Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has launched a blistering attack on President John Dramani Mahama over the discontinuation of court cases against officials of his administration. Since assuming office, the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has filed a number of processes in court leading to the discontinuation of cases against officials of the first Mahama administration. But, Manasseh believes, the current Mahama government is threading on a dangerous path. In a post on Facebook on Monday, February 10, the journalist said the President has now become “chief clearing agent”. “The mass clearance is a wrong start. It’s a dangerous precedent”.…
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More chiefs in the Bono areas are renewing their allegiance to the Golden Stool. On Monday, February 10, the Omanhene of Debibi, Nana Amoako Gago II, swore the oath of allegiance to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace. Debibi, one of Nafanas’ old settlements in Ghana, is in the Tain District in the Bono Region. The Omanhene, who is a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, took the Mponponsuo sword to swear to be loyal to the Asantehene at all times.
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu-Nketia, is nowhere to be found in the scheme of things of the party. The vociferous party chairman had completely gone on the quiet, with reports alleging a rift between him and President John Dramani Mahama. The disagreement between the two is said to have roots in the national chairman’s presidential ambition, which the President is vehemently opposed to. Unhappy Inside sources told The Thunder that Mr Asiedu-Nketia is unhappy about the rejection of his choices for ministerial and CEO appointments. “President Mahama has rejected all of Asiedu-Nketia’s choices except the Member of Parliament…
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has outlined some key points to make Kumasi great. This happened during an engagement with key staff of the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) on critical issues. Issues Among the issues arrived at were: 1. A team has been commissioned to review the management of Ashanti RCC and develop a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of the Presidential and Regional Ministers’ Residence. Meanwhile, security personnel have been stationed to protect the remnants. 2. A team at KMA has been tasked to assess concerns about the “micro TroTro” operations…
The Acting Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has emphasized his commitment to working with all stakeholders to develop policies that promote efficient operations within the industry. He made the commitment when he welcomed the leaders of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) during a courtesy visit to the NPA head office in Accra on Thursday, February 6. The meeting served as a valuable opportunity for dialogue with the leadership of COMAC, aimed at strengthening collaborative relationships. Fairness Mr Tameklo reassured COMAC of his dedication to fairness and transparency. Collaboration COMAC, in turn, expressed…
An attempt by the acting Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority ( NIA), Wisdom Kwaku Deku, a.k.a. Yayra Koku, to rubbish the strides made by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government in the Ghana Card project has fallen flat. Yayra Koku, a known NDC propagandist, who was appointed to the position by President John Dramani Mahama barely three weeks ago, claimed among other things that the NIA under his watch, is moving to link Ghana Card to MoMo and bank accounts. Exposed But, he was quickly exposed by some NPP members. Taking so social media, they reminded him that Ghana Card…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Thursday, February 6, joined a thanksgiving service at the Manhyia Palace to mark the 8th enstoolment anniversary of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Also present was the wife of the Asantehene, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, and a number of queenmothers including, Nana Yaa Asantewaa II, Ejisuhemaa; Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III, Manso Nkwantahemaa; Nana Adwoa Afranewaa III, Offinsohemaa; and Nana Agyeiwaa Paamu, Tepahemaa. The rest were Nana Darkowaa Ampem Kyerewaa II, Yamfohemaa; Nana Yaa Mmua Brayie II, Kenyase Number 1 Hemaa; Nana Acheamponmaa Ntansa Yiadom II, Agonahemaa; Nana Konama Danpon III, Mpasaasohemaa, and…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has dismissed allegation that he described Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as the daughter of a murderer. During a heated debate for the approval of ministerial nominees in Parliament on Tuesday, February 4, a voice was heard telling Dr Agyeman-Rawlings who is the MP for Klottey Korle to “sit down, you daughter of a murderer.” Another voice followed up, “But there is evidence that her father killed people.” Condemnation The Majority has alleged that Abu Jinapor made the statement. The remarks has also drawn widespread condemned by many Ghanaians. Jinapor denies But, in…
Former Auditor General Dominic Yao Domelevo says the new ministers who were sworn in On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, should have declared their assets before being sworn in. President John Dramani Mahama swore in six ministers at the Jubilee House in Accra. He urged them to declare their assets. In an interview with Joy FM on Thursday, January 23, Domelevo noted that requiring ministers to declare their assets and liabilities before taking office would promote transparency and help build public trust in the government. This step, he suggests, would be a significant move towards curbing corruption and fostering a culture…
The Minority in Parliament, led by its leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has announced plans to conduct a fact-finding mission in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, following violent clashes between local miners and AngloGold Ashanti. The clashes, which claimed nine lives and left several others injured, involved confrontations between local miners and military personnel deployed to provide security for AngloGold Ashanti’s operations. Expressing concern over the incident, Afenyo-Markin called for immediate and comprehensive action to address the root causes of the conflict. He warned that if the government fails to initiate a credible investigation, Parliament will step in with its own inquiry. “If the…