7 h. ago Pay teacher allowances to improve student performance – Ntim Fordjour urges gov’t

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the government to urgently release funds to the Ministry of Education and clear all outstanding teacher allowances, saying these steps are vital to improving student performance nationwide.

Society

22 h. ago I appointed my brother as Defence Minister because I knew he could deliver – Kufuor justifies

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has defended his decision to appoint his brother, Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor, as Minister for Defence during his tenure, insisting that the appointment was based on competence rather than familial ties.

Politics

1 week ago Mahama’s delay in appointing Defence Minister reckless – Ntim Fordjour

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for deferring the appointment of a substantive Defence Minister until 2026, describing the move as “reckless” and a threat to national security.

Politics

1 week ago I’ll appoint new Defence and Environment Ministers next year – Mahama assures

President John Mahama says he is in no rush to appoint replacements for the late Defence and Environment Ministers, assuring that the positions will be filled next year after the Christmas holidays.

Politics

3 w. ago Ntim Fordjour accuses NDC govt of abandoning fighter jets for ‘luxury travel jets’ in 2026 budget

The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for what he describes as a misplaced defence priority in the 2026 Budget.

Politics

3 w. ago Expert Warns Against Reckless Spending Ahead Of Budget Presentation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-warns-against-reckless-spending-ahead-of-budget-presentation/As Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson prepares to present the 2026 Budget Statement in parliament today, a finance expert has cautioned government against reckless spending in the wake of recent debt relief gains, stressing that this year’s budget will be crucial to maintaining fiscal discipline as Ghana prepares to exit the International Monetary Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-warns-against-reckless-spending-ahead-of-budget-presentation/

Events

3 w. ago Speaker directs Defence and Interior Committee to expedite appointment of substantive Defence Minister

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has instructed the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior to accelerate the process of selecting and officially appointing a substantive Defence Minister.

Politics

3 w. ago Speaker Bagbin calls for urgent appointment of a substantive Defence Minister

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for the urgent appointment of a substantive Defence Minister to steer the affairs of the ministry.

Politics

3 w. ago Minority awaits government’s decision on helicopter crash report – Ntim Fordjour

The Minority in Parliament says it is waiting for the government’s official position on the findings of the committee that investigated the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight senior officials, including government ministers and military officers.

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