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20 Apr•3 min read
Gbintiri residents boycott market revenue payment over accountability; alleged 24-hour economy exclusion
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Why are Gbintiri residents refusing to pay market tolls-and what does it have to do with a 14-day ultimatum?
Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders are boycotting market revenue payments-citing neglect and exclusion from the 24-hour economy initiative. The community demands fiscal transparency and reinvestment-or face a permanent breakdown in cooperation.
27 Aug•3 min read
Audit Committees inaugurated to strengthen accountability at MMDAs
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New Audit Committees are set to transform financial oversight at MMDAs, but what challenges will they face in ensuring accountability?
Audit Committees have been inaugurated for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region to enhance
23 Jul•2 min read
Minority claims gov't achieved fiscal surplus by compressing expenditure
Summary
Is Ghana's fiscal surplus a true sign of economic health or a result of strategic spending cuts?
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns regarding the government's reported fiscal surplus for 2025. They suggest the achievement may stem
9 Apr•2 min read
Equip yourselves to meet Kumasi's growing demands - Mayor to Assembly Members
Summary
Kumasi's Mayor wants Assembly Members to 'enhance their capacity' - but why is this training suddenly so important?
Kumasi Mayor Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang has urged Assembly Members to build their skills. The call came during a workshop focused on improving local governance - but what challenges are they preparing for?
6d ago•2 min read
OSP secures approval to serve Ofori-Atta, Akore with SML case summons in US
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The OSP has secured a significant legal step in the SML case, paving the way for formal notification of key figures abroad.
The High Court in Accra has granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) approval to serve former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his
11 Aug•2 min read
Govt has abandoned most of its major promises, clinging to 2 or 3 achievements - Oppong Nkrumah
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Is the government truly abandoning its key pledges, or is there more to its strategy than meets the eye?
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has raised concerns about the government's delivery on its
25 Apr•3 min read
From Efiase to SECOBOR: Rev. Wengam leads fresh charge to secure Ghana's borders
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Rev. Wengam champions SECOBOR to tackle border control issues- but what innovative solutions are on the horizon?
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is seeking support for Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR)- a project to address critical needs. Chairman Rev. Wengam highlighted resource constraints and their impact on national security- hinting at a new approach to border management.
22 Jul•3 min read
9 weeks after IMF exit, gov't is back for $1bn in loans - Oppong Nkrumah questions fiscal strategy
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Barely nine weeks after exiting an IMF program, Ghana's government is seeking nearly $1 billion in new loans, prompting questions about its
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has questioned the government's fiscal strategy. He argues
1 Aug•4 min read
Check out the 12 bills passed by Parliament at its second meeting
Summary
Discover the range of legislative changes enacted by Parliament and what they could mean for Ghana's future.
Parliament recently concluded its Second Meeting, during which a significant number of bills were passed covering various critical sectors. These
14 Aug•3 min read
Kumasi metro assembly members trained on leadership and local by-laws to strengthen governance
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Assembly members in Kumasi received training on leadership and local by-laws-find out how this initiative plans to transform local governance.
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly members underwent leadership training to strengthen local governance. The program aimed to enhance their capacity for
26 Jun•4 min read
Takoradi MP proposes policies to streamline Ghana's mining industry
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A Ghanaian MP is advocating for a radical overhaul of the nation's mining sector-discover the bold changes he's proposing.
Takoradi MP Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has put forward a series of proposals aimed at fundamentally restructuring Ghana's mining industry. These policies seek to address long-standing issues within the sector and redefine how mining benefits local communities.
13 Jul•3 min read
48 Assemblies fail to collect GH¢10.55m revenue -AG
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A new report from the Auditor-General sheds light on the financial challenges faced by many District Assemblies in Ghana.
The Auditor-General has released a report on the financial performance of District Assemblies for 2025. This report highlights significant issues
Breaking10h ago•4 min read
Legal vacation does not halt urgent court cases - Chief Justice
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Ghana's Chief Justice addresses public concerns about the legal vacation, explaining how urgent court cases continue uninterrupted.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie clarified the judiciary's legal vacation policy, emphasizing that urgent court cases would proceed despite the
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