Former President John Dramani Mahama has attributed the current regression and hardships in the nation to the leadership of the Akufo-Addo-led administration. Despite a gradual decrease in the inflation rate, the government is facing challenges in revitalizing the economy, evident in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout, the depreciation of the cedi against major currencies, […]

Joseph Boakai has assumed leadership in Liberia following a closely contested election, with incumbent President George Weah gracefully conceding to ensure a peaceful transfer of power. The country’s elections commission reported on Friday that the 78-year-old Boakai, a former vice president, secured a narrow victory with 50.9 percent of the vote compared to Weah’s 49.1 […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized the police for the arrest of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) who were protesting at the Ministry of Roads, demanding unpaid arrears. The protestors, members of the Ghana Toll Workers Union, were picketing the Ministry due to the government’s failure to reassign them, as promised, following the abolition of […]

In a surprising turn of events during the ongoing trial of the notorious €2.37 million ambulance saga, former Health Minister Alex Segbefia declined to testify as the third witness, leaving the court and prosecution stunned.   The absence of Mr. Segbefia, who was slated to be the third witness, was noted by Minority Leader Casiel […]

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that the government will initiate discussions with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) to address their demands regarding conditions of service. The GMA, during its 65th annual general conference, had outlined specific requests, including the ability to retire on their salary and a waiver on vehicles imported by doctors. They […]

The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has expressed admiration for the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, citing his efforts in rebranding the police and positioning it positively in the eyes of the public.   During a stakeholder meeting between the police and the judiciary in Accra on […]

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, informed Parliament that the deteriorating conditions of the facility drove the decision to demolish La General Hospital. He clarified that the demolition was undertaken to pave the way for constructing a new 160-bed facility.   During his appearance before the house on Tuesday to address questions regarding the […]

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has assumed control of the distribution of relief items that were stalled at the South Tongu Assembly, responding to a video shared by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Seth Kwesi Agbi.   Initially, the DCE had cited a lack of funds for transportation as the reason for the delay […]

The President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour, has defended the call for improved conditions of service, asserting that enhancing these conditions would help mitigate the current brain drain in the health sector.   Dr. Serebour deemed the demands realistic, emphasizing the necessity of salary increments and additional incentives for doctors. He […]