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Kenneth Offei Asah, an activist for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has assured everyone that Sammi Awuku, a former national organizer for the party, is ready to run for the Akropong seat and has warned that anyone who fabricates lies and propaganda against him will be unsuccessful. As a National Youth Organiser and later as National Organiser, Sammi Awuku, CEO of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), played a significant role in mobilizing support for the NPP. His desire to run for the Akropong Constituency seat appeared to have incensed those who are determined to damage his reputation through false accusations…

High level of pressure is developing between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Central Tender Review Committee of the Ministry of Finance (CTRC) over the former’s choice of hiring a firm that experts believe is insufficiently qualified to oversee the implementation of an Integrated Tax Application System (ITAS) project. Whereas the GRA is set to appoint and announce IPMC partnering TATA consulting services as the preferred company to oversee ITAS implementation, CTRC, a body mandated by the Government to advice on the award of contracts has raised queries and objected to that decision. Due to TATA’s performance against the…

President Akufo-Addo has assured the Ghanaian people of Government’s commitment to resolving successfully the difficulties confronting the nation. Speaking at the 18th Consultative Council Meeting of the Anglican Church on Sunday, 12th February 2023, President Akufo-Addo indicated that he was aware of that these are difficult times Ghana, just as they are for most people in the world. “However, with the help of Almighty God, and backed by a sense of determination, hard work and collective sacrifices on our part, I am confident that we will successfully confront the difficulties, bring relief to the Ghanaian people, and return the economy…

The Member of Parliament for Offinso South Constituency and member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Hon. Isaac Yaw Opoku has praised Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) – an Implementing Agency under the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation for its strong operational and financial position. Mr. Prince Ofosu Sefah, Administrator (CEO) of GIFEC, commented on the development of the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Initiative (GRT&DIP), the organization’s flagship project, highlighting its exceptional character given that it started in late 2020. He stated that 473 of the 1,008 Rural Mobile Sites (or 50% of the…

Political Scientist Prof Ransford Gyampo has detailed, unfair and illegitimate contract extensions for key officers at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), including the Commissioner General of GRA, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, who has been at post even though his post-retirement contract ended in 2021. He indicated in a letter that, the happenings at the revenue mobilization outfit are creating tension and do not augur well for its proper functioning. According to Prof Gyampo, the Akufo-Addo-led “government initiated a great policy to suspend the granting of post retirement contract to people working in some state agencies where labor and expertise aren’t…

It was a very unusual day for Henrietta, who had just gained admission to the university. Even though she was excited about being enrolled, her first few days in the school had been rather turbulent. Unlike her senior high school, the university was a relatively huge environment, so understanding the layout of the campus had become a burden for her. On a few occasions, Henrietta had missed her way to her room after lectures, and her first few days in the university was becoming increasingly frustrating. But this particular day was unusual because, after missing her way, she also realised…

The Deputy Communication Officer of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Brong Ahafo Region, Mr Eric Adjei has questioned the rationale behind the appointment of Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond as Trade and Industry Minister to replace Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen who resigned to campaign for his presidential ambition. To him, the appointment of KT Hammond will amount to nothing better, adding that, he carries coconut head with empty power to make critical decisions. He said KT Hammond’s appointment will amount to zero achievement as he has passed the stage of thinking properly for growth…

Gospel musician, Perpetual Didier has said, her family rejects the post-mortem examination conducted on her late brother, Shadrach Arloo by the Ghana Police Service. Arloo, 32 years, according to reports is said to have died at the West Hills mall following an altercation with private security guards and a police officer who were trying to search his bag. However, police statement indicated that, eight wraps containing dry leaves tied in a polythene bag which tested positive for cannabis was found in his throat. READ ALSO: West Hills Mall Killing: Shadrach Arloo’s Autopsy Report Shows He Swallowed ‘Weed’ In His Throat Reacting…

Eight students have been confirmed dead when a boat carrying eight students from the Atikagome Community in the Sene East District of the Bono East region sank on the Volta Lake. The eight were among 20 students who were halfway between Atikagome and Wayokope when the event happened. Speaking to Citi News about the incident, Ibrahim Wudonyim, the Sene East Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), said they received the tragic too late. According to Mr. Wudonyim, the incident took place in a small fishing town near the only school in the region.