National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu-Nketia, is nowhere to be found in the scheme of things of the party. The vociferous party chairman had completely gone on the quiet, with reports alleging a rift between him and President John Dramani Mahama. The disagreement between the two is said to have roots in the national chairman’s presidential ambition, which the President is vehemently opposed to. Unhappy Inside sources told The Thunder that Mr Asiedu-Nketia is unhappy about the rejection of his choices for ministerial and CEO appointments. “President Mahama has rejected all of Asiedu-Nketia’s choices except the Member of Parliament…
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Ghanaians deserve to know the basis for the government’s mass discontinuation of court cases against officials and associates of the previous Mahama administration. A few of the cases, such as the prosecution of the Democracy Hub protesters, raised concerns among many Ghanaians. One may not be surprised that those charges are dropped. A majority of the cases, however, border on corruption and charges of causing financial loss to the state. For a president vowing to reset Ghana and prosecute government officials who have stolen or caused money to be stolen from the public purse, the mass clearance is a wrong…
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made his first public statement since leaving office on January 7, 2025. For a month since handing over power to President John Dramani Mahama, the former President who was in power for eight years, has gone on the quiet sending tongues wagging. But, yesterday, February 9, Nana Akufo-Addo issued a statement following the passing of founding President of Namibia, Sam Nujoma. Nujoma, who led a guerrilla war for independence against South Africa’s vastly superior forces, died on Saturday. He was 95. Akufo-Addo’s statement The statement read; “I am deeply saddened by the death…
President John Dramani Mahama has scored himself high marks in his first month in office. Yesterday, February 9, Mr Mahama took to his social media handles to publish 22 initiatives, which he believes are indicative of the strides his government has made. Among the President’s self-acclaimed achievements is the commencement of discussions towards restoring peace to Bawku. He however did not give details. Earlier, Mr Mahama had given indication that he was going to engage Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on ongoing mediation efforts to secure lasting peace in Bawku. Achievements Commenced discussions with key stakeholders to restore peace to…
“I keep,saying that the Mahama administration should look at Dr Bawumia’s blueprint for galamsey and some people didn’t understand me. “They should go in there and look at what exists there, including creating the common pool of facilities to help the miners because they can’t afford so you regulate them properly.” These were the words of private legal practitioner and host of Joy FM’s news analysis programme, Newsfile, Sampson Lardy Anyenini. Best proposal Discussing the illegal mining menace on Newsfile on Saturday, February 8, Mr Anyenini said the anti-galamsey blueprint proposed by the former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate…
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene is under fire for giving illegal miners operating in forest reserves in the region two weeks to leave. A number of Ghanaians believe the minister got it wrong, and does not show his desire to fight the galamsey menace in the region. The order At a media engagement on February 6, 2025, the minister mentioned some moves to rid the forest reserves of galamsey. “Illegal miners in our forest reserves have two weeks to leave,“ he stated. Reactions However, the reactions have been largely against the minister’s two-week order. On JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday,…
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has outlined some key points to make Kumasi great. This happened during an engagement with key staff of the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) on critical issues. Issues Among the issues arrived at were: 1. A team has been commissioned to review the management of Ashanti RCC and develop a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of the Presidential and Regional Ministers’ Residence. Meanwhile, security personnel have been stationed to protect the remnants. 2. A team at KMA has been tasked to assess concerns about the “micro TroTro” operations…
The Acting Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has emphasized his commitment to working with all stakeholders to develop policies that promote efficient operations within the industry. He made the commitment when he welcomed the leaders of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) during a courtesy visit to the NPA head office in Accra on Thursday, February 6. The meeting served as a valuable opportunity for dialogue with the leadership of COMAC, aimed at strengthening collaborative relationships. Fairness Mr Tameklo reassured COMAC of his dedication to fairness and transparency. Collaboration COMAC, in turn, expressed…
An attempt by the acting Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority ( NIA), Wisdom Kwaku Deku, a.k.a. Yayra Koku, to rubbish the strides made by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government in the Ghana Card project has fallen flat. Yayra Koku, a known NDC propagandist, who was appointed to the position by President John Dramani Mahama barely three weeks ago, claimed among other things that the NIA under his watch, is moving to link Ghana Card to MoMo and bank accounts. Exposed But, he was quickly exposed by some NPP members. Taking so social media, they reminded him that Ghana Card…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Thursday, February 6, joined a thanksgiving service at the Manhyia Palace to mark the 8th enstoolment anniversary of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Also present was the wife of the Asantehene, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, and a number of queenmothers including, Nana Yaa Asantewaa II, Ejisuhemaa; Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III, Manso Nkwantahemaa; Nana Adwoa Afranewaa III, Offinsohemaa; and Nana Agyeiwaa Paamu, Tepahemaa. The rest were Nana Darkowaa Ampem Kyerewaa II, Yamfohemaa; Nana Yaa Mmua Brayie II, Kenyase Number 1 Hemaa; Nana Acheamponmaa Ntansa Yiadom II, Agonahemaa; Nana Konama Danpon III, Mpasaasohemaa, and…