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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…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has announced progress in the peace process concerning the Bawku conflict. The King, who is mediating the crisis, has engaged with key stakeholders and called for a ceasefire while a lasting solution is sought. During a visit by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to the King at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Friday, March 14, the Asantehene emphasized that significant attention is being directed towards the mediation process, as the nation cannot afford for the conflict to continue. This marks Otumfuo’s first public comment on the Bawku issue since President Mahama requested that…
President John Dramani Mahama is now the head of the Economic Management Team (EMT) of the government. The EMT is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the country’s economic policies and programmes. Convention While there is no established law that designates the Vice President as the chair of the EMT, it is customary for the country’s second-in-command to lead the team. In this instance, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang would typically be expected to take the role. However, the President has decided to drop her from this position. Veep’s role Instead, the President has assigned the Vice President responsibilities…