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LATEST IN POLITICS
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Kwabena Boateng Emerges Victorious in NPP Ejisu Primary
Report by Pearl Amoako-14/04/2024 In a closely contested battle, Kwabena Boateng, the Second Vice Chairman for the Ejisu Constituency of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has emerged as the winner of the party’s parliamentary primary in the area. The primary, held on April 13, 2024, saw Boateng secure a total of 394 votes, surpassing his closest rival, Helena Mensah, who garnered 302 votes. The primary also saw Yaa Akyemaa Aboagye receive 229 votes, while former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi, despite being hospitalized prior to the polls, managed to secure 35 votes. Dr. Evans Duah obtained 63 votes, Portia Acheampong […]Read more...
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Cynthia Morrison Loses NPP Parliamentary Primary in Agona West
*Report by Joycelyn Adoma Arthur-14/04/2024 Cynthia Morrison, the incumbent MP for Agona West, has lost the New Patriotic Party parliamentary primary held on April 13. Christopher Arthur emerged as the winner with 240 votes, while Cynthia Morrison received 152 votes. Other candidates in the primary include Ben Yamoah with 221 votes, Yawson Otoo with 168 votes, and Joseph Afrankwa with 155 votes. Supporters of Christopher Arthur were seen celebrating after the election. The primary took place at the Otabilkrom Astroturf in Agona Swedru, with a single voting center. Cynthia Morrison previously won the seat during the 2016 general elections. In […]Read more...
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Edudzi Tameklo Raises Alarm Over Renaming of Ameri Power Plant as Kumasi 1
Report by Joycelyn Adoma Arthur- 14/04/2024 Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, the Director of Legal Directorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration’s decision to rename the Ameri Power Plant as Kumasi 1 Power Plant. Tameklo believes that this renaming is an attempt to mislead the people of the Ashanti Region. The Ameri Power Plant was originally procured by former President John Dramani Mahama to address the country’s power challenges by generating 25 megawatts of electricity. Tameklo sees the renaming of the plant as a deliberate effort to deceive Ghanaians, especially those in the Ashanti Region […]Read more...
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MY ADMINISTRATION WILL BE BUSINESS-CENTERED – BAWUMIA TO GUTA
Report by Priscilla Koranteng Brown-08/04/2024 Vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party(NPP) flagbearer, has assured the Ghanaian business community of his plans to implement business-friendly tax reforms to boost transactions under his administration. Interacting with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra, Bawumia reiterated his resolve to implement a flat rate tax system after granting tax amnesty to all businesses and individuals in 2025. He pledged to to Benchmark Ghana’s port duties to that of Lome Port, Togo and make sure it is at par or even lower than that country’s port, in order […]Read more...
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Sammy Gyamfi Reacts to Survey Showing Majority of Voters Believe Ghana is Heading in the Wrong Direction
Report by Joycelyn Adoma Arthur – 07/04/2024 Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his lack of surprise at the results of a survey conducted by Global Info Analytics. The survey projects that 65% of voters believe Ghana is heading in the wrong direction. Additionally, 62% disapprove of President Akufo-Addo’s performance, while 52% believe the government has performed very poorly. During an interview Mr. Gyamfi stated that Ghanaians are witnessing the current hardships under the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). He criticized the Akufo-Addo-led administration for the mismanagement of the economy, stating that […]Read more...
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GUTA Supports Dr. Bawumia’s Proposal for Flat Tax Regime
Report by Pearl Amoako – 07/04/2024 The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has expressed its support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s proposal to implement a new flat tax regime and tax amnesty. GUTA sees this as a beneficial move that will greatly relieve businesses and stimulate growth. During an interactive session with Dr. Bawumia in Accra, where he elaborated on his vision for Ghana, GUTA President Dr. Joseph Obeng Darko commended the tax reform proposal, emphasizing that a flat tax system would simplify processes and foster business expansion. Dr. Obeng Darko, speaking on behalf of GUTA, stated, “We agree with […]Read more...
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Minority Urges Government to Increase Farm-Gate Price of Cocoa in Ghana
Report by Joycelyn Adoma Arthur- 07/04/2024 The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to raise the farm-gate price of cocoa in order to improve the living conditions of cocoa farmers in Ghana. In a statement signed by Eric Opoku, the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs, the Minority argued that aligning the farm-gate price with the current world market price would not only motivate farmers but also discourage cocoa smuggling in the country. The statement also criticized the management of COCOBOD for prioritizing purchases such as iPad keyboards for board members […]Read more...
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All Nine Aspirants Cleared by Vetting Committee for NPP Primary in Ejisu
Report by Pearl Amoako -7/04/2024 In a bid to fill the vacant seat left by the late John Kumah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cleared all nine individuals who picked up nomination forms to contest in the NPP parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency. The party opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and the vetting committee conducted the vetting process on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Following the vetting, the NPP has scheduled the election of a parliamentary candidate for the Ejisu constituency on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The party will soon issue guidelines for the primary in preparation […]Read more...