Author: Insight News

According to Gifty Twum-Ampofo, the deputy education minister in charge of Technician and Vocational Education Training (TVET), teachers are to blame for Ghana’s current economic situation. She argued that if the economy is struggling, Ghanaians shouldn’t place the blame on Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The deputy education minister claims that studies have shown a strong correlation between a country’s gross tertiary enrollment ratio and its GDP. “So, for our instructors, for our lecturers here, we see that once you have that responsibility and you get so much committed [to it], then you are sure that the gross tertiary enrolment ratio…

On July 4, 2023, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will dedicate the renovated Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, which cost about $3.5 million. In Ghana, a significant historical monument is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. It was a memorial to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the nation’s first president. The remains of the first President and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah, are also interred there. The Park is situated on the site of the former Polo Grounds of the British colonial government in Accra, where Dr. Kwame Nkrumah proclaimed Ghana’s independence. After many years of independence, the former head of state, His Excellency…

Despite the recent tension between them as a result of the revelation in Yvonne’s book, “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson,” where she disclosed having an abortion for Sarkodie in 2010, artist manager Mr. Logic claims that actress Yvonne Nelson and rapper Sarkodie are still very much in love. This is in light of Yvonne’s admission that she had an abortion for Sarkodie back in 2010 in her book, “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson.” Mr. Logic shared his thoughts during his appearance on UTV, saying, “I can tell you with certainty that Yvonne Nelson still harbors strong feelings for Sarkodie. This…

Baba Rahman, a defender for the Black Stars, has reportedly ended his relationship with English Premier League team Chelsea, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. The popular transfer news expert claims that the Ghanaian will play for Greek club PAOK in 2023–2024. Romano announced on social media that the former Reading player would sign a two-year deal with the top-flight club in Greece. “It’s now over for Abdul Rahman Baba at Chelsea. Contract set to be terminated on mutual agreement and he’s joining Greek side PAOK. #CFC PAOK will sign Baba as free agent on two year deal until 2025”.…

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), allegedly tried to buy off James Gyakye Quayson, the candidate for the by-election in Assin North. In addition to saying that Quayson was unwavering in his commitment to and love for his constituents, he revealed that the government had threatened to put him in jail after they had failed to get him to step down. Sammy Gyamfi wrote about Gyakye Quayson’s commitment to fighting for justice despite all obstacles and even at the risk of losing his civil liberties in…

The Attorney-General (A-G), Godfred Yeboah Dame, on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has requested that the criminal charges against James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament-elect for Assin North, be dropped. The High Court in Accra is currently hearing the perjury case against James Gyakye Quayson. In connection with a number of alleged offenses in the run-up to the 2020 Assin North parliamentary election, he is accused of forgery and perjury. He entered a not guilty plea to five counts of forging a passport or travel document, making a false statutory declaration intentionally, lying under oath, and making…

Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, the member of parliament for Yendi, has given Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia a brand-new Mitsubishi pickup in support of the vice president’s 2024 presidential bid. Farouk Aliu Mahama, who has openly declared support for Dr. Bawumia, claims he is backing his support with the donation of the high-performing vehicle for his campaign. With campaign activities ramping up, Dr. Bawumia is widely expected to emerge as the next flagbearer of the NPP for the 2024 elections. The vehicle will support the Bawumia 2024 campaign’s operational efforts in the country’s Eastern Corridor, which includes, among other constituencies, Yendi, Bimbila,…

Today, July 3, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vetting committee will begin screening some candidates. The former trade minister Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten, vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Kwadwo Poku will be on the committee when it starts working. On Tuesday, July 4, the vetting committee will also hear from former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, former General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, and MP for Assin Central Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku, Dr. Owusu Afriyie, a former minister of agriculture, and Joe Ghartey, the MP for Essikado-Ketan Constituency, will take turns on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Francis Addai-Nimako,…

The Assin North by-election result, according to Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), has increased confidence in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2024 general election. Dr. Asante asserted on JoyTV on Saturday that the party’s victory gives them a sense of competition going into the general elections. He asserts that the current administration must change its approach and draw lessons from the by-election’smistakes. “I think we are a long way from December 07, 2024. So, there are still many things to resolve. The NPP’s internal…