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In a heartfelt plea during the 6th Legislature Delocalised Meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament held in Winneba, Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, has called for urgent collective action to tackle the growing menace of plastic waste. Addressing fellow lawmakers, Afenyo-Markin underscored the gravity of the plastic waste issue, noting its impact across cities from Dakar to Lagos, Niamey, Accra, and Abidjan. “Plastic waste is not just a Ghanaian problem; it’s a pressing concern for every urban center in West Africa,” he emphasized. He argued that due to the cross-border nature of plastic pollution, a…

Ghana’s Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, and businessman Richard Jakpa, technically bringing to an end a case trial that has been pending for years for allegedly causing financial loss of €2.37 million to the State in an ambulance deal. The High Court, under Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe, had previously rejected Dr. Forson’s argument that there was no case against him, and ordered him to open his defense. Jakpa had also faced similar hurdles, having to call witnesses in his defense. The Court of Appeal’s decision, announced yesterday, July…

The Parliament of Ghana has officially passed the Affirmative Action Bill into law making it a significant milestone that has been on the waiting list for advocates of gender and social equity. The historic vote and subsequent passage into law, which took place yesterday, marks an important stride towards addressing gender disparities and promoting inclusivity in various sectors of Ghanaian society. Minister For Gender, Children, And Social Protection – Hon. Dakoa Newman, moving the motion for the passage noted “today is a day of triumph and hope, With the passing of the Affirmative Action Bill, we are taking a decisive…

In recent days, the conversation around sexual wellness has expanded significantly, with dildos and sex enhancements becoming more mainstream. Ghana’s Supreme Court has declared, an existing law that criminalises unnatural sexual intercourse and makes it unlawful for both heterosexuals and homosexuals to have anal sex. In a unanimous decision on Wednesday (24 July 2024), a seven-member panel of the court dismissed a suit challenging the constitutionality of Section 104 (1) (b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which makes sexual intercourse in an unnatural manner a crime even if it involves two consenting adults. This article delves into…

Elections the world over are underpinned by policy proposals for the electorate’s consideration before ballots are cast. In Ghana, one key ingredient for a political party to succeed at the polls is having clear, concise, and realistic policy proposals. Out of the policy proposals captured in various manifestos, one or two should stand out or resonate with the masses. The New Patriotic Party, in the run-up to the 2016 general elections, presented policy proposals embraced by the electorate. These included Free SHS, One District One Factory, One Village One Dam, One Million Dollars per Constituency, One Ambulance per Constituency, etc.…

Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister responsible for Ghana’s Communications and Digitalisation has stated emphatically that she holds the Girls-In-ICT initiative implemented by the Akufo-Addo administration through her Ministry dear to her heart because it sees to train young ladies and bridge the gender digital divide. “I have always had a special place in my heart for the Girls-in-ICT initiative which to me is a conscious effort to break barriers, dispel myths, and build a more welcoming digital future rather than a mere program. We need to make sure that girls are not left behind in a world where technology is changing…

“The Board and Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) wish to inform the public that the process to divest 60% of SSNIT’s stake in the hotels has been terminated”, a statement released in Accra on Friday July 12, 2024 and signed by Elizabeth Akua Ohene, Chairperson of SSNIT Board of Trustees, noted. The statement, issued on SSNIT’s letter head noted further: “We wish to assure pensioners, contributors and the public of our commitment to managing the affairs of the Trust prudently for the sustainability of the Pension Scheme.” This brings to a possible end the never-ending controversies…

The small Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park in Pennsylvania is reeling after the FBI named a young local man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, as the person who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally and shocked the nation. Investigators believe that Crooks, armed with an AR-style rifle, opened fire at the former president while he was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving one audience member dead and two others critically wounded. The 20-year-old kitchen worker was shot dead at the scene by a Secret Service sniper, officials said. In his quiet and well-to-do hometown, however, neighbours are in shock,…

Samuel Abu Jinapor Esq., Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has been designated by President Nana Akufo-Addo to take up Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Ministry of Energy. The President has also directed the newly appointed Minister-of-State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, to be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Ministry. These directives from the Presidency, given on Thursday July 11, were necessitated by the resignation of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Minister for Energy after he became the running mate to partner Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia, flag-bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the December…

A private legal practitioner, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has emerged victorious in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), parliamentary primary for the Manhyia South Constituency. The election, held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, saw Baffour Awuah garnering 376 votes, securing a decisive win over his closest competitor, Nana Owusu Prempeh, also the brother of the outgoing MP for Manhyia South constituency, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, received 141 votes. Following his victory, the private legal practitioner, Nana Agyei, expressed his gratitude to the party members and delegates for their support. In his victory speech, he emphasized the importance of unity within the…