Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to support the passage of the 2025 budget estimates, emphasising its crucial role in implementing key economic policies aimed at fostering growth. Speaking at the three-day Post Budget Workshop held in Parliament House, Accra for MPs, Dr. Forson highlighted several transformational measures in the budget, including the Big Push Initiative, a GH¢10 billion policy aimed at driving economic growth; establishment of the Ghana Gold Board to support foreign exchange inflows and gold reserve accumulation. He also cited the Agriculture for Economic Transformation, where he explained had…
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The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has spoken out about her recent loss in the parliamentary primaries, claiming that her defeat was a result of a misunderstanding by her party. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen, Madam Safo expressed that her actions had been misinterpreted, leading the party to punish her, ultimately costing her the chance to contest in the primaries. “That’s what I think the party misunderstood me on and decided to punish me, and that cost me my primaries,” she said on Tuesday, February 18, reflecting on the events leading up to her removal…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has announced progress in the peace process concerning the Bawku conflict. The King, who is mediating the crisis, has engaged with key stakeholders and called for a ceasefire while a lasting solution is sought. During a visit by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to the King at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Friday, March 14, the Asantehene emphasized that significant attention is being directed towards the mediation process, as the nation cannot afford for the conflict to continue. This marks Otumfuo’s first public comment on the Bawku issue since President Mahama requested that…
President John Dramani Mahama is now the head of the Economic Management Team (EMT) of the government. The EMT is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the country’s economic policies and programmes. Convention While there is no established law that designates the Vice President as the chair of the EMT, it is customary for the country’s second-in-command to lead the team. In this instance, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang would typically be expected to take the role. However, the President has decided to drop her from this position. Veep’s role Instead, the President has assigned the Vice President responsibilities…
A former Deputy Finance Minister, Mona Quartey, has criticized the government’s decision to increase the Growth and Sustainability Levy on mining companies from 1% to 3%. She warned that this decision could have serious consequences for the extractive sector. During the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson defended the levy increase as a strategy to ensure that Ghana benefits from rising global gold prices. He also proposed extending the sunset clause for the levy to 2028. Disagreement But, speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, March 15, Quartey, a member…
Representatives from the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, including Dr Kenneth Ashigbey and Senyo Hosi, have expressed urgent concerns to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources regarding the ongoing battle against illegal mining. Their key requests include: An investigation into mining companies linked to politicians. The declaration of a state of emergency in nine forest reserves affected by illegal mining. Measures to address the security threats posed by galamsey operations. A probe into how illegal miners are acquiring firearms. Political influence Dr Ashigbey noted that the fight against illegal mining, often referred to as galamsey, is being weakened by…
There was widespread jubilation within the police service on the night of Thursday, March 13, when the President sacked the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare. In some of the barracks, personnel were seen in viral videos drinking and shouting in jubilation. In a statement from the Jubilee House, the President appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new IGP. No reason No official reason has been given for Dr Dampare’s dismissal. Dr Dampare, who was appointed IGP in 2021, is widely known for spearheading key policing reforms, including community engagement initiatives and internal discipline measures within the…
Broadcaster Kofi Adomah, who is currently battling a life-threatening eye injury, has expressed his deep disappointment in Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, accusing him of neglect and betrayal. Kofi broke his silence regarding the injury he sustained during a musketry display at the Kwafie Festival in Dormaa Ahenkro in December 2024, when gunpowder struck his left eye. Despite undergoing several procedures to save his sight, there has been considerable controversy surrounding his injury. Not Even a Phone Call At a press conference on March 13, 2025, Kofi revealed that he has not received a single phone call from the…