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Mahama administration repeating dangerous radio shutdowns – MFWA

The government's recent closure of seven private radio stations has drawn criticism from the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), which cautions that the action creates a risky precedent for media pluralism and press freedom. The MFWA acknowledged the necessity of regulatory enforcement but...

Reverse unfair dismissals; protect all Ghanaians – Bawumia tells Mahama

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to protect all people and undo what he calls the unjust dismissals of Ghanaians working for the previous government. On Wednesday, February 19, Dr. Bawumia posted on Facebook saying he was...

Don’t rush to restore licences of collapsed banks – Peter Quartey warns

The Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) Director, Professor Peter Quartey, has asked the government and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) leadership to exercise caution when reevaluating the reestablishment of licenses for local banks impacted by the banking sector cleanup. He cautions that...

I’m officially an NDC member – Michael Blackson reveals

Ghanaian-American comedian, actor and philanthropist, Michael Blackson has announced his decision to officially join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the government’s successful payment of ₵6.081 billion in Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupons. In a social media post, Blackson expressed his excitement and relief...

Stan Dogbe demands retraction and apology from Neat FM’s Adakabre over false claims

Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) at the Presidency, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has taken strong action against alleged false statements made by Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Neat FM. Through his legal representatives, R.O. Solomon Consulting, Dogbe has formally demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from...

Go to court and prosecute Ofori-Atta if you have evidence – Paapa Darkwah to OSP

Alfred Paapa Darkwah, a private lawyer, has contested the Office of the Special Prosecutor's (OSP) decision to charge former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as wanted. It comes after Mr. Ofori-Atta was formally declared wanted by the OSP due to many financial misconduct charges. The...