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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to Ghanaians living in and out of the country to rally behind his administration, as he seeks to return the country onto the path of progress and prosperity. Addressing a gathering of Ghanaians resident in Bamako, Mali, on Friday, January 13, 2017, after his arrival in that country for the Africa-France Summit, President Akufo-Addo is confident that his government can transform the fortunes of the country, and give citizens a dignified living. Reiterating his belief that the wishes and aspirations of Ghanaians can be met during his time in office, President Akufo-Addo noted…

The President, Nana AddoDankwaAkufo-Addo, together with Heads of State and Governments from some 30 African countries, have committed themselves towards ensuring that economic growth in their respective countries would lead to a more “inclusive economy”, which will create jobs for the youth in the coming years. In a communiqué issued on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the end of the 27th Africa-France Summit held in Bamako, Mali, the Heads of State agreed to the realisation of this commitment within the framework of the International Sustainable Development Agenda –the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development, the United Nations Sustainable Development…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday exhorted Christians to make their belief in Christ, impact on their daily lives as citizens to place the country on the pedestal of development. “We are a religious people. The Ghanaian people are a religious people and religion does not mean just prayer and worship. It is also how you behave and act in your everyday life as a citizen,” he said when addressing the annual Global Ministers and Wives Conference 2017, of the Church of Pentecost at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region. President Akufo-Addo said: “What we have to do is…

A former Deputy Interior Minister has revealed that the meeting in which former President Mahama requested the controversial Cantonments bungalow was arranged by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the instance of President Akufo-Addo. Mr. Kwabena Acheampong also confirmed on TV3’s New Day that was also carried live on 3FM 92.7 on Saturday that Mr. Mahama and the then president-elect Akufo-Addo “had a gentleman’s agreement” for the latter to live in that house. “After the elections, Nana Akufo-Addo requested a meeting, through the Otumfuo Osei Tutu with [then] president Mahama…at this meeting [former] president Mahama requested to keep where he is…

General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Solomon Kotei, says he would not reject the offer, if he is appointed chief executive of Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). According to Solomon kotei, the workers unions will prefer someone who has risen through the ranks in the industry to be the next CEO of COCOBOD. Government terminated the appointment of the chief executive officer of the COCOBOD, Dr. Stephen Opuni which took immediate effect by close of business on Friday. Even though most of the industrial unions are happy with him being sacked, they say they are open for consultations…

There have been public outcry about the seeming high number of ministers that have been appointed by the president. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has so far appointed 36 ministers; six of them will work from the presidency. Many fear he would name more ministers than his predecessor, which they say could put a lot of pressure on the national purse. The government has yet convinced people why the need for more ministers. However, the president of the Ghana Union of Traders Association, Dr. Nana Barima Ameyaw wants Ghanaians to be concerned with the benefits. “Some of these initiatives should…

The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Saturday, January 14 at the Stade de l’Amitie in Libreville, Gabon. Though there were four goals on the opening day, there were no winners. Hosts Gabon were held to a 1-1 draw by debutants Guinea Bissau in the inaugural game. 2015 African Footballer of the Year and tournament post boy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring after a goalless first half but the Wild Dogs equalized before the end of the game. The second game saw four-time champions Cameroon unable to clinch a win off the Stallions of Burkina Faso. The 2013…

The Black Stars have touched down in Libreville, Gabon en route to Port Gentil, where they will be based for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The team touched down late Saturday in time for their opening Group D game against Uganda’s Cranes on Tuesday. Ghana were supposed to be in Gabon on Friday but had to reschedule their flight from the United Arab Emirates due to bad weather. The Stars are looking forward to ending a 35-year title drought. The 2015 losing finalists will at least seek to extend a tournament record of reaching successive semi-finals. Ghana will later…

  General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union, (ICU) Solomon Kotei, has called for a human resource auditing at the Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). According to Solomon kotei, who has lauded the president’s decision to sack the CEO of the company, many people have been working at COCOBOD without appointment letters for years. His call follows Thursday’s directive of government terminating the appointment of the chief executive officer of the COCOBOD Dr. Stephen Opuni with immediate effect. It is not clear if he has vacated his post as directed, but his official car, 3FM learnt, had been parked at…

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy is calling on the president to appoint two deputy ministers for the energy ministry. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday named investment banker Boakye Agyarko as minister-designate for the energy ministry, a move which has been welcomed by many stakeholders in the energy sector. Speaking exclusively with 3FM Business, head of policy unit at ACEP, Dr. Ishmael Ackah says looking at the size of the ministry, two deputies will be appropriate for effective management of resources under  it. “We also recommend to the government to have two competent deputies for the sector. One in…