Perceptions that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) only gave its members from Northern Ghana subordinate roles but never allowed them to thrive and excel in the party have now been fully dispelled with the election of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the flagbearer and leader of the party. It is now quite clear that the NPP is not anti-northerners like some persons had sought to foist on the party but allows whoever works and deserves to do well in the party to do so. Presently, many Northern NPP stalwarts are extremely powerful within the party and hold influential positions…
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The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has invested almost a billion cedis last year to rehabilitate aged cocoa farms and those ravaged by swollen shoot diseases to help increase national production in the short to medium term. The amount adds to similar spending in previous years to replace farms attacked by the virus, leading to reduced cocoa production in recent years. The Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, said in an interview the initiative was part of efforts to sustain cocoa production and the livelihoods of farmers. He was, therefore, confident that the country would produce more than 800,000…
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO has reiterated that the Akufo-Addo-led administration has outperformed all previous governments in Ghana’s history. Speaking at the official launch of the Ashanti Regional NPP Campaign Working Committees and Women’s Conference in Kumasi, Dr Prempeh highlighted the numerous achievements of the government across various sectors, urging party faithful to rally behind the NPP under Bawumia to secure victory in the 2024 general. “No administration has governed the country and commenced the construction of 111 hospitals. No government in this country has built schools like…
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey has made a bold assertion regarding the career of highlife musician, Kwabena Kwabena. According to Mantey, the “Aso” hitmaker gained even more prominence after publicly endorsing President Nana Akufo-Addo during the 2016 elections. While speaking with Joy FM’s Kwame Dadzie on the Showbiz A-Z, Mark opined that some creatives have supported political parties but that did not affect their strengths. Citing Kwabena Kwabena as an example, he said the ‘Asor’ crooner’s music career became more vibrant even after he endorsed Nana Akufo-Addo as Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Crime Check Foundation, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, has revealed that Well-known actress and media personality, Nana Ama Mcbrown plans to fund the release of 47 prisoners. He stated that this gesture is part of McBrown’s 47th birthday celebration on August 15, 2024. “Nana Ama McBrown will turn 47 on August 15, and she will be funding the release of 47 prison inmates. I know whoever is watching this will be impressed and will say a prayer for her”, he stated in a viral video. In the video, Mr. Oppong Kwarteng was seen with some inmates…
Celebrated Nigerian singer and songwriter, Davido’s highly acclaimed wedding song, “Ogechi Remix,” has been taken down from YouTube due to copyright issues. This song, which was performed live during Davido’s extravagant wedding to Chioma on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, has emerged as one of the year’s standout moments. “Ogechi Remix,” featuring collaborations with BoyPee, Hyce, and Brown Joel, was released on the wedding day and rapidly garnered attention from fans. The music video, uploaded on July 19, 2024, illustrated Davido’s profound love for his wife, Chioma, as expressed in the song’s lyrics. Recent developments have sparked considerable discussion online, as…
Subscribers of mobile network operators particularly Telecel Ghana, are to brace themselves for a potential hike in the price for voice and data services offered by the telecommunication company. In a notice to its subscribers, Telecel Ghana indicated that these potential price adjustments will take effect today, August 12, 2024. Though no reason was given for the price review, previous price adjustments by telecommunication companies in Ghana have typically been linked to rising operational costs.
The World Bank in its 8th Ghana Economic Update, has indicated that more than half of the 23 banks operating in Ghana are well-positioned to avoid the need for recapitalisation. According to the World Bank, within a year, most banks successfully achieved over two-thirds of the required recapitalisation target, originally set to be completed in three years. The Bank of Ghana anticipates that the early completion of these recapitalization efforts will bolster the banking sector’s resilience, enabling it to provide robust support for the recovery of the real economy. The Bank of Ghana also noted that banks impacted by the…
Albert Boakye Okyere, the Ashaiman municipal chief executive has said the area has recorded a zero case of cholera. He said efforts of the assembly in improving sanitation have led to this achievement in the municipality. Boakye Okyere said that open defecation, which was prevalent in the Ashaiman and posed a threat to health and the environment, had been dealt with significantly. He said during a free health screening for bakers, organised by Olam Agri, an agribusiness company in collaboration with the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly. “Sanitation in Ashaiman, it shouldn’t even take me…
Hearts of Oak have announced that a club fan, William Nii Laryea, died during their 2024 Homowo Cup victory over Heart of Lions on Sunday, 11 August. Hearts of Oak defeated Heart of Lions 8-7 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regular time at the Accra Sports Stadium. The club did not provide details about the cause of Laryea’s death but expressed their condolences to his family. https://x.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1822988896663134414 The club in a statement on Monday said, “The management of Accra Hearts of Oak with a heavy heart wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family of William Nii…