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Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to prioritize the development of Ghana’s real sector as a cornerstone of the country’s economic transformation. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, Dr. Forson emphasized the importance of shifting focus from macroeconomic indicators to the microeconomy and real sector to achieve …

Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled an ambitious plan to bring Ghana’s inflation rate down to a single-digit target of 8%, signaling a decisive approach to economic stability under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Speaking during his vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025, Dr. Forson highlighted the importance of …

Actor, John Dumelo, who was recently inaugurated as the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has expressed a differing viewpoint from his colleague MP, Kwame A Plus on the use of sirens. Kwame Asare Obeng, commonly referred to as A Plus, recently mentioned that his direct experience in Parliament has altered …

Finance Minister-designate, Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed his commitment to adopting a more proactive approach to revenue mobilization, drawing inspiration from the methods of former Finance Minister Seth Terkper. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Ato Forson emphasized the need for Finance Ministers to play an active role …

Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has firmly denied allegations that he was seen traveling in a convoy accompanied by police dispatch riders in Accra over the weekend. In a statement released on Monday, January 13, 2025, Gyamfi dismissed the claims made by Justice …

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, installed at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been destroyed in a second act of vandalism. Unveiled to honor Akufo-Addo’s contributions during his tenure, particularly his administration’s efforts to improve healthcare and infrastructure, the statue has …

  Events consultant George Quaye believes that Ablah Dzifa Gomashie is in a better position to excel at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. He believes that the National Democratic Congress government cannot afford to lose time in this second term of John Dramani Mahama and, consequently, has …

Joyce Dzidzor Mensah has again ignited a crucial discussion, this time regarding the expensive cost of living in Accra. In a video posted on Facebook, she contrasted life in Ghana’s capital with that in Europe, emphasizing the sharp differences in costs, particularly for essential items like food and housing. Her …

The running mate for Dr Bawumia of the NPP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, affectionately called NAPO has voiced significant disagreement with claims that the Ashanti Region showed low voter turnout in the recent elections. Acting as the Vice-Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections, NAPO …

President John Dramani Mahama has declared a decrease in the number of government ministries from 30 to 23. This choice, which fits into a larger plan to enhance public service delivery and lower government operational costs, was disclosed in an Executive Instrument released on January 9, 2025. The declaration aligns …