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Ghana’s Parliament should take steps to purge itself of increasing bribery allegations, constitutional lawyer Nana Akwasi Awuah has counseled. According to the legal practitioner, allegations of bribery against the second arm of government are worrying and if care is not taken, the august house will lose its essence and relevance. Over the years, high profile members of the legislature, have in one way or the other, made damaging allegations of bribery and corruption against either the house as a whole or some individuals. It will be recalled that Member of Parliament for Nadowli/Kaleo, the then Majority Leader Alban Bagbin, had…

President Akufo-Addo is storming the Ashanti region this weekend in a “thank you visit” to the ruling party’s political stronghold. The President has made a number of visits to the region, but this is the biggest encounter with the electorates who contributed immensely to his victory in election 2016. Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to arrive in Kumasi Friday night but his schedule for evening is not known to the media. The President’s visit kicks off on Saturday with a courtesy call on the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace and later at midday, the President is expected to hold a meeting with leaders of transport…

Former Black Stars trainer Kwesi Appiah is among the three coaches shortlisted for the vacant Black Stars coaching job, according to sources. Appiah paid the ultimate price for the Black Stars poor showing against Uganda in an African Nations Cup qualifier in 2014 as the Ghana Football Association had previously strongly backed him to stay in the post after a disastrous outing at the 2014 World Cup. The team’s poor showing in the match against the Cranes looked to have convinced the GFA that his stay was untenable and that a new coach was needed to move the Black Stars…

The President and Chairman of the Board of AfriExim Bank, Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah, has pledged the support of the bank to support the vision of a value-addition and industrialised Ghanaian economy, being embarked upon by the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.    According to Dr. Okey Oramah, raw material producing economies do not create prosperity for the masses, explaining that the only way to the goal of ensuring access to prosperity in Africa is through the industrial development of their economies. He was, thus, pleased with Ghana’s drive, under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo, towards becoming an industrialized country, and…

Mr Osei Bonsu Amoah, a Deputy Minister Designate for Local Government and Rural Development, on Thursday, rejected claims of being culpable of revenue loss to the State in contracts to renovate the Accra Sports Stadium and other stadia in 2008. When asked by the Appointments Committee of Parliament if he did receive illegal money of GH¢75,000.00 from Mr Alfred Agbesi Woyome, a businessman, in respect of that contract, for which he was detained, Mr Amoah, who is a Member of Parliament for Akwapim South replied that his detention was rather politically motivated. Mr Amoah, a former Deputy Minister for Youth…

The President, Nana Akufo- Addo has appointed Dr. Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison as governor of the Bank of Ghana barely a day after Dr. Abdul Nashiru Issahaku resigned as BoG boss. The action of the president is believed to ensure continuity in the high office of the governor without a gap and was in accordance with Article 183 (4) (a) of the 1992 constitution. A statement issued from the Flagstaff house, seat of government and signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the presidency, noted the appointment has been sent to the council of state Dr. Ernest K. Y. Addison who…

The five-member committee chaired by Minister of Railway Development and Member of Parliament for Essikado, Joe Ghartey has found Bawku Central Member of Parliament Mahama Ayariga guilty of contempt of Parliament. Hon. Joe Ghartey, Chair of the committee moved for the adoption of the 50-page report to the house on Thursday evening with the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Aaron Micahel Ocquaye presiding. According to the report, Mahama Ayariga failed to adduce any evidence to substantiate his allegations of bribery against the Chairman of the Appointments Committee Joe Osei Owusu and Minority Chief Whip Muntaka Mohammed. Hon. Ghartey stated in his presentation…

The management of the Universal Merchant Bank has earmarked 100 million dollars to support government’s one district, one factory initiative. The Board of Directors of UMB Bank led by its Board Chairperson, Mrs. Betty Zormelo, disclosed this when they paid a courtesy call on the President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House in Accra on Thursday. The 2017 Budget Statement and Economic Policy sets various bold agenda for the transformation of the economy of Ghana, through industrialisation. One of the flagship concepts under this transformation agenda is the “One District, One Factory” concept, under which the government plans to support…

The Majority Leader in Parliament has revealed a deep-seated mistrust among commissioners at the Electoral Commission (EC), which he says is negatively affecting its operations. Presenting the 2017 budget of the Electoral Commission for the approval of the house Thursday, Chairman of the Special Budget Committee and Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu recommended to the Chairperson and her commission to be more open and transparent to each other. He is confident this will eradicate the “existing mistrust” and also win the confidence of one another for a harmonious working relationship in the interest of the country. “Mr. Speaker a general observation from…

Following the huge storm that greeted news of the salary of the CEO of COCOBOD, Deputy Chief Executive of the company has told TV3 that he does not mind taking a pay cut to help the company thrive. Speaking exclusively in an interview, Dr. Adu Amponsah said “I’ve only been employed for only two months and I’ve not received anything. It is a sacrifice, it is service to the nation and I don’t see why we cannot sacrifice.” Asked if he would take a pay cut, Dr. Adu Amponsah answered and said “why not.” After being sworn in as chairman…