Don’t be cowed into submission – President Akufo-Addo tells new EC members
By: Bright Ntramah Three new members of the Electoral Commission (EC) have been sworn into office by President Akufo-Addo. They are Salima Ahmed Tijani, Rev. Akua Buabema Ofori Boateng and Dr. Peter Appiahene. The President urged members of the EC not to allow any individual or political party to cow them into submission. He however […]
President Akufo-Addo expresses worry over shortage of some childhood vaccines
By Edzorna Francis Mensah President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed worry over the shortage of some childhood vaccines in the country, as he stated that, “the current shortage of some childhood vaccines in the country has concerned me greatly”. According to him, this shortage, if prolonged, will negatively affect Ghana’s Childhood Immunisation Programme, which […]
COVID-19 funds used judiciously – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has rejected reports that government misapplied funds meant for the fight against COVID-19. The Auditor General’s report on Ghana’s covid-19 transactions from March 2020 to June 2022 uncovered several infractions relative to expenditures in the fight against the global pandemic. Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo says government expenditure has been on urgent projects across the […]
President Akufo-Addo congratulates Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu
By Seli Baisie President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his congratulations to the newly-elected Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for winning the just-ended elections. Bola Tinubu who was the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the fiercely contested elections held on February 25, 2023. On behalf of the Ghanaian people and […]
Reduce your Ministers from 85 to 65 – Minority tells President Akufo-Addo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority Caucus in Parliament led by its leadership is calling for the immediate reduction in the number of Ministers from the current 86 to 65. The caucus is also urging President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to merge some Ministries to bring the number of Ministers down as the country is currently […]
“The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away” – President Akufo-Addo writes emotional tribute to Christian Atsu
By: Henrietta Afful President Akufo-Addo has on behalf of the Government and people of Ghana paid glowing tribute to Christian Atsu who has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake. President Akufo-Addo in a Facebook post said the Ghana Football has lost one of “its finest […]
President Akufo-Addo welcomes programme to introduce ICT into Kindergarten system
Of the 350 Kindergarten blocks Government is constructing across the country, 160 have been completed. A number of dilapidated kindergarten blocks are also being renovated. President Akufo-Addo who announced this at the inauguration of the Kwabenya Model KG in the Ga East Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, said the Arab Fund is also building […]
President Akufo-Addo makes new appointments; KT Hammond heads to Trade Ministry
By: Henrietta Afful President Akufo-Addo has made new ministerial appointments. The appointments comprises reshuffle, elevations and replacement. The nominees are to act until they are vetted and approved by Parliament. Reading the list of nominees out, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin indicated that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa and former Deputy […]
Jubilee House: Idris Elba meets President Akufo-Addo; talks to build world class studios in Ghana
By: Edward Nyarko Ghana will soon join the elite club of countries with world class film studios but this will require a policy that could attract top stars in the global movie industry, says Idris Elba. The English actor is in Accra and had a meeting with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House. The alumnus […]
WASSA: President Akufo-Addo announces plans to establish War College in Ghana
By: Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has announced plans to establish a War College in Ghana. The College will train Military personnel in modern warfare and other strategies. Speaking at the 2022 WASSA Games at the Burma Camp in Accra, the President said the GET Fund would provide the initial capital for the construction. He therefore […]