The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for election 2024, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has rejected claims that his Muslim faith was a key reason behind the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections. Speaking at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, April 23, ahead of the NPP’s ‘Thank You Tour’, Dr Bawumia described the assertions as baseless and not supported by evidence, urging Ghanaians to focus on data rather than propaganda. “When we finished the election, there were so many people who were giving different reasons why we lost. When you look at the reasons people were offering, one of…
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Doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) have declared an indefinite suspension of all emergency and outpatient services. They cite a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and what they describe as an insult to their dignity by top government officials. In a statement released after an emergency general assembly meeting held at noon on Tuesday, the Doctors’ Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) announced that its members would no longer offer services at the General OPD, Antenatal Clinic, Specialist Clinic, and Paediatrics OPD. “Inpatient care shall continue for our clients currently on admission until they are safely…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana will begin issuing chip-embedded passports from Monday, April 28, 2025. According to the Minister, the introduction of the new biometric passports is aimed at enhancing passport security, eliminating the influence of middlemen, and improving transparency in the passport application process. He stated that the Ministry is committed to ensuring a seamless, citizen-centric passport service that is accessible to all Ghanaians, and avoids the pitfalls associated with third-party interference. The new initiative is part of a broader set of reforms being implemented this year by the…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the immediate revocation of all mining licences held by Akonta Mining Company Limited following what he described as “overwhelming evidence” of illegal mining and criminal syndication. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, April 21, 2025, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Armah-Kofi Buah, outlined findings from recent undercover investigations which uncovered that Akonta Mining was operating unlawfully in forest reserves despite lacking the necessary permits. According to the Minister, although Akonta Mining holds a license to operate off-reserve, the company had encroached into the Aboi…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the release of Personal Identification Numbers (PIN codes) for 18,011 qualified nurses and midwives to enable them to enroll for the 2025/2026 national service year. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 17, the NSA urged all eligible nurses and midwives to visit the official website, www.nss.gov.gh, to access their PIN codes. Users will need their Student ID numbers and dates of birth to log in. Enrollment officially opens on Thursday, April 17, 2025, and will close on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The statement further noted that a registration fee of GH¢40.00 must…
The newly appointed Board Chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Professor Thomas Mba Akabzaa, has been confirmed dead. Prof. Akabzaa was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to chair the eight-member PURC Board. Although he was unable to attend the official swearing-in ceremony in person, he joined virtually and was officially inducted into office on March 28, 2025. However, his sudden passing has cast a shadow over his recent appointment. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but family sources confirmed to Citi News that he passed away at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on Thursday,…
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has opposed the recent increase in utility tariffs approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). GUTA argued that the reasons for the tariff hike are unjustified, citing systemic inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement within the utility sector as the primary issues. This was contained in a statement signed by the union’s General Secretary, Alpha Shaban on April 15. The statement explained that the tariff hike unfairly burdens consumers, particularly domestic and commercial users, and criticizes the PURC and utility providers for failing to address wastage and corruption. GUTA highlighted several problems, including inflated…
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of manipulating fiscal data for political gain, following the announcement of a staff-level agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Ghana under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The agreement, if approved by the IMF Executive Board, will enable Ghana to access approximately US$370 million in additional support. It marks the conclusion of the fourth review under Ghana’s three-year ECF programme, aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability. While acknowledging progress in certain areas, the IMF raised concerns about a significant deterioration in programme performance toward the end of 2024.…
The Manhyia Palace has announced that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will resume mediation efforts between the two factions involved in the ongoing Bawku conflict. The announcement follows a recent assurance by President John Mahama that the peace process led by the Asantehene would continue as part of national efforts to restore calm in the troubled region. In a statement issued on April 15, the Asantehene confirmed that the mediation sessions will take place from April 28 to May 1 at his palace in Kumasi. His Majesty’s leadership in conflict resolution has been widely recognized, and this initiative is…
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to expedite efforts to reconstruct the Adum Market, which was recently gutted by fire. According to the Minority, the incident has severely affected the livelihoods of the traders, necessitating urgent government intervention. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, March 21, destroyed several shops and goods worth millions of Ghana cedis, leaving many traders devastated. The caucus, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, visited the affected traders on Monday, April 14, and donated 200,000 GHS to support them. They also appealed to the government to release…
