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Health Ministry reveals Chief of Staff’s role in $34.9m ambulance spare parts deal saga
The Ministry of Health has responded to concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, about a service contract with Service Auto Group Ghana Limited for the maintenance of...
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NAPO asked chiefs to contribute to development, not join political parties – Fiifi Boafo clarifies
Fiifi Boafo, spokesperson for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, has clarified that Dr. Prempeh’s request for chiefs to weigh in on political matters does not violate Ghana’s...
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Residents block Accra-Tema Motorway following fatal accident on Thursday
A severe traffic disruption occurred on the Accra-Tema motorway Thursday evening, bringing traffic to a standstill for commuters and drivers alike.Reports suggest that a hit-and-run incident was responsible for the chaos.According to eyewitnesses, a...
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More Bawumia promises; as the veep promises farmers with tractors
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to support Ghanaian farmers with tractors and credit facilities to boost productivity and lower food prices.Speaking at a campaign rally in Wa...
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Yagbonwura allegedly ‘sacks’ gov’t delegation sent to intercede for Jinapor
The paramount chief of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Soale Jewu Soale has had to send away a high-powered government delegation seeking to have the ban on Samuel Abu Jinapor, the MP for Damongo and...
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Good Grow, the “wee” farm company set up by Akufo-Addo’s daughters
Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made startling allegations against President Akufo-Addo’s daughters, claiming they own a marijuana company named Good Grow Limited along with several other businesses.Mr Ablakwa...
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Akufo-Addo’s daughters and friends have founded 42 businesses since 2017 – Okudzeto
Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that President Akufo-Addo’s daughters, Edwina Akufo-Addo, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, together with friends have forty-two companies under their names in Ghana.He mentioned a marijuana...
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“We will deal with him” – Family of late Atta Mills to Anyidoho
In the wake of the chaos at the 12th-anniversary commemoration ceremony on July 24, 2024, the family of the late Ghanaian president, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, has announced potential legal action against...
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NDC’s Kpeli Worlase suspended for misconduct
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the immediate suspension of Kpeli Worlase, a member of the Afram Plains North Constituency in the Eastern Region, due to various allegations of misconduct.This decision, declared...
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Arrest Ken Ofori-Atta – Pillars of Cadres demands
The Pillars of Ghana Cadres, a faction within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are demanding the immediate arrest of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.This call comes after allegations that Ofori-Atta approved a $34.9...
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Gov’t is still providing you vaccines – Abena Osei justifies payment of COVID-19 Recovery Levy
The government will persist in collecting the COVID-19 recovery levy to address the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, according to Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare.This stance comes in...
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Chaotic scenes at Atta Mills’ 12th anniversary wreath-laying ceremony
The 12th-anniversary wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service for the late former President John Evans Atta Mills is being held at the Asomdwee Park, near the Black Star Square.The event has not been without drama...
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Two of Akufo-Addo’s daughters fingered in shady $34.9m ambulance spare parts deal
North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has unveiled startling new details regarding the ongoing $34.9 million ambulance spare parts deal scandal.According to Ablakwa, President Akufo-Addo’s daughters are allegedly linked to Service...
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Key highlights from the Mid-Year Budget Review presentation
After a nearly four-hour delay due to a standoff between the leadership of the Minority caucus and the government, the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, delivered the Mid-Year Budget review on Tuesday,...
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Gov’t to reintroduce road tolls in 2025 – Finance Minister
The government is set to reintroduce road tolls in 2025 following their suspension in 2021. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced this plan during the mid-year budget review in Parliament on July 23,...
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Cabinet greenlights re-introduction of road tolls
Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has noted that the Minister for Roads, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has received cabinet approval to begin the process of re-introducing road tolls.The Housing Minister made this known to...
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Finance Minister presents 2024 mid-year budget
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is set to deliver the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament today.This marks Dr. Amin Adam's debut budget presentation since his appointment to the role in February...
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Govt paid $10m, not $34m for ambulance servicing, apologise – Dormaa East MP to Ablakwa
Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Apreku Twum-Barimah, has called on North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to retract his statements and issue an apology regarding his claims about the ambulance servicing contract....
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I am the voice of every Ghanaian, not just your voters – Bagbin to Sefwi-Wiawso MP
On Monday, July 22, 2024, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin criticized Kwaku Afriyie, the MP for Sefwi Wiawso, for challenging his authority.During his announcement of the president's nominations for two new Supreme Court justices,...
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“Away! Away! No laptop no council meeting!,” – GNAT stages walkout on Deputy Education Minister over failed promise
The National Council of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) recently staged a dramatic walkout during a meeting with Deputy Education Minister, Prof. Kingsley Nyarko. The protest stems from the government’s failure to...
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You represent Sefwi Wiawso, I represent Ghana – Speaker descends on ‘rude’ MP
Parliament witnessed a dramatic confrontation today, Monday, July 22, 2024, when Speaker Alban Bagbin clashed with Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso.The altercation began when Speaker Bagbin informed the House...
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Speaker Bagbin sacks “rude” Sefwi Wiawso MP from Parliament
The Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Kwaku Afriyie, found himself wanting in Parliament today, Monday, July 22, 2024.During today's parliamentary sitting, Mr Afriyie passed a comment deemed to be rude by Speaker Alban...
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Saturday is to worship, rest and not to vote – SDA tells EC, Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo's request for the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church to reconsider its decision against voting on December 7 appears to have been unsuccessful.The Church reiterated in a statement that while voting is...
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Gyampo, Kpebu drag A-G, EOCO to court over Cecilia Dapaah case
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu and University of Ghana Professor Ransford Gyampo have jointly sued the Attorney-General (A-G) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the handling of the case involving former...
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Ofori-Atta approved $34.9M for ambulance parts before leaving Finance Ministry – Ablakwa
In his latest exposé on financial mismanagement and corruption, North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has unveiled documents from Ghana's Ministry of Finance, revealing a scandal involving a $34.9 million payment authorized by former...
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Yagbonwura bans Samuel Jinapor from stepping foot in palaces in Gonja land
The Overload of the Gonja Traditional Authority, His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I, is reported to have banned the Lands and Natural Resource Minister and Member of Parliament for the Damango Constituency, Samuel Abu...
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Gov’t lands were sold under Kufuor, Mills, Mahama administrations; I have prove – Samuel Jinapor
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor claims to have evidence to prove that the sale of government lands occurred under previous administrations, including those of Presidents Kufuor, Mills, and Mahama.Mr...
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My signature was forged – National Paralympic Committee President on Norway marathon saga
President of the National Paralympic Committee – Ghana, Samson Deen, has firmly denied allegations that he authorized a group of Ghanaian para-athletes to travel to Norway for this year’s Bergen Marathon.His comments come...
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Ghana’s paracycling team members abscond upon arrival at Oslo for marathon
Members of Ghana's paracycling team have absconded to various Schengen states after arriving in Norway earlier this year to prepare for the Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon.The 11-member team failed to register and participate...
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Students at College of Education abandon campus as CETAG strike intensifies
Students at Bimbilla College of Education are facing significant challenges as they are forced to leave campus due to the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).The strike,...
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Kasoa: Police arrest 3 for alleged baby theft
Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing a baby and deceiving the mother into believing the child had died in Kasoa, Central Region.The suspects, identified as Magdalene Nana Adwoa Boafo (28), Faustina Binney...
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Global IT outage hasn’t affected KIA’s operations – GACL
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that operations at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) remain unaffected by the ongoing global IT outage that has disrupted numerous airports and airlines worldwide.Industries globally, including airlines,...
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Election security is not a part of our job – EC
Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, has clarified that the EC is not responsible for ensuring security during elections.Her statement comes as a response to misconceptions about the Commission’s role...
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EC probes how NPP’s Ahiagbah voted in 2020 without having name in register
Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has announced that investigations are ongoing into how Richard Ahiagbah, Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was able to vote in the 2020 general...
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‘800,000 SDA members should not be disenfranchised’- Bryan Acheampong to EC
Bryan Acheampong, Ghana’s Minister for Agriculture, has urged the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) to permit its members to cast their votes alongside security personnel.He highlighted that with over 800,000 members, the SDA community...
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87% Ghanaians say the country has lost its direction under Akufo-Addo – Afrobarometer
A recent democracy risk report by Afrobarometer has revealed a stark decline in public confidence in Ghana's direction, with 87% of Ghanaians, or nearly 9 out of 10, expressing concerns about the country's trajectory....
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Branding Bawumia a liar is no longer working – Top NDC member worries over 2024 election
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is apparently experiencing internal unease as its strategy to undermine Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's credibility appears to be backfiring.In an open letter published by ghanaguardian.com, a concerned NDC...
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EC to address Parliament on 2024 elections preparations today
Today, Friday, July 19, 2024, the Electoral Commission (EC) is expected to appear before Parliament to brief the House on the 2024 General Elections preparations.The purpose of the meeting, which is anticipated to occur...
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Govt is not obliged to pay GHS5.3m in compensation for demolition of Bulgarian Embassy – Lands Ministry
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has strongly denied allegations that the government is obligated to pay the Bulgarian Embassy GHS 5,383,000.00 for the 2017 demolition of its building.Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member...
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GAF exposes Jakpa’s alleged indebtedness, insubordination and indiscipline during military days
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) appeared in the Accra High Court as part of the ongoing trial involving Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, following a subpoena by Richard...
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Social media users worried about Dampare over appointment of Deputy IGP by Akufo-Addo
Recent changes within the Ghana Police Service have ignited widespread speculation on social media.Many users suggest that President Akufo-Addo's decision to appoint Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy...
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More hardship as transport fares go up by 15%
Ghanaians will soon face increased transportation costs as the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has announced a 15% hike in transport fares effective Monday, July 22.This decision, according to the association, is a response...
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NAPO hailing from here does not guarantee that we will vote for you – Kumasi market women
Traders at the Racecourse Market in Kumasi have expressed their dissatisfaction with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging Ashanti region voters to explore other options in the upcoming December 2024 general elections.Their discontent...
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“That is not how he is” – Buipe-Wura Jinapor II defends NAPO over arrogant tag
Buipe-Wura Abdulai Jinapor II has denied claims that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, is arrogant.Speaking during a visit from the NPP flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu...
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Appointment of Yohunu as Dep IGP is part of conspiracy to oust IGP Dampare – Security Analyst alleges
Security expert Richard Kumadoe has suggested that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's recent appointment of Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations...
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Akufo-Addo names Christian Tetteh Yohuno as Deputy IGP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) overseeing Operations.The announcement, released on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, follows recommendations...
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FACT-CHECK: Picture of NAPO holding NDC-branded umbrella at a public event doctored
GhanaFact.com has debunked a viral photo circulating on social media allegedly showing Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, holding an umbrella branded with the logo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).The...
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Supreme Court postpones verdict on anti-LGBTQ Bill injunctions
The Supreme Court has postponed its decision on the injunction application filed by Dr. Amanda Odoi and Broadcast Journalist, Richard Sky, against the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill to the President.Instead, the court...
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Marwako Fast Food to appeal court’s GHC1M damages ruling
Marwako Fast Food's management has rejected a court order to pay over GH₵1 million in damages for the 2022 food poisoning incident that affected several customers.This sum is part of the relief awarded...
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Ghanaians are not stupid, we will punish you if you insult us – Bernard Avle to politicians
Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist Bernard Avle emphasized on his morning show that politicians must start taking Ghanaians seriously.He expressed frustration with politicians making empty promises amidst the current economic challenges faced by Ghanaians.Avle asserted that...
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