Mr. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Hohoe, has embarked on a significant road-reshaping initiative within the constituency. This effort aims to address the longstanding issue of poor road conditions and improve accessibility for residents. Under Mr. Tsekpo's development campaign agenda, several inner roads spanning approximately 10 kilometres are undergoing reshaping. These include vital routes such as COCOBOD – Galikope, Hohoe Zongo – Dayi Bridge, By fire junction – slaughterhouse, HEPSS – Akpatanu, Wli Dzogbega – Abledze, Gbi-Wegbe ..read more

Mr. Yaw Attah Arhin, the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Technical Specialist at World Vision Ghana (WVG), has underscored the severe health and socio-economic ramifications of open defecation, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention. Speaking at the launch of the Upper West Regional branch of the Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe) and a strategic stakeholder engagement forum in Wa, Mr. Arhin highlighted alarming statistics revealing the health hazards associated with open defecation. He cited a UNICEF study indicating the presence of millions of viruses and bacteria in ..read more

Authorities in the Assin North District have taken firm action against sanitation offenders, with 87 individuals arrested for various infractions over a span of four months. Among them, 82 complied with notices to correct their actions and were subsequently released, while legal proceedings are underway for the remaining five. The three individuals currently facing prosecution—Ama Nyame, Esi Bosompim, and Samuel Afenyi—all hailing from Assin Achianio, have been charged with offences including non-compliance with notices, straying of animals, causing damage, obstructing public officers, and cru ..read more

Enoch Okomfo Okonah, an economy and policy analyst, has voiced concerns over Ghana's heavy dependence on the Bretton Woods institutions to manage the Ghana Cedi, suggesting it reflects a lack of clear policy direction to address the country's economic challenges. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Sunyani, Okonah stressed the need for bolder economic policies to strengthen the Ghana Cedi, rather than relying solely on foreign aid and borrowing. As the Chief Executive Officer of DUMAT Africa, a Sunyani-based economic policy think-tank, Okonah proposed a targeted tax regime aimed at boosting d ..read more

Dr. Godwin Kofi Ahlijah, President of High Skies College in Tema, has pinpointed Ghana's high unemployment rate to its non-skill-based educational system. Speaking at the college's maiden congregation, Dr. Ahlijah criticized the emphasis on exam-oriented learning, which he believes leaves graduates ill-prepared for the workforce. Highlighting the disconnect between academia and industry, Dr. Ahlijah described the current educational model as “awkward,” focusing more on rote memorization than practical application. He stressed the need for a shift towards teaching students about business opport ..read more

Mr. Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, an independent candidate in the upcoming bye-election in the Ejisu Constituency, has refuted claims of colluding with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a press conference held in Ejisu on Friday, Mr. Aduomi's campaign team dismissed allegations from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) suggesting his ties with the NDC. The campaign team emphasized that Mr. Aduomi's candidacy is independent of any party influence and asserted that the NPP's accusations stem from their recognition of the slim chances their own candidate faces in the election. Mr. Aduomi, a ..read more

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has urged the Government to release the full KPMG report on SML (Small and Marginalized Licensees) and present it before Parliament. In a statement issued by Mr. Isaac Adongo, the Ranking Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament and NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, the Minority expressed concerns over alleged attempts to obscure facts and adopt a lenient approach towards the SML deal. According to Mr. Adongo, the recent allegations against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) regarding its contractual agreemen ..read more

A by-election is currently underway in Kadjebi to select a replacement for the late Alhaji Rashid Bawa, the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the 2024 polls in KASEC. The candidates vying for the position are Lawyer Tapha Tassah, an Accra-based private Legal Practitioner, and Rabiu Awal, the Akan Constituency NPP Chairman. A total of 633 delegates, comprising Constituency Executives, Council of Elders and Patrons, and Polling Station Executives, are expected to participate in the voting process. Supervising the election is the Kadjebi District Directorate of the Elec ..read more

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has raised concerns about the Education Minister's decision to prioritize the rebranding of public basic schools over addressing critical challenges facing basic education in the country. Dr Clement Abas Apaak, the Deputy Ranking Member of the Parliament Education Committee and NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for Bulsa South criticized the Minister's focus on repainting schools in blue and white colours and introducing corresponding uniforms while significant issues remain unresolved. Dr Apaak highlighted several pressing challenges a ..read more

Recent road crash statistics from the Central Region reveal stark gender disparities, with a higher fatality rate among males compared to females. From January to March 2024, 82% of the 34 deaths were males, while only 18% were females. This ratio of 1:5 indicates that for every female killed, five males lose their lives in road crashes. Moreover, the data show a concerning trend in age demographics, with 94% of the fatalities being adults above 18 years and only 6% below 18 years. This highlights a significant risk for adults, with a ratio of 16:1 for adults to children killed in road crashes ..read more