The national leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and some supporters defied a heavy downpour to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the June 4 uprising. They converged at the party’s National Headquarters in spite of the heavy rains Friday, June 4. The the cyclonic rain, which began about five minutes after the start of the event and lasted a little over 15 minutes, did not deter the Party’s Chairman; Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo and General Secretary; Johnson Aseidu Nketia and the Klottey Korle MP and daughter of late President Rawlings; Dr Zenator Rawlings, among other dignitaries, from marking the occasion. The…
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Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has condemned President Akufo-Addo’s justification of burning excavators as deterrence for persons engaged in illegal mining. The Tamale South MP said the directive is in excess of the powers of the President and a breach of the Laws of the state. Mr Iddrisu was speaking at a press conference organized by the minority caucus in Parliament, Wednesday, June 2, upon resumption from recess. During the address, he described the directive as an abuse of the rights of citizens, stating that the President is denying victims their “right to ownership.” The comment follows President Akufo-Addo’s response to…
Members of the social media movement, #FixTheCountry protesters, clashed with the Police on Friday June 4, 2021, at the premises of the Accra High Court. The protesters were peacefully marching to the court premises in solidarity with their conveners who were arraigned after the Police secured an exparte injunction against their demonstration slated for May 9. The march however turned chaotic after the police prevented them from entering the premises of the court. The State Attorneys said the police had to intervene because the protesters showed up in a threatening manner. They were however allowed to join their colleagues later.…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South in the Volta Region, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has raised alarm over what many describe as a humanitarian crisis following the impact of tidal waves in four communities in the constituency. About one thousand residents in Amutsinu Salakope, Adina, Agavedzi, and Blekusu have been displaced following the latest destruction caused by tidal waves. The residents are left without basic supplies like food and water. The MP for the area, in a Citi News interview, called for immediate humanitarian intervention, and also warned of total destruction of part of the major road linking Ghana…
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has called on the government to consult broadly in finding solutions to the current challenges facing the country. According to Mr. Mahama, this will go a long way to help the government in meeting the needs and aspirations of the citizenry. The former President made the call in a post via his social media pages in commemoration of the June 4th Revolution. Mr. Mahama insists “time is ticking fast”, however things can be done right through consensus-building. He added that consultations and consensus-building do not take anything from a leader. “Ghana is a country with…
A Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Abena Osei Asare, has defended the rate of borrowing by the Akufo-Addo administration since it assumed office in 2017. Ghana’s debt stock currently stands at GHS 300 billion at 70 percent of the country’s GDP. However, answering questions at her vetting on Thursday, Abena Osei Asare, who has been re-nominated by President Akufo-Addo for the same position, said the government needs to sustain some of its social intervention programmes and infrastructure expansion for the good of the populace, hence the need to borrow more. “We need to continue with the Free SHS, we need to continue…
The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has increased the National Daily Minimum Wage to ¢12.53, which is a 6% increment on the 2020 figure of ¢11.82. This followed conclusion of negotiations on the determination of the National Daily Minimum Wage in respect of 2021 and 2022 at its meeting held Thursday, June 3 in Accra. The determination of the national minimum wage is in accordance with Section 113 (1) (a) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). At the end of the meeting, it was also concluded that for the year 2022, National Daily Minimum Wage will be pegged at ¢13.53,…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K Bagbin will address a ceremony to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Ghana and Denmark. The high level virtual event, scheduledfor June 16, would also be used to celebrate this year’s Constitution Day of Denmark. The Speaker, aside his presentation, would explore new ways of strengthening inclusiveness in governance with a special focus on improving political party structures. The Danish Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tom Norring extended the invitation when he paid a courtesy call on Speaker Bagbin in parliament. The Ambassador was in Parliament to officially invite the Speaker…
Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says the hurling of Dr Dominic Ayine before the disciplinary committee of the General Legal Council, over comments he made during an open dialogue, threatens the right to freedom of speech of every lawyer in the country. According to Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, the act will also “impact negatively on both academic freedom and the freedom and ability of civil society to promote judicial accountability, including through projects like the Judicial Review series.” Dr Ayine, a member of former President Mahama’s legal team during the 2020 Election petition, has questioned…
The people of Kenten Magazine , a sub community in the Techiman south of the Bono East region has call unto the government of Ghana to come unto their aid. According to them, there is a refuse dump at Kenten magazine which has led to the spread of diseases in their community most especially on children . The refuse dump has been surrounded by houses including work places where day to day activities of most people is done and if care is not taken can cause a lot of harm to the community. They went futher to urge the president…