Новости за 08.04.2024

Former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano constituency, Samuel Ayeh Paye, has urged both the Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin and President Nana Akufo-Addo to abide by the constitution and cease engaging in what he deems as illegal actions.

Godwin Ako Gunn, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized Christian leaders for being interested in condemning Alan Kyerematen rather than leading the debate to compel President Akufo-Addo to sign the anti-gay bill into law.

Six major Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana have threatened to stage a demonstration if the government fails to address concerns over $40 million worth of health commodities locked up at the Tema Port.

The Minister for Information designate, Madam Fatimatu Abubakar has commended the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) on its involvement in promoting the reduction of Mis/Disinformation at a public forum.

Government has commenced the rehabilitation of the 119-kilometer Berekum-Sampa road in Ghana 39;s Bono Region. In a ceremony held in Jinijini, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, officially handed over the project to Messrs Rango Construction Ltd, the company tasked with the rehabilitation work.

The Local Organizing Committee of the 13th African Games has confirmed that volunteers for the tournament will receive cash sums amounting to GH?1,200 and GH?1,000 for their services. According to the statement, the total payment is GH?1200, with GH?1,000 allocated as incentives for volunteering and GH?200 designated for transportation.

Mr Felix Owusu Gyimah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Nkwanta South, said the Assembly 39;s collection of revenue has taken a dip due to the ethnic misunderstanding in the enclave. He said revenue collectors had not met targets for its Internally Generated Fund (IGF) for some time now resulting from the current security issues in the Municipality.

The Government of Ghana is set to launch a new Performance Tracker aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the delivery of public infrastructure projects. This was first revealed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during his State of the Nation Address in February.

Entertainment pundit and political figure Kwame Obeng Asare, alias A Plus, has opined that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will never sign the Anti-LGBT Bill into law. He has predicted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would similarly find excuses to avoid signing the bill if they won power.

Yaw Asani Tano, a political commentator, has voiced support for the increase in passport fees in Ghana, arguing that it aligns with the country 39;s documentation enhancement. Effective April 1, 2024, the fees for acquiring passports saw a substantial rise, with a standard 32-page passport now costing GHC500 and a 48-page booklet priced at GHC644.