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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6 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 Mahama applauds Parliament for speedy approval of his ministerial nominees

President John Dramani Mahama has extended his appreciation to Parliament for the swift vetting and confirmation of his ministerial nominees, describing the process as an exceptional milestone in Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

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7 d. ago Ahiafor abruptly terminates vetting of Deputy AG nominee over disagreement with Afenyo

The vetting of the Deputy Minister nominee for Justice and Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, ended abruptly after a disagreement between the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, and the Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. What began as a routine question about his culture took a tense turn when the conversation shifted from routine questioning […]

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7 d. ago Suhuyini gifts traditional smocks to Appointments Committee members after vetting

Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways nominee, Alhassan Suhuyini, has surprised members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee with a symbolic gift of traditional Dagbon smocks after his vetting session.

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7 d. ago Deputy Roads Minister nominee proposes use of pension funds for road infrastructure

Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways nominee, Alhassan Suhuyini, has proposed channeling pension funds into road infrastructure development as an alternative financing solution to address Ghana’s persistent road budget constraints.

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8 d. ago Appointment Committee approves ministerial nominees by consensus

The Deputy Appointment Committee Chair and Deputy Majority Leader, Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, has announced that the ministerial nominees vetted on Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25 have been approved by consensus.

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8 d. ago Deputy Energy Minister nominee backs privatisation of parts of ECG’s operations

Deputy Minister-designate for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has supported the calls for the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

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8 d. ago ‘Dumsor’ is not back – Deputy Minister nominee for Energy assures

The Deputy Minister Designate for Energy, Richard Mensah Gyan has sought to reassure the public that the nation will not experience a return of the dreaded power outages known as "dumsor."

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8 d. ago Deputy Education Minister nominee advocates for skills development for teachers

Deputy Minister-designate for Education, Clement Apaak, is advocating the need to provide teachers with opportunities to upgrade their skills, highlighting the crucial role educators play in shaping the future of the nation.

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8 d. ago If I had my way, I would pay teachers more than any group of professionals – Apaak

Deputy Education Minister nominee, Dr Clement Apaak has emphasised the vital role that teachers play in the nation’s development, acknowledging that educators are the backbone of the country’s educational system and would prioritize increasing teachers' salaries above any other profession.

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8 d. ago Prof Bopkin disappointed with performance of Deputy Finance Minister nominee at vetting

A professor of finance and economics at the University of Ghana, Prof Godfred Bokpin, has critiqued the performance of the Deputy Finance Minister nominee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during his vetting, highlighting both areas of disappointment and potential for growth.

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8 d. ago Leave IGP Dampare’s fate to President Mahama – Dep. Interior Minister nominee

The Deputy Minister-designate for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has urged caution regarding speculation over the future of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akufo Dampare under the current government.

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9 d. ago Let us plan our lives without external aid – Deputy Finance Minister nominee

Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, given the dwindling external aid from major donors to Ghana, said; “It’s about time we plan our lives without aid”.

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9 d. ago ‘No tomatoes, no factory’ – Sampson Ahi vows to revive Pwalugu Plant with farmers at heart

Deputy Minister nominee for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has laid out an ambitious plan to breathe new life into the long-dormant Pwalugu Tomato Factory—but with a clear message: “No tomatoes, no factory.” Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, he stressed that reviving the factory alone would be […]

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9 d. ago Deputy Finance Minister nominee refutes claim gov’t borrowed over GH¢38bn in 4 weeks

The Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Thomas Ampem Nyarko has dismissed claims that the new National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has borrowed over ₵38 billion within its first four weeks in office.

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9 d. ago Let us plan our lives without foreign aid – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Finance Minister-designate Thomas Nyarko Ampem has emphasised the need for Ghana to become self-reliant in the face of dwindling external aid from major donors.

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9 d. ago NDC not against 1D1F, tax exemptions were too high – Deputy finance minister nominee

Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has clarified that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not opposed to the government's flagship One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative but expressed concerns over the alarming rate at which tax exemptions were granted under the programme.

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9 d. ago I’m not aware of any subtle intention to cancel free SHS – Deputy Finance Minister nominee

Deputy Finance Minister designate, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has dismissed rumors that the government may be secretly considering the cancellation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy.

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