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18 Apr•4 min read
OSP prosecutorial power controversy was settled before law was passed - Kofi Bentil
Summary
Kofi Bentil says the OSP power debate was settled before the law passed. What changed?
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has reignited debate around the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)-specifically its prosecutorial powers. Bentil claims the OSP's authority was settled long ago, but renewed controversy hints at deeper issues within Ghana's legal framework-what could they be?
16 Mar•3 min read
Amansie Central DCE's presence in office does not affect ongoing probe - Lands Ministry PRO
Summary
Will the Amansie Central DCE's continued presence in office affect the illegal mining probe?
The Lands Ministry PRO addressed concerns about the Amansie Central DCE remaining in office amid an illegal mining taxation probe - a situation raising questions about potential interference. The PRO insists investigative protocols are designed to prevent any such compromise.
10 Apr•3 min read
David Vondee lauds Mahama for emergency Cabinet meeting and key resolutions
Summary
David Vondee praises Mahama for his quick response to global tensions - but what exactly did they discuss?
David Vondee has acknowledged John Mahama's initiative to address potential economic challenges. - His commendation highlights the importance of leadership during times of global instability, but what resolutions were made?
25 Apr•2 min read
Gov't has made significant gains in galamsey fight - RCOMSDEP Coordinator
Summary
Gov't is making "significant gains" in the galamsey fight, but one church leader reveals a dire consequence.
Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia says the government has made strides in the fight against galamsey. Apostle Eric Nyamekye warns that illegal mining increasingly disrupts community livelihoods and church activities - but what does this mean for the future?
16 Mar•4 min read
A Tax for Galamsey: Gov't probe outcome expected by end of first quarter - Lands Ministry PRO
Summary
Why is the investigation into alleged illegal mining taxes taking so long - and what reforms might it recommend?
The Lands Ministry is investigating allegations against the Amansie Central DCE regarding illegal mining taxes- a probe expected to conclude soon. The investigation's complexity has led to delays, raising questions about potential wider implications.
7 Apr•2 min read
Kwakye Ofosu rejects NPP Minority's call for apology over anti-LGBTQ bill
Summary
The LGBTQ bill debate continues as Kwakye Ofosu questions the Minority's motives - but why now?
Felix Kwakye Ofosu has responded to the Minority in Parliament's call regarding the anti-LGBTQ bill. The back and forth raises questions about the government's priorities- but what are they?
17 Mar•2 min read
New Juaben South MP calls for arrest of NDC youth who locked up Ejisu NHIA office
Summary
Why is an MP calling for arrests after the closure of a government office?
Michael Okyere Baafi, MP for New Juaben South, addresses the closure of the NHIA office in Ejisu. The MP highlights the importance of protecting Ghana's democratic institutions - but why is he so concerned?
16 Mar•3 min read
Hit-and-run case: Bring report of death to parliament - Nanton MP
Summary
Why is an MP demanding a report on a hit-and-run be brought before Ghana's Parliament?
Nanton MP- Dr Abdul-Khaliq Mohammed Sherif- is calling for a parliamentary review of a hit-and-run case. He wants the House's health committee to examine the report's findings - but what will they uncover?
16 Mar•4 min read
Charging GH¢200 from 500,000 security applicants exploits vulnerable youth - Manhyia South MP
Summary
A recruitment drive sees hundreds of thousands apply - but is the government taking advantage of the vulnerable?
Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, addresses concerns over the recent security services recruitment exercise. The sheer volume of applicants highlights a deeper issue - and a potentially exploitative situation.
16 Mar•4 min read
Big Push initiative insufficient to guarantee jobs-Baffour Awuah
Summary
Will the government's "Big Push" initiative be enough to solve Ghana's unemployment problem?
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP, has expressed reservations about the government's "Big Push" initiative. - He suggests it may not be enough to tackle the country's growing unemployment problem.
11 Apr•2 min read
The hypocrisy must stop; pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill now - Alhassan Tampuli to Mahama
Summary
Why is Alhassan Tampuli accusing President Mahama of hypocrisy regarding the anti-LGBTQ+ bill?
Alhassan Tampuli has called on President Mahama and the government to prioritize the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. - The MP's remarks come amid ongoing debate over the bill's future and its implications for human rights.
17 Mar•4 min read
Rising fuel prices: Damongo MP urges Mahama to hold emergency meeting, provide relief
Summary
A Ghanaian MP is asking the government to step in as fuel prices surge - but how did previous leaders handle similar crises?
Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor is calling on the government to act swiftly amidst rising fuel prices in Ghana. He's urging leaders to provide relief - but what solutions are on the table?
23 Mar•3 min read
Not all farm losses government's fault - Akwatia MP
Summary
The Akwatia MP says blaming the government for all farm losses is an oversimplification - but why does he say that?
Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo addressed agricultural losses, involving the government and farmers. He suggests that the narrative might be more complex than it appears - and that there may be more to the story.
8 Apr•3 min read
President Mahama has not broken promise on anti-LGBTQ bill - Akwatia MP
Summary
Has President Mahama broken a promise regarding the anti-LGBTQ bill? An MP says it's not that simple - here's why.
Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo says President Mahama hasn't broken promises on the anti-LGBTQ bill, as Parliament is still working on it. The Minority's accusations and calls for an apology spark debate - but what's really at stake?
7 Apr•6 min read
Kwakye Ofosu Pushes Back as NPP Demands Apology Over Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Summary
Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected the Minority's demand for an apology, insisting the Mahama administration is right to pr
Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected the Minority's demand for an apology, insisting the Mahama administration is right to prioritise jobs and welfare.
9 May•2 min read
Former Buffer Stock CEO's case one of EOCO's strongest - Raymond Archer asserts
Summary
Why does EOCO consider this one of their strongest cases - and what fresh evidence led to the couple's re-arrest?
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is currently handling a case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife. Executive Secretary Raymond Archer claims it is one of their strongest cases - but the couple's re-arrest has sparked debate.
28 Mar•2 min read
Our request for Big Push contracts records was denied until we appealed - Sulemana Braimah
Summary
Why did MFWA have to appeal for Big Push contract records - and what does this say about government transparency?
Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of MFWA, discussed challenges accessing information on government's Big Push contracts. The struggle to obtain these public records raises questions about transparency in major infrastructure projects - and what it might mean.