88 m. ago There are less than 60 political appointees at Presidency – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has told Parliament that there are currently fewer than 60 presidential staffers working at the Presidency, alongside fewer than 60 Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

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7 h. ago Richard Obeng Mensah: The initial failings of Ghana’s new Attorney

‘I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion’ – Thomas Jefferson. ‘Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of everything or be brought under its power’ – 1 Corinthians 6:12 (AMP). Dr. Basabasa: Good to see Prof. Nkwantabisa and Opanin Wisdom. I have a lot on my mind to discuss with both of you. President Mahama has now appointed 26 Ministers of State and 16 Regional Ministers, making it a total of 42 ministers. A number of deputy ministerial positions are yet to be approved by Parliament. Prof., what is your initial assessment of these ministers?

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43 h. ago Mahama is painting a picture of economy in coma misleading – Stephen Amoah

The former Deputy Minister of Finance and Nhyiaeso MP, Dr Stephen Amoah, has dismissed claims by President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s economy is in a dire state.

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43 h. ago Mahama painting a picture of economy in coma misleading – Stephen Amoah

The former Deputy Minister of Finance and Nhyiaeso MP, Dr Stephen Amoah, has dismissed claims by President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s economy is in a dire state.

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55 h. ago Most Ghanaians Can Only Achieve Financial Freedom if Rent Payments are Only for 6 Months – John Dumelo

Ghanaian farmer, actor and politician John Setor Dumelo has said the path to financial freedom for many Ghanaians is blocked due to our ‘wicked’ rent system, which takes two years advance payment before getting a property. According to Dumelo, who is the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture as well as the Member of Parliament ... Read more The post Most Ghanaians Can Only Achieve Financial Freedom if Rent Payments are Only for 6 Months – John Dumelo appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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4 d. ago Apologise to Mahama if you know you made a ‘flimsy statement,’ Dr Amoah tells Abronye DC

Former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has called on Kwame Baffoe, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), popularly known as Abronye DC, to apologise to President John Mahama if he acknowledges that his previous statements were incorrect.

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4 d. ago Ntim Fordjour urges schools to closely supervise disruptive students

Former Deputy Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has called on school authorities to identify and strictly monitor students with a history of causing trouble to prevent violent incidents on campuses.

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4 d. ago NDC MPs supported the Defence Ministry loan approach, ‘you can ask Ato Forson’ – Dr Stephen Amoah

Dr. Stephen Amoah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, has stated that Members of Parliament (MPs) from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were part of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government's decision to take loans to equip the country's Ministry of Defence.

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4 d. ago What Mahama presented ‘was not the true state of the economy’

Dr. Stephen Amoah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, has raised concerns over the accuracy of President John Dramani Mahama's recent State of the Nation address, delivered on Thursday.

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5 d. ago We need to hold a dialogue on Ghana’s rent control and management system – Tetteh

Deputy Minister-designate for Works and Housing, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, has suggested that a dialogue on Ghana’s rent control and management system could help address the ongoing challenges in the housing sector.

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5 d. ago We need to encourage more women to enter politics – Deputy Local gov’t minister nominee

The Deputy Minister Designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has called for greater efforts to encourage women to enter politics.

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5 d. ago I don’t take this responsibility and confidence lightly – Suhuyini to Mahama on his appointment

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has expressed his gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama following his nomination as Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways.

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5 d. ago I would have accepted Deputy Minister role if offered by Mahama – Adongo

The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has revealed that he would have accepted a Deputy Ministerial position if it had been offered to him by President John Mahama.

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5 d. ago Just two months into presidency, there’s dumsor here and there – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and a former Deputy Education Minister, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the return of erratic power supply, popularly known as dumsor.

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5 d. ago Hassan Tampuli questions Mahama’s decision to cut sod for new Hajj Village already under construction

Former Deputy Minister for Transport under the immediate past Akufo-Addo government, Hassan Tampuli, has expressed shock by an announcement that President John Mahama is scheduled to cut sod for the commencement of work for a new Hajj Village in Accra.

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5 d. ago Adongo Claims Mahama’s Advisors Deemed Him “Too Big” for Deputy Minister Role

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/adongo-claims-mahamas-advisors-deemed-him-too-big-for-deputy-minister-role/Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has revealed that he was overlooked for a deputy ministerial position in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration because advisors close to the president believed he was “too big” for such a role. Speaking in an interview, Adongo expressed his willingness to serve in any capacity to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/adongo-claims-mahamas-advisors-deemed-him-too-big-for-deputy-minister-role/

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5 d. ago Economy worse than Mahama presented, details will be revealed in budget – Dep. Finance Minister nominee

The Deputy Finance Minister nominee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has stated that Ghana’s economic situation is far worse than what President John Mahama presented in his State of the Nation Address (SONA).

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6 d. ago We will ensure roadside weeds are cleared – Alhassan Suhuyini

The Deputy Minister nominee for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini has called for renewed attention to the issue of overgrown weeds along urban roads, suggesting that the government may need to push for contracts to be awarded specifically for clearing these weeds.

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6 d. ago Dr Asah Asante calls for abolishment of deputy ministerial positions

Dr Asah Asante, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has reiterated the call for the abolishment of deputy ministerial positions in governance.

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6 d. ago Visa application is a right, not a privilege – Emmanuel Bombande

The former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Emmanuel Bombande, has stated that applying for a visa is a fundamental right of Ghanaians, not a privilege.

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