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Thirteen Ghanaians evacuated from Ivory Coast by the Government of Ghana and currently under compulsory quarantine at Takoradi Beach Hotel in the Western Region have alleged foul play by their handlers. They have specifically alleged extortion, concealment of information, underhand dealings and intimidation by security officers manning the hotel. Narrating their situation to 3news.com, one of them (name withheld) said they arrived in Ghana on Friday, June 25 and their samples were taken by a medical team to be tested for Covid-19 but they have since not had any updates from them  eight days on. The evacuee complained that the…

A member of the communication and legal teams of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, fears Ghanaians will be “dead” if the Akufo-Addo government is elected again. Mr. Amaliba claims that the Akufo-Addo government is so insensitive to the plight of the people that he has allowed the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) to carry on with its voter registration exercise amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This he says puts the lives of the people in danger. Speaking on TV3’s New Day, Mr. Amaliba told Johnnie Hughes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his government are self-seeking to have allowed…

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Carlos Ahenkorah has resigned from his position following admission that he tested positive for Covid-19, yet mingled with people at registration centres in the Electoral Commission’s ongoing voter registration exercise. President Akufo-Addo, in a July 3 statement received the resignation of Mr. Ahenkorah, recognising that the deputy minister has acted honorably under the circumstances. The President used the opportunity to admonish all his appointees to show leadership and adhere to all the Covid-19 safety protocols. By 3news.com|Ghana

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has introduced a Queue Management System to help control applicant traffic at registration centers in the ongoing voter registration exercise. This new measure, aimed at mitigating the spread of Covid-19, allows applicants to be given chits that allow them to visit the registration centre at specified times. “We believe that this will help reduce overcrowding and queues at the Registration Centres”, a statement issued Thursday indicated. Though the Commission describes the exercise so far as pleasing, it observed that some registration centres were too crowded that applicants could not conform to the Covid-19 preventive…

The National Organizer of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has revealed the Union will be increasing prices of goods in the country. He said there is shortage of goods in the country as a result of the restrictions on travels abroad as part of efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Mr. Boateng explained to Alfred Ocansey on 3FM’s Sunrise that the exigencies of Covid-19 coupled with the forces of demand and supply will push prices up across the globe. “You will bear with me that this Covid-19 has had a very negative impact on businesses…

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has cited the electoral laws of the country as a barrier to its inability to register people online in the ongoing mass registration exercise. The exercise, which started June 30, has been characterized by people massing up at registration centres without any regard for Covid-19 prevention protocols. Concerns have been raised that the country could record a spike in the number of cases if the registration exercise is not well-managed. Others have asked if it is possible for people to be registered remotely to reduce physical contact. But the EC says it is not…

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has disclosed it will soon roll out a plan to register Ghanaians who have been locked up outside of the country as a result of the border closures. The EC started the mass registration exercise on Tuesday, June 30, and is expected to end on Thursday, August 6 for the compilation of a new voter register. But there are concerns by some Ghanaians who are stuck abroad who wish to register but for the closure of the borders as a result of Covid-19. Speaking on TV3’s New Day, Head of EC’s Public Affairs Sylvia…

First National Bank Ghana has confirmed the conclusion of the merger with its subsidiary, GHL Bank. The merged entity will be known as First National Bank Ghana. The newly formed and strengthened entity will offer a portfolio of unique innovative financial solutions for retail, corporate and investment banking clients. The bank has also enhanced existing solutions for the housing and real estate markets. “We are very excited about the work that we have done to-date and the resulting seamless synergies we have achieved with this merger,” says Dominic Adu, Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank Ghana. “We believe that…

Lionel Messi scored the 700th goal of his career with a Panenka penalty in Barcelona’s La Liga draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Spanish giants’ all-time top scorer hit the landmark goal for club and country by gently chipping the ball into the net as Jan Oblak dived the wrong way. The goal had put Barcelona 2-1 up but Atletico hit back to draw 2-2. Barca remain second, one point behind Real Madrid, who have a game in hand. Messi’s penalty was also his 630th goal in his 724th appearance for the club. The Argentina star played a part…