for a speedy development of the african continent It is a fact that since the 1950’s and the 1960’s, there was much political agitation among African countries to gain political independence from colonial rule. This was the vogue that characterized African countries since the European scramble and partition of the...
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has asked the Minority in Parliament to furnish him with documents that they are relying upon to execute the motion of censure initiated against him. The minister’s lawyer, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, made the request Tuesday morning when the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee hearing the...
The Speaker pf Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in consultation with leadership of the House has constituted an 8-member ad-hoc committee to investigate claims and allegations in the motion for censure against Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The committee, co-chaired by former Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayini, and former Deputy Energy Minister,...
Members of Parliament (MPs) have registered their displeasure at the economy and the performance of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, as both sides of the divide are pushing for his impeachment MPs from both the Majority and Minority on Tuesday called for removal of the finance minister to save the economy...
Media experts at a public forum have advocated for the use of strategic communication as the foundation for nation building. The public forum is the first in a series of public lectures and forums being organized by the Department of Communication Studies, University of Ghana, to mark its year-long...
Political parties rely heavily on financial assistance to sustain their activities. This has led to a situation where financiers of a party can unduly influence the outcome of elections and the policies of political parties. The question we ponder over is whether the state should sponsor political parties or whether...
On 13th August the streets of Kumasi saw perhaps the biggest health walk in contemporary times.  Over 200,000 men and women of all ages from different ethnic and religious backgrounds walked on the streets of Kumasi to exercise their limbs and to use the walk as an opportunity to...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established to ensure global economic stability. This is done by providing financial assistance to countries facing economic difficulties. In recent years, the IMF has been involved in providing bailouts to several African countries that are struggling with their economies. The IMF bailout comes with...
Kenya, East Africa’s most stable country and largest economy, and Africa’s 6th largest, will choose its next President on August 9th. According to Nairobi-based Tifa Research, the front runners are neck-and-neck. The tight race is currently led by veteran defender of multi-party democracy, Raila Odinga, and the deputy president...
The peaceful and well-organised nature National Annual Delegates Conference for the election of new national officers to run the affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a big win for the party, Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Alan Kyerematen has said. He asked those who lost in their...