LGBTQ Bill: Supreme Court defers ruling
By Beatrice Oppon The Supreme Court has deferred ruling on the two interlocutory injunctions seeking to restrain Parliament from forwarding the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill for Presidential assent or otherwise until the determination of the substantive suits. The Court said it will consider both the interlocutory injunctions and the substantive matter […]
President Akufo-Addo appoints COP Yohuno Deputy IGP in charge of Operations
Commissioner of Police (COP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno has been appointed as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made the appointment based on the advice of the Police Council. “This appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting held today, […]
Vice President Bawumia inaugurates ultra-modern one-shop for Police Officers
By Mercy Darko The Ghana Police Service has inaugurated an ultra-modern one-stop shop for Police Officers. The shop which will see the sale of police apparels and other accoutrements is to enable officers to purchase their items without stress. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who inaugurated the shop at a short ceremony in Accra, lauded the […]
Election 2024: Those who incite violence will be dealt with- Interior Minister warns
The Minister of the Interior, Mr Henry Quartey, has warned that anyone who makes threatening statements to incite violence before, during and after the December 7 Election will be sternly dealt with by the country’s laws. He stated that some persons in recent times have been making threatening statements on social media platforms to “butcher […]
The Siren Bill: A Distraction from the Real Solutions
By Ruth Adjorlolo, Journalist I am thrilled to see that the proposed “Siren Bill” has been met with widespread criticism in Ghana. The Bill, which aims to give politicians and government officials permission to use sirens to bypass traffic, is a misguided approach to addressing our transportation challenges. I strongly agree with the Bureau of […]
Election 2024: All Constituencies in Accra are Potential Hotspots- Peace Council
Greater Accra Regional Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, Henry Atto Okai, says every constituency in Accra is a potential hotspot and must be factored into security arrangements ahead of the 2024 general election. He said aside from the obvious hotspot areas, other constituencies have recently recorded violent incidents, hence the need to prepare […]
BOLGA: Mma Ayara Memorial Institute inspires women to invest in their ward’s education
By Peter Agengre Widows through the Widows and Orphans Movement in the Upper East Region is appealing to government to design programmes and policies that seek to prioritize the needs of widows and their children. At a memorial lecture by the Mma Ayara Memorial Institute in Bolgatanga, it came up that mothers are the sole […]
Afro-Sports Summit 2024: Sports Minister urges stakeholders to exchange knowledge and foster collaborations
By Nana Kwame Bediako The 3rd edition of the Afro Sports Summit commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The event, which will run for two days, will climax on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Hon. Mustapha Ussif, the Minister of Youth and […]
Accept 2024 election results- Jean Mensa to politicians
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has urged political parties to accept the outcome of the 2024 general election. During the presentation of the Democracy Cup to the EC by the leadership of Parliament in Accra on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, assured of transparent elections and urged political leaders […]
Minority plans another protest against Bank of Ghana
By Augustus Acquaye The Minority in Parliament has announced an engagement with the Police on modalities toward its planned demonstration against the management of the Bank of Ghana on July 30. Members of the Caucus staged a protest on October 3, 2023, to demand the resignation of Governor of the bank, Dr Ernest Addison and […]
