Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

Former Municipal Chief Executive for Adentan, Ebenezer Doku has indicated that that an earlier claim by former Assin Central MP and flagbearer hopeful of the NPP, Kennedy Agyapong that over 200 MMDCEs endorsed his candidacy is false. He made this claim on the sidelines of reading a press statement at the Alisa Hotel after over 200 Former MMDCES declared their support for Former President Dr. Bawumia. He indicated that, they did not publicly declare support for Kennedy Agyapong as they have read a statement to show solidarity with Dr. Bawumia’s candidacy. He stated that they rather spoke, wined and dined…

The iconic Garage Lounge & Bar has announced its imminent closure after five and a half years of redefining the city’s entertainment culture. Known affectionately as simply “Garage,” the hotspot has built a solid reputation as more than just a bar or lounge,it evolved into a full-blown cultural movement. With its wild and thriving nightlife atmosphere, Garage was fast becoming Accra’s unofficial club, attracting a mix of creatives, revelers, and tastemakers every week. The announcement was made on Garage’s official X (formerly Twitter) account with the emotional message: “End of an era. Thank you Accra. After 5 & 1½ incredible…

Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that negotiations between Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey and Arsenal have reached a stalemate, suggesting the player may be on his way out of the Emirates. In a post on X, Romano stated categorically that there is a “concrete chance” for Partey to leave Arsenal after a five-year stint at the club. “Negotiations between Arsenal and Thomas Partey over new deal are not advancing.No agreement so far and now concrete chances to part ways in the upcoming days. Thomas would be available as free agent.” He wrote Partey, who joined the Gunners in…

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Martin Kpebu, has taken a swipe at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for failing to anticipate a no-show by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, describing the inaction as a costly lapse that has led to a loss of over three months of prosecutorial momentum. Speaking on the matter in an interview on TV3’s New Day, Lawyer Kpebu stressed that although Ofori-Atta was expected to report to the OSP on June 2, the prosecuting body ought to have had a contingency plan in place in case he failed to appear. “Whilst we agree that he…

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to establish a special task force to oversee the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of sanitary pads in schools across the country. The initiative, he said, will be carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. In a statement published on the Ministry’s Facebook page, it explained that the task force will be mandated to develop and implement sustainable strategies that address menstrual hygiene challenges in schools while ensuring eco-friendly disposal practices. “The task force will develop sustainable strategies to tackle menstrual hygiene issues in…

President John Dramani Mahama has hinted that the current cohort of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may be the last to be appointed under Ghana’s existing governance structure. According to the President, national consultations currently underway point strongly toward a future where MMDCEs are elected directly by the people. Speaking during an engagement with local government officials, President Mahama revealed that a National Review Committee is touring the country and consulting stakeholders on key governance reforms. The committee is expected to present its final recommendations in August. He indicated that public sentiments suggest a craving for elections at…

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country to rigorously enforce the “Operation Clean Your Frontage” bye-law as part of a renewed national sanitation effort. The President expressed concern about the low level of implementation of the “Operation Clean Your Frontage” initiative, a policy introduced under the previous administration by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, led by then Regional Minister Henry Quartey. He stressed that the implementation of the policy would make the work of MMDCEs easier. “Under the last administration, they passed a law to…

President John Mahama has welcomed the latest credit ratings upgrade by Fitch as a strong validation of Ghana’s ongoing macroeconomic recovery and fiscal governance efforts. In an address on Tuesday, the President noted that Ghana’s economic outlook is rebounding steadily under his administration, which remains committed to prudent fiscal management, enhanced domestic revenue mobilisation, and expenditure rationalisation. “Working in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, we are stabilising inflation, stabilising the cedi, and pursuing debt restructuring strategies to restore confidence and rebuild the fiscal space for development,” President Mahama stated. He cited the B- upgrade by Fitch Ratings as a…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) from the national grid over debts amounting to GH₵999.6 million and GH₵3.153 billion, respectively. The disconnections form part of a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise being conducted by ECG. The exercise, which began on May 16, 2025, is expected to run until June 27, 2025, and is targeting indebted residential, commercial, industrial, and government institutions, including Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. The Ghana Water Company was issued an ultimatum to settle its debt or face an extended disconnection of power supply to…

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that government is working on securing bomb shelters for Ghanaians currently residing in Israel, as tensions intensify between Israel and Iran. In a second official update, the Minister revealed that a total of 922 Ghanaians have been identified in Israel, including 65 students enrolled in six universities. While evacuation proceedings from Iran have been successfully carried out, Israel’s declaration of a state of emergency and subsequent border closures have stalled similar plans for evacuation from Israel. “The Emergency Evacuation Plan for Ghanaians in Israel has been approved and will be activated…