Kofi Adams, the Minister for Sports and Recreation-designate and Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency, has once again assured the public that the government remains committed to removing the E-Levy, which he argues has adversely affected the fintech industry and the country’s transition to a cashless economy. Speaking during an interview on GHOne, Adams…
Security analyst Dr. Adam Bonaa has urged Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, the former Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), to consider resigning from the Ghana Police Service and exploring a career in active politics. In an interview with Efia Tutuwaa Danso on Starr Today, Dr. Bonaa expressed concerns about Tiwaa Addo-Danquah’s…
Hundreds of energetic National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth have converged at the premises of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) to welcome Malik Basintale, the newly-appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the agency. President John Dramani Mahama, in his ongoing effort to build his administration, appointed Basintale to spearhead the YEA’s mandate of tackling unemployment and…
The Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has paid a working visit to the Tema Harbour to assess the condition of around 2,500 containers acquired by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) that remain unclaimed at the port. The inspection highlights the Minister’s commitment to tackling inefficiencies in the energy sector and ensuring a more effective…
President John Dramani Mahama has named Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko as the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA). This historic appointment marks the first time the position has been filled internally, a move announced on January 24, 2025, through the NCA’s official Facebook page. Rev. Ing. Fianko, whose career spans over…
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister and former Majority Leader, has reaffirmed his dedication to serving the nation. In his final address as Majority Leader on Thursday, January 23, Dr. Ato Forson pledged to work tirelessly to ensure that the needs and aspirations of the Ghanaian people remain a top priority. As he steps…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its significant loss in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence. According to the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, there were inexplicable occurrences on the day of the election that suggest a spiritual dimension to the outcome. Mr. Kodua highlighted the…
Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has been officially appointed as the new Majority Leader in Parliament, succeeding Cassiel Ato Forson, who now serves as the Minister of Finance. The reshuffle, which is expected to bring strategic realignment within the Majority Caucus, also sees Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, poised to assume the position of…
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over what they describe as a violation of Section 4(1) of the Presidential Office Act by President John Mahama. According to the Minority, the President announced appointments to his office on January 21, 2025, even though the Council of State has not yet been constituted. They argue that…
Former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has expressed that he would not be an appropriate choice for an ambassadorial position under President John Mahama. This follows the appointment of Nana Yaa Jantuah, a prominent figure in the Convention People’s Party (CPP), as a Presidential staffer. Speaking to Joy News, Mornah, who…