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Government has begun an accountability exercise to showcase its massive infrastructural developments in the various regions of the country while engaging citizens to take feedback on governance. Dubbed the Regional Townhall Meetings and Exhibition, the first edition has taken place in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise which is on the theme “Regional Revitalization: Government’s Commitment to Growth, Development, and Prosperity,” saw key government officials presenting updates on various projects and engaging directly with the public. Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar who opened the forum said the Townhall meetings are part of government strategy to account to Ghanaians what it…

The residents of Wawasua, in the Sunyani East Municipality of the Bono Region, have strongly expressed their need for enhanced mobile connectivity in their community. In an interview with Channel One News, on Tuesday 6th August, 2024, one resident lamented, “If we want to make a call, we have to climb trees. We used to climb a one-story building for better connectivity, but today the owner has told us we can no longer climb his building. We suffer to get a network signal. READ ALSO: Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Government Hands Over Reconstructed Appiatse Community Frustration among residents has reached a…

The launch of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Manifesto has been announced to take place in Takoradi, the Western regional capital, on Sunday, August 18, 2024. This announcement was made in a statement dated Monday, August 5, 2024, and signed by Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the party. To oversee the planning and execution of the event, an 11-member committee has been constituted by the party. The committee will be chaired by Oboshie Sai-Cofie, with Abena Asante serving as the secretary. Other members of the committee include Henry Nana Boakye, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Fati Abubakar, and Anthony…

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha has expressed unreserved confidence in the party’s prospects in the northern regions of Ghana ahead of the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary election. This assertion according to Mr. Mustapha is due to the party’s Presidential Candidate’s extensive tour across 16 regions, which he credits for igniting the vital energy necessary for a successful campaign. Reflecting on the party’s progress, Salam Mustapha highlighted key projections for the upcoming elections, indicating a significant shift in the political dynamics of the northern regions. “Don’t look for plaudits, look for results…

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…