The Office of the President has strongly refuted reports circulating in the media that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted a presidential pardon to 11 individuals. In a statement issued on January 6, 2025, Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communications, clarified that the reports were inaccurate. The statement emphasized that President Akufo-Addo had not exercised his prerogative of mercy to pardon the individuals in question, as suggested by some media outlets. Earlier reports had claimed that the President had pardoned individuals including William Ato Essien, who was convicted for his involvement in the collapse of Capital Bank. Essien, sentenced…
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The inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Black Star Square in Accra. The planning committee has released the seating and security arrangements for the event. Event Layout and Security The Black Star Square will be divided into three zones: Traffic and Parking Arrangements To ensure smooth traffic flow during the event, specific roads in Accra will be temporarily closed, and motorists are advised to follow these updates: International Participation The event will be attended by 10 Heads of State, two Vice Presidents, one Speaker of Parliament, two former presidents, and several…
Ghana’s 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will officially be dissolved today, 6th January 2025, ushering in the inauguration of the 9th Parliament. This marks the conclusion of the legislative term, which began on 7th January 2021, and signifies another milestone in the country’s democratic journey. The dissolution ceremony will be conducted during a final sitting, presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, the Right Honourable Alban Bagbin. with this session, Members of Parliament will wrap up all outstanding legislative business and formally bid farewell to the chamber as their term draws to a close. The occasion will be steeped…
As Ghana’s 8th Parliament comes to a close, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reflected on the challenges faced during this tumultuous period. In a statement in parliament on Monday, January 6, 2025, Afenyo-Markin described the NDC Minority as a “tough, stubborn, difficult side” that made it nearly impossible to reach agreements. “Mr Speaker, many did not understand why I was combative on a number of occasions. There were those who didn’t know how the heat was on me and were saying that ‘you are majority leader, reach out.’” “Mr Speaker, the minority were such a tough, stubborn, difficult side. Mr…
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The Gbese Stool, led by Paramount Chief Nii Ayi Bonte II, has issued a stern warning against the erection of unauthorized structures on the Kantamanto land, emphasizing that the property is not owned by the government. Speaking at a press conference, Nii Ayi Bonte II stated the Gbese Stool’s ownership of the land, clarifying that the government does not control the property. While expressing sympathy for those affected by the disaster, he stressed that the Stool will not tolerate any illegal reconstruction on the site as they had appropriate documentation to prove ownership. The chief revealed plans to collaborate…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a notice of appeal after a High Court in Accra granted the New Patriotic Party’s mandamus application by ordering the Electoral Commission to complete the collation and declaration of parliamentary results in four disputed constituencies. The constituencies are Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central and Techiman South. The NPP had argued that the processes in the constituencies were not concluded and that the declaration of the results could not stand. The court upheld the NPP’s argument, granting its mandamus application by ordering a conclusion of all collation processes before a declaration is made on who won the election.…
The High Court in Accra has ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to complete the collation of results in the constituencies of Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central, and Techiman South by January 6, 2025. The court also directed the Inspector General of Police to provide adequate and armed security during the collation exercises. This decision follows the granting of mandamus applications filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidates in the affected constituencies. The court’s ruling was based on the principles guiding mandamus applications, as outlined by Justice Forson Agyapong. In his ruling, Justice Agyapong explained that for a mandamus application…
The 4th Republic has witnessed numerous governments, each with its own set of accomplishments and shortcomings. However, in the opinion of Kofi Buah, one government stands out as the worst of them all. In his estimation, this government has reached a point of no return, marking the end of its journey. Kofi Buah’s criticism of the government is not just a casual remark, but a well-thought-out assessment. He has likely taken into account various factors that have contributed to the government’s poor performance, including its policy decisions, implementation, and overall impact on the country. For Kofi Buah, the government’s ineptitude…
Outgoing Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his unparalleled contributions to Ghana’s education sector. Speaking in response to the President’s final State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, Afenyo-Markin described Akufo-Addo’s achievements as unmatched and expressed confidence that history would judge his legacy favourably. Afenyo-Markin praised Akufo-Addo’s long-standing dedication to the country, noting that the President first entered Parliament in 1997 during the second Parliament of the Fourth Republic. He highlighted Akufo-Addo’s ability to inspire the youth through his advocacy and his unwavering commitment to the…
