New GBC Board inaugurated with members pledging to ensure higher standards
By Adiza Bawa & Roselyn Gayaglo A-10 Member Board for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC has been sworn into office by the Chairman of the National Media Commission, NMC Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo. The NMC Chairman, said as a Public Service, it is imperative to hold to the truth and defend the interests of Ghanaians by […]
FOCUS: Inusah Fuseini explains why he is against current SC ruling
By Nathaniel Nartey Former MP for Tamale Central Inusah Fuseini has reiterated his stance against the Supreme Court ruling with some justification. He made the point while he joined Panelists on our Current Affairs Programme FOCUS which discussed the Supreme Court ruling on the voting rights of Deputy Speakers of Parliament and the decision by […]
Empire Cement Limited loses 1D1F status – Alan Kyerematen
By Augustus Acquaye The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen says the Ministry has withheld the approval of the 1D1F status of Empire Cement Limited, located at Weija Junction in Accra. Answering a question on the status of Empire Cement, the Minister said when the company applied to the EPA, the Agency found the […]
Private Legal Practitioner Musah Ahmed raises Constitutional issues on SC decision
By Nathaniel Nartey Panelists on our Current Affairs Programme, FOCUS which discussed the Supreme Court ruling on the voting rights of Deputy Speakers of Parliament and the decision by the Plaintiff, Justice Abdulai to go for a review have been explaining their position. A Private Legal Practitioner Musah Ahmed who joined the discussion via Zoom […]
FOCUS : Justice Abdulai to seek judicial review of SC ruling on Parliamentary Quorum next month
By Nathaniel Nartey The Plaintiff in the Supreme Court ruling on the voting rights of Deputy Speakers of Parliament, Justice Abdulai has reiterated his resolve in seeking a review to the ruling which declared that Deputy Speakers can vote when presiding in the absence of the Speaker. Speaking on our Current Affairs Programme, FOCUS, all […]
“Your Unanimous Ruling Is Inimical To Our Democracy”- Johnson Asiedu Nketia to SC Justices
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito, has intimated that the unanimous ruling by the Justices of the country’s apex court is inimical to our democracy. The NDC Chief Scribe was of the opinion that there is no way any […]
Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi to host World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off between Ghana and Nigeria
By William Billy Graham The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted a one-match approval for Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to host the World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff match between Ghana and Nigeria. The approval comes after a CAF Licensing Inspector visited the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Sunday to inspect the facility. […]
SC Case on Voting Rights of Deputy Speaker: Review is needless – Ayikoi Otoo
By Nathaniel Nartey Former Attorney General and retired Diplomat, Ayikoi Otoo says a review of the recent Supreme Court ruling is needless. On March 9th, 2022 Ghana’s Supreme Court ruled that Parliament’s Deputy Speaker can vote and form part of the quorum when presiding. Mr. Otoo raised concerns with the Plaintiff, saying he intentionally left […]
I was not sponsored by any political party- Justice Abdulai
By Nathaniel Nartey A Private Legal Practitioner and Plaintiff in the Supreme Court case on the voting rights of Deputy Speakers of Parliament Justice Abdulai has denied allegations that he is being sponsored by political parties to seek review on the ruling. Speaking on our current affairs programme ‘Focus’ Mr. Abdulai said he is saddened […]
Condemn Coup d’etats
By Edmond Tetteh There’s been much rhetoric and loose talk lately about the need for a forced change of government or coups by persons who may probably be young or not born when Ghana experienced some of the “annus horribilis” when it comes to coup d’etats. Regrettably, the reason for these coup mongers is the […]