6 h. ago Okyenman Gyaasehene Denies Tension in Kwabeng, Calls for Arrest of Individuals Spreading Fear

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/okyenman-gyaasehene-denies-tension-in-kwabeng-calls-for-arrest-of-individuals-spreading-fear/The Okyenman Gyaasehene and Kwabenghene, Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II, has strongly dismissed reports of tension and insecurity in the Kwabeng community, describing them as deliberate attempts by a few individuals to create fear and panic. Speaking in an exclusive interaction, the chief revealed that certain persons had previously threatened his life until the Regional Police […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/okyenman-gyaasehene-denies-tension-in-kwabeng-calls-for-arrest-of-individuals-spreading-fear/

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5 d. ago Kpebu’s case is a misdemeanour; OSP is overstretching the matter – Appiaagyei

Law lecturer at the University of Ghana has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he calls an excessive response in the arrest private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

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5 d. ago Kpebu’s case is a misdemeanour; OSP is overstretching the matter – Appiagyei

Law lecturer at the University of Ghana has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he calls an excessive response in the arrest private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

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5 d. ago Gideon Boako criticises government over tariff hikes, hails NPP’s past record

Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the newly announced electricity tariff increments, arguing that the increases place additional strain on already burdened consumers.

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1 week ago Finance minister rebuts claims of missed fiscal targets — “The data speaks, and it disagrees”

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has firmly rejected claims by Hon. Gideon Boako that the government missed “at least 50 percent” of its fiscal targets, describing the statement as inaccurate, unsupported, and contradicted by every macro indicator available.

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2 w. ago Gender Ministry condemns viral video of child being forced to smoke, calls for immediate arrest of perpetrators

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has condemned a disturbing video circulating on social media in which several men are seen forcing a young boy to smoke a cigarette.

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3 w. ago Boako warns: GH¢62bn sterilised by BoG has crippled household spending

Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has raised strong concerns over the tools deployed by the government to attain single-digit inflation, arguing that they have come at a steep cost to households and the broader economy.

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3 w. ago Gov’t failed to achieve 50% of 2025 projected targets – Gideon Boako

Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has criticised the government’s performance in the 2025 fiscal year, asserting that at least half of the targets set in the budget were not achieved.

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3 w. ago Gideon Boako highlights major red flags in 2026 budget, calls for urgent review

Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has raised serious concerns about the 2026 Budget, warning that several unresolved issues threaten the country’s economic direction.

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3 w. ago ‘Blatant falsehood’ in 2026 budget figures raises questions – Gideon Boako

Tano North MP, Gideon Boako, has criticised what he describes as inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the 2026 Budget, accusing the Finance Minister of presenting misleading figures. In his debate contribution on the floor of Parliament, he questioned why the budget claimed GH¢63 billion had been spent on the Big Push when, according to official appendices, […]

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3 w. ago Your excessive fiscal cuts hurting growth – Gideon Boako to Finance Minister

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has accused the Finance Minister of engaging in excessive fiscal consolidation that is undermining growth and depriving critical sectors of essential resources.

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3 w. ago Dadwene residents protest mass arrest of ‘innocent’ community members, call for their release

Residents of Kyekyewere-Dadwene in the Ashanti region are protesting against the joint military and police swoop that reportedly led to the arrest of some community members.

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3 w. ago Don’t arrest innocent people in the name of fighting galamsey — Tano North MP

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has called on the Ghana Armed Forces to ensure that the rights of civilians are protected during ongoing anti-illegal mining operations in the Ahafo Region. The MP’s appeal follows a large-scale joint police and military operation in Kenyasi and Hwediem on Wednesday, which led to several arrests […]

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3 w. ago Repatriating Ahafo residents to Kumasi ‘unfair and unjust’ – Dr Boako fumes

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised the decision to transfer residents arrested in Hwediem, Ahafo Region, to Kumasi for detention, describing it as “unfair and unjust.” He said the action placed unnecessary hardship on the affected individuals and their families, limiting access to legal representation and family support. In a […]

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3 w. ago Gideon Boako urges calm in Hwediem, decries collective punishment over galamsey attack

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has appealed to residents of Hwediem in the Ahafo Region to remain calm following a military swoop that led to the mass arrest and repatriation of several people to Kumasi.

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3 w. ago Dr Gideon Boako condemns mass arrests, calls for respect for human rights in Ahafo operation

The Member of Parliament for Tano North in the Ahafo Region, Dr Gideon Boako, has strongly condemned the recent military swoop and mass arrests of residents in connection with the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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4 w. ago Dr. Gideon Boako calls for national geological survey to curb illegal mining

Member of Parliament for Tano North and alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Dr. Gideon Boako, has called for a comprehensive national geological survey to identify mineral-rich zones and reduce the widespread illegal mining activities known locally as galamsey. Speaking at the closing session of the maiden College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) International Sustainability Conference on the theme “Sustainability through Social Inclusion, Business Innovations and Global Trends”, Dr. Boako said the absence of clear geological mapping contributes to the indiscriminate digging of land across the country.

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