Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Ebo Hinson, has emphasized the importance of robust citizen feedback mechanisms as a central part of customer service strategies in the public sector. Speaking during a Citi Business Festival session on X Spaces (formerly Twitter), hosted by Channel One TV/Citi FM’s Head of News, Vivian Ka Lokko, Prof. Hinson called for the appointment of dedicated staff to manage and act on public feedback. “You need to have public sector entities that operate with proper feedback loops, hotlines, and adopt what we call social listening,” he stated. “These days, when you have…
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Farmers have urged policymakers to improve access to funding for Ghanaian farmers and agribusinesses to help scale up operations and boost productivity. Speaking on the Citi Business Festival On-Air Series with Vivian Kai Lokko, Co-Founder of Hendy Farms, Sandra Snowden highlighted the numerous challenges facing the agricultural sector, stressing that access to capital remains one of the most critical barriers to growth. She noted that although some progress has been made, more needs to be done to make financing more accessible and affordable for farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. Underscoring the importance of financial inclusion in agriculture, Sandra Snowden urged the…
President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Ghana Police Service and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for their decisive efforts in combating crime and ensuring public safety across the country. Addressing the newly inaugurated Police Council at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the President highlighted recent successes, including the collaborative rescue of kidnapped Ghanaians from Nigeria, as a testament to the effectiveness of cross-border security cooperation. “Let me commend the Police Management team for the successes you have chalked recently in the fight against armed robbery and also your collaboration with your Nigerian counterparts in apprehending…
Kwame Owiredu, Lawyer for Ernest Kumi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling, describing it as a vindication of their client’s rights. On Wednesday, June 11, the apex court quashed a ruling by the High Court in Koforidua, which had held Kumi in contempt and was set to sentence him. The Supreme Court also barred Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe from proceeding with sentencing. The ruling follows a judicial review application filed by Mr. Kumi, led by his legal counsel Gary Nimako-Marfo, who also serves as the…
Presidential Advisor for Governmental Affairs, Dr Valerie Esther Sawyerr, has called on Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, demanding a rerun of elections at 62 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency. Her statement sighted by Citi News on Wednesday June 11, delivered in a scathing public commentary, challenges the credibility and fairness of the collation process, which she claims was marred by irregularities and unlawful decisions. Titled “The Saga of the Scanned Pink Sheets & Ablekuma North,” Dr Sawyerr decried what she described as a “diabolic drama” playing out at the Electoral Commission, accusing officials of undermining electoral integrity by…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will hold its 31st Ordinary Congress on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram. This follows the mandate of Article 31(2) of the GFA Statutes (2019), which grants the Executive Council the authority to determine the date and venue for Congress and to notify members at least ten days in advance. In line with the statutes, Congress is expected to meet once every football season, typically before the new season begins. As stipulated in Article 31(3), a formal convocation detailing the agenda, activity report, financial statements, auditors’ report, and other…
Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako has criticised the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, accusing him of political posturing over the institution’s recently published 2024 financial results. In a strongly worded Facebook post, Dr Boako, a former presidential economic adviser and Member of Parliament for Tano North, took on the Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiamah, as he questioned the Bank’s GH¢9.49 billion operating loss for 2024, describing them as “disingenuous” and “needlessly politicised.” The Bank of Ghana had attributed part of its financial difficulties to the government’s Gold-for-Oil programme, citing exchange rate losses of GH¢1.82 billion. However, Dr…
J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems have been booked to perform at the first-ever halftime show for the FIFA Club World Cup Final, set to be broadcast around the globe July 13 from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, it was announced Monday morning. The halftime extravaganza is being produced by Global Citizen and curated by a longtime advisor for that advocacy group, Coildplay’s Chris Martin. The show will be broadcast for free globally via DAZN.com. As with all of Global Citizen’s efforts that are centered around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal will be to raise awareness and funding for…
The Minority in Parliament has fiercely criticised the passage of the GHS1-per-litre levy on petroleum products, describing it as “midnight robbery” against Ghanaians. According to the caucus, the levy was sneaked through Parliament without proper transparency, public consultation, or notice, unlike previous taxes such as the E-Levy, which were openly debated. Parliament passed the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on June 3, introducing a GHS1 additional charge on every litre of fuel. The government expects to raise GHS5.7 billion through the levy to support energy sector debt payments and purchase thermal fuel for power generation. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel…
NIB is Back and Recharged. A new Era Begins! The remarkable recovery of National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) is a direct result of the visionary leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and his bold national reset agenda. Inheriting a bank weakened by years of financial distress, undercapitalization, and institutional neglect, the Mahama administration made good on its promise to revive NIB—not just as a banking institution, but as a critical pillar in Ghana’s industrial and economic future. Acknowledging the urgency of NIB’s turnaround, President John Dramani Mahama appointed Chief Dr. Doliwura Zakaria as Managing Director—believing firmly that only a bold,…