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The Electoral Commission (EC) will open nominations for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections on Monday, September 9. The nomination period will close on Friday, September 13.

The Assin Kyekyewere District Court has remanded into police custody the Parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party for the Twifo Atti-Morkwa constituency Ebenezer Dwamena.

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has criticized Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame for his handling of the ambulance case involving Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. Mr Gyamfi’s remarks follow the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge Dr Forson on Tuesday, July 30, overturning the trial court’s order for him to present his defence and upholding his appeal of no case. In response to the court’s ruling, Mr. Dame announced his intention to challenge the verdict, asserting that it undermines the fight against impunity and the rule of law. In an…

National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah says he is worried about the dwindling trust in the judicial system among political parties. Addressing a forum on violent extremism and peace ahead of the 2024 election, he said sentiments amongst most of the leading political players indicate a depreciating trust in the court to discharge justice in case of an election dispute. “The 2024 general elections will certainly test the strength of our democracy, our ability to prevent electoral violence given the high stakes involved where the two major political parties appear convinced about their prospects of emerging victorious. That obviously creates…

The Majority leadership of Parliament is unhappy with Speaker Alban Bagbin for an indefinitely adjourning sitting. This is the second consecutive meeting that the Speaker has abruptly adjourned, leaving several government business matters unresolved. On Tuesday evening, the Speaker’s decision to adjourn indefinitely angered the Majority Caucus, who accused him of prioritizing international travels over Parliamentary business. Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin expressed his disappointment, stating that it is “worrying” as rules permit a member to preside in the Speaker’s absence. “I still hold the view that Mr Speaker could have traveled to the NCSL in the United States, but I…

Some five thousand Ghanaian construction workers are expected to gain direct jobs from the government’s accelerated road construction project dubbed, the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The initiative, which is expected to begin in earnest, is mainly funded by the District Assembly Common Fund. It is meant to patch up and smoothen deplorable roads across the country. Addressing dignitaries during the launch, President Akufo-Addo said the intervention is proof of his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure in Ghana. “I stand before you today with considerable pride to launch the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and commission essential equipment which…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that effective August 1, 2024 all licensed Foreign Exchange Bureaux will be required to demand the Ghana Card before transacting business with any person. This was after it launched a centralised foreign exchange trading platform in line with its objective to ensure the integrity and development of the financial system. “Effective August 1, 2024, all licensed Foreign Exchange Bureaux will be required to use this platform for the buying and selling of foreign currencies. This initiative marks a milestone in the Bank’s efforts to ensure safe and sound operations of the foreign exchange…

Founder and CEO of the leading provider of health insurance solutions in Ghana, Equity Health Insurance, Dr Elton Fredrick Afari has been adjudged CEO of the Year of Private Health 2024 at this year’s Ghana Insurance Awards. This accolade, presented during a grand award ceremony held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, recognizes Dr Afari’s outstanding leadership, visionary strategies, and profound impact on the sector. Dr Afari, who has been at the helm of Equity Health Insurance since its inception, has steered the company through numerous challenges, achieving remarkable growth and innovation. His tenure is marked by the introduction of several…

This comes after organised labour declared an indefinite strike action following the National Pensions Regulatory Authority’s (NPRA) approval giving clearance to SSNIT, to proceed with its plan to offload part of its stake in the facilities.

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has clarified that it has not made any decisions regarding a potential increase in transport fares.