal miners. The United Press for Development (UPD) declared Wednesday 19th April, 2017 as a ‘National Red Day’ as a sign of declaration of war against the menace called galamsey. Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Peter Amewu has also declared his intention to wear ‘red’ apparel tomorrow. Giving update on his ultimatum on Onua FM morning show ‘Yen Nsem Pa’ on Tuesday, Peter Amewu described the…

Former Chelsea stars Michael Essien and Carlton Cole are facing the prospect of imprisonment in Indonesia after their club Persib Bandung admitted it had not acquired work permits for the high-profile duo. Essien and cole were signed last month amid fanfare and made their respective debuts last Saturday in a 0-0 draw against Arema FC. However, the players and their club may soon be involved in a legal tussle after the government-backed Professional Sports Agency found the players did not have the required work permits to play in the country. Indeed, the punishment for flouting Indonesian immigrations laws can be…

Delhi Public School (DPS) International, Ghana, a private school at Tema in the Greater Accra Region has held a special graduation ceremony for 22 outgoing ‘A’ Level students of the school with sterling cultural performances.   The colourful ceremony was graced with multi-cultural performances amidst drama, poetry recital, singing and choreography from students and witnessed by parents, school authorities and other guests. The celebration was to acknowledge the teachers and students hard work which had propelled them to the enviable standard in the academic circle. Certificates and special prizes were presented to the graduating students. Uttering farewell wishes to the…

The Attorney General has requested for a duplicate case docket of the eight members of the pro-New Patriotic Party vigilante group, Delta Force, who allegedly raided a Circuit Court in Kumasi resulting in the escape of 13 other members who were standing trial. Police prosecutor, ACP Okyere Darko, told the Circuit Court 2 in Kumasi Tuesday morning that the AG wants a duplicate of the case docket to enable for study to offer the necessary prosecution advice. He thus prayed the court presided over my Ms Patricia Amponsah to adjourn the case, which the court obliged, and accordingly adjourned it…