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Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin drew the ire of the opposition when he launched a scathing attack on the personality of John Mahama's running mate, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. During the debate on the State of the Nation Address on March 11, the legislator accused Prof Opoku-Agyemang of failing to fulfill her duties in previous government roles and questioned the NDC's decision to select her as the running mate. He suggested that the NDC's leadership choices reflect a lack of foresight and a tendency to maintain the status quo. Related To This: I'm Ready to Serve Ghana With Integrity - Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Appointment as Mahama's Running Mate Afenyo-Markin's remarks triggered a strong reaction from the NDC members, who demanded an immediate retraction and apology from the Majority Leader. The tensions in the chamber escalated, with the Minority caucus expressing their displeasure by banging tables, demanding accountability for the disrespectful c...

Alex Abban, the former Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, has labeled Richard Sky's legal challenge against the anti-LGBT+ Bill as "dead on arrival." Abban pointed out that since the Bill has not yet reached the president for assent, it remains within Parliament's purview and can be recalled, rendering the suit ineffective. Related To This: Finance Ministry's Warning on Anti-LGBT+ Bill Impact on Aid "Hollow" and "Alarmist - NDC Legal Affairs Head During an appearance on the program Big Issues on Citi TV, Abban expressed skepticism about the viability of the legal action against the controversial Bill. Referring to constitutional procedures, he highlighted the significance of Article 106 in the legislative process, emphasizing the role of presidential assent in transforming a passed Bill into law. Given the current status of the Bill and its pending presidential assent, Abban argued that such legal challenges faced hurdles in the absence of a fina...

The Head of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has raised concerns over the Ministry of Finance's recent warning that Ghana could lose $3.8 billion in aid if the president signs the Anti-LGBT+ Bill into law. Tameklo, speaking on Joy News, described the claim as "hollow" and "alarmist," lacking factual or legal basis. Related To This: We’re Prepared to Face ‘Big 18’ in Court - Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Advocates He argued that Ghana's engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are contractual, emphasizing that the funds provided by the IMF are loans, not gifts. Tameklo highlighted that the IMF's support comes with repayment obligations, often at challenging interest rates. Drawing parallels with Uganda, which has stricter anti-LGBT+ legislation, Tameklo pointed out that the IMF recently approved a significant financial package for Uganda despite its harsher laws. He criticized the finance ministry for its st...

Residents of Okantah-Odumase, a farming community near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, have reached out to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for assistance in protecting their land.  Following a peaceful demonstration within the community, the residents highlighted the urgent need for police intervention to curb the encroachment of estate developers and land guards on their farms. READ ALSO: Fetish Priest and Two Others Arrested For Murder at Akatsi South During an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ebenezer Asamoah, the community's spokesperson, revealed that estate developers had enlisted armed land guards to roam the area, wielding dangerous weapons and destroying residents' farmlands. Asamoah disclosed that approximately 20 acres of farmlands, bearing essential crops like cassava, plantains, cocoyam, and palm nut trees, had fallen victim to these destructive actions. Moreover, the developers had encroached on demarcated land intended for crucial community projects...

A group of market queens from Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, recently visited with former first lady Lordina Dramani Mahama; the market queens had asked to be seen.  The market queens' urgent concerns were discussed during the conference, including the need for better market infrastructure throughout the region, the rise in business expenses, and the depreciation of the Ghana cedi compared to other currencies. READ ALSO: I'm Ready to Serve Ghana With Integrity - Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Appointment as Mahama's Running Mate Mrs. Mahama, who has worked as a market woman for more than thirty years, expressed her support for the market queens and acknowledged their challenges. She promised the group that she will always be there for them, stating that her commitment to their cause is independent of her political views. "I am one of you. I have been a market woman for over 30 years, so I know what you are going through," Mrs. Mahama affirmed, acknowledging the vital rol...

Following strong opposition, President Bola Tinubu has decided to temporarily halt the implementation of his controversial annual levy, which required companies employing foreign nationals to pay up to $15,000 for directors and $10,000 for other employees.  Following a meeting in Abuja, the Ministry of Interior declared the delay to allow for stakeholder consultations. READ ALSO: Dangote Group and 50 Other Businesses Included in Nigerian Investigation of Former Central Bank Governor Various organizations strongly opposed the fee, which was intended to reduce the exploitation of expatriate quotas and promote employment possibilities for Nigerians while bridging salary gaps. The government's move to reevaluate the levy's effects on the business sector was welcomed by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), which cited a commitment to creating an environment that is favorable to both domestic and foreign investors. Groups like ...

Renowned satirist Kwaku Sintim-Misa, popularly known as KSM, has expressed skepticism about the practicality of former President John Dramani Mahama's proposed 24-hour economy in the current economic conditions of Ghana. In an interview on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, KSM emphasized that a thriving economy is a prerequisite for sustaining a 24-hour operational cycle. He cautioned that the current state of Ghana's economy does not support the implementation of such a system. Related To This: Mahama's 24-Hour Economy Is Achievable - US-Based Economist To Bawumia While acknowledging the concept of a 24-hour economy as commendable, KSM advised Mr. Mahama to focus on stabilizing and revitalizing the economy before considering ambitious initiatives like round-the-clock economic activities. Highlighting the need to address the existing economic challenges, KSM stressed the importance of halting the downward trend and implementing corrective measures to restore stability. He emphasize...