83 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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3 h. ago New BoG building: Johnson Asiama’s full speech before Parliament

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Johnson Asiama, appeared before Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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3 h. ago Ayariga demands more accountability after BoG explains cost of new HQ to Parliament

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called for an explanation from the former leadership of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) regarding the $11 million spent on procuring furniture and furnishing the new Bank of Ghana head office.

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4 h. ago Approvals were secured for all procurement processes for our new HQ – BoG

Stephen Yankyera Amoh, a technical member of the team that accompanied the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, to Parliament, has stated that all procurement processes for the construction of the new headquarters were duly approved. He disclosed this when the Governor appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding […]

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5 h. ago Cost per square meter of BoG HQ lower than Ghana and West African average – Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has defended the cost of the new Bank of Ghana headquarters, stating that its cost per square metre is lower than both Ghanaian and West African market averages. He made this disclosure when he appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding the construction of […]

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5 h. ago New BoG Headquarters: Value for money audit to be conducted by AESL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama has disclosed that plans are underway to conduct a value for money audit of the new Bank of Ghana Headquarters building at Ridge, Accra. Briefing a committee of Parliament on the cost of the project on Wednesday, March 5, Dr Asiama said steps have […]

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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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10 h. ago Open up bond market for more investment options – Gideon Boako advises Finance Minister

Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Dr Gideon Boako, has urged the Finance Minister to consider opening up the bond market to provide more investment opportunities.

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11 h. ago Gideon Boako breaks down Ghana’s debt contribution: NDC 43%, NPP 38%

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has provided a breakdown of Ghana’s total public debt, attributing 43% to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration and 38% to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

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12 h. ago Set KPIs for State Owned Enterprises – Edem Agbana appeals to Mahama

Ketu North Member of Parliament, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the newly appointed heads of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Ghana.

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23 h. ago One injured as Savannah College of Education students clash with police

One person has been confirmed injured after scores of Savannah College of Education students clashed with the police this afternoon while demanding a refund of their fees. Yesterday, the students locked up lecture halls and boycotted all academic activities, vowing to confront any lecturer who attempted to enter the school. The aggrieved students accused the […]

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25 h. ago Savannah Minister accuses GTEC and NPP of premature Savannah College of Education absorption claim

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has accused both the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the previous administration of prematurely announcing that the Savannah College of Education had been absorbed by the government and had attained public status.

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25 h. ago I Have No Criminal Record To Be Arrested In The US, I Will Take Legal Actions Against Those Falsely Accusing Me – Nyiraba Kojo Reveals

Ghanaian musician and businessman, Nhyiraba Kojo, has vehemently denied rumours suggesting that he was arrested in the United States in connection with the ongoing fraud case involving socialite Hajia4Real. In a recent interview after being spotted at an airport by some bloggers, the musician made it clear that the allegations were baseless and intended to ... Read more The post I Have No Criminal Record To Be Arrested In The US, I Will Take Legal Actions Against Those Falsely Accusing Me – Nyiraba Kojo Reveals appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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26 h. ago Speaker apologises to Rawlings’ family, Anlo State over verbal attack on Zanetor in Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has apologised to the MP for Klottey Korle, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, her entire family, and the chiefs and people of Anlo State following the controversial “daughter of a murderer” comment.

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29 h. ago Bagbin gives MP one week to confess over ‘Daughter of a Murderer’ comment as investigation begins

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued an ultimatum to the Member of Parliament (MP) responsible for the controversial “daughter of a murderer” comment, giving them one week to voluntarily come forward or face severe consequences.

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29 h. ago Minority demands apology from Finance Minister over unfulfilled promise to uncap NHIS funding

The Minority in Parliament is demanding an apology from the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for the government's failure to fulfill its promise to uncap funding for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

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31 h. ago Parliamentary civility: An open letter to the Speaker of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin

May I, respectfully, Mr. Speaker, seek your indulgence to submit to your esteemed office a matter that has captivated our society: that of parliamentary incivility.

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32 h. ago Do You Think He Will Come Down To The Level Of A Commoner Like You? – Netizens React To Afia Schwarzenegger’s Letter To Prof. Mike Oquaye

Cantankerous content creator, Afia Schwarzenegger, has stirred controversy once again, this time calling out former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, over allegations of his involvement in the submission or endorsement of fake reports regarding the 2024 elections and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss. In an open letter addressed to Prof. Oquaye, Afia Schwarzenegger, ... Read more The post Do You Think He Will Come Down To The Level Of A Commoner Like You? – Netizens React To Afia Schwarzenegger’s Letter To Prof. Mike Oquaye appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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46 h. ago 11 Reasons Why Mahama is Seriously Misinformed About the Economy

Last week, at a meeting with labor unions to discuss his government's inadequate 10% upward adjustment of basic public salaries, President John Dramani Mahama caused a stir by launching scathing attacks on the economic management record of his predecessor. He accused the previous government of "criminally managing" Ghana's economy.

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47 h. ago Fair assessment of economy must acknowledge both crisis, recovery – Tiah Mahama

Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has called for a more balanced assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, urging President Mahama to acknowledge both the challenges and the progress made so far.

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