Paul Adom Otchere host of ‘Good Evening Ghana’ on Metro TV, has alleged that national security operative Richard Jakpa has organized additional raids targeting individuals affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The list of potential targets includes Adom Otchere himself; former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame; former Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah; Gabby Otchere Darko; and former Minister of Communications Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. During his show on Thursday, March 20, Adom Othchere stated, “They want these arrests to happen quickly to create a specific perception about the former appointees and as payback for Jakpa.” His comments followed a raid…
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Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, recently appointed as a Technical Advisor to the Interior Ministry, has expressed her full support for President Mahama’s reset agenda. During a welcome event on Thursday, March 20, hosted by the Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, COP Maame Tiwaa affirmed her unwavering commitment to the objectives of the Ministry. She pledged to utilize her extensive experience and expertise in law enforcement to facilitate meaningful progress within the Ministry. The reassignment to the Interior Ministry came just hours after she was appointed as the Director-General of Research & Planning at the…
Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has urged all parties involved in the Bawku conflict to fully trust the peace mediation efforts of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. “I have confidence that all sides will place their trust in His Majesty the Asantehene to bring a resolution to the situation in Bawku and end the violence we are experiencing,” he stated. Mr. Ayariga, who is also the Majority Leader in Parliament, made this call in response to the recent killing of a soldier on a peace mission in Bawku. Condemnation The MP expressed his sorrow over the…
Dr. Randy Abbey, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), is facing public backlash for leading his management team on a courtesy visit to Gbese Mantse Nii Ayi Bonte II to discuss matters relating to cocoa. The aim of the visit was to discuss plans to address current challenges, sustainably boost cocoa production, and unlock the full potential of Ghana’s cocoa industry. Reactions Critics on social media questioned why the CEO would seek advice from a chief whose area is not known for cocoa production and who lacks knowledge about the cocoa industry. Many voiced their concerns, arguing…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to support the passage of the 2025 budget estimates, emphasising its crucial role in implementing key economic policies aimed at fostering growth. Speaking at the three-day Post Budget Workshop held in Parliament House, Accra for MPs, Dr. Forson highlighted several transformational measures in the budget, including the Big Push Initiative, a GH¢10 billion policy aimed at driving economic growth; establishment of the Ghana Gold Board to support foreign exchange inflows and gold reserve accumulation. He also cited the Agriculture for Economic Transformation, where he explained had…
The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has spoken out about her recent loss in the parliamentary primaries, claiming that her defeat was a result of a misunderstanding by her party. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen, Madam Safo expressed that her actions had been misinterpreted, leading the party to punish her, ultimately costing her the chance to contest in the primaries. “That’s what I think the party misunderstood me on and decided to punish me, and that cost me my primaries,” she said on Tuesday, February 18, reflecting on the events leading up to her removal…