Minister-designate for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says he will investigate the controversial contract for ambulance spare parts and maintenance if confirmed by Parliament.
During his vetting on Friday, January 31, 2025, Mr. Akandoh raised concerns about the terms of the agreement between the Ministry of Health and the company responsible for maintaining the country’s ambulance fleet.
“For the spare parts and...
On Wednesday, social media channels circulated a message supposedly posted on Reddit saying that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were spotted at Saraga International Grocery. The well-known supermarket employs immigrants, including Ghanaians, and carries products from other countries that’s a draw for various ethnic groups.
The rumors quickly gained traction, sparking fear in the city’s immigrant communities and...
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has reiterated its longstanding position prohibiting its members from associating with Freemasonry.
In an official statement titled “Catholics and Freemasonry” and signed by Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Church clarified that its teachings on the matter remain unchanged and emphasised that membership in Masonic associations is irreconcilable with Catholic doctrine.
The statement, which addresses questions...
Former President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign the Anti-Gay Bill has drawn harsh criticism from Speaker of the House of Representatives Alban Bagbin, who denounced the decision as illegal.
In a speech to the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 21, 2025, Bagbin underlined that Parliament, not the president, has the power to pass laws.
“The LGBTQ bill was passed by...
The Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has vehemently criticized the former administration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for their handling of illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey.’
In his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 27, Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah acknowledged the initial measures implemented by the NPP, but ultimately deemed their approach a failure.
“It’s...
Ghana’s Black Starlets has not appeared on the world stage since exiting the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the quarterfinal stage in 2017 but new Head Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso is determined to change this.
To achieve this, Frimpong Manso must first qualify for the games.
Speaking to ghanafa.org, he underlined the key role of quality scouting.
“Well, I think it’s really...
Former Auditor General of Ghana, Dominic Yao Domelevo, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for insisting that his appointees declare their assets.
He said, however, that the requirement should have been fulfilled before they were sworn into office.
Domelevo made this assertion during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, January 23, stressing the importance of asset declaration...
The former Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has refuted claims that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo used private jets for domestic travel during his tenure.
Nitiwul’s remarks come in response to allegations made by the Majority Chief Whip Kwame Governs Agbodza who accused former President Akufo-Addo of renting private jets for his travels.
Speaking during a parliamentary debate on January 22,...
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, is set to officially assume the position of Majority Leader in Parliament today, January 23, following the appointment of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister of Finance.
The elevation of Dr. Ato Forson to the Finance Ministry created a vacancy in the Majority leadership, paving way for Ayariga’s appointment.
Known for his...
Ghanaian rapper, Opanka, has disclosed that his two years stay in the United States had nothing to do with his music career.
Contrary to popular speculation, Opanka clarified his time in the States was just to further his education.
In a recent interview, the rapper, who has been making waves in the Ghanaian music industry for years, stated that his decision...
