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Kofi Adams, the Member of Parliament for Buem believes the National Democratic Congress is the only political party that has what it takes to tackle Ghana’s hurdles in ending illegal small scale mining widely known as galamsey. He insists the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) renewed fight against the menace will …
Read More »NDC has no moral right to criticize our galamsey fight – NPP
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken a swipe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) after the latter described its effort in fighting illegal mining in the country as a scam. The NPP Deputy Director of Communications, Ernest Kofi Owusu Bempah in a statement said the NDC’s conduct …
Read More »Nana Addo hasn’t repented; he’ll continue shielding appointees doing galamsey – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cast doubts over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s resolve to deal ruthlessly with government officials said to be engaging in illegal small-scale mining also known galamsey. The NDC maintains government and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have not shown enough commitment in dealing with …
Read More »‘NPP’s galamsey fight a scam; battle has already been lost’ – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the Akufo-Addo government has failed woefully in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey). The party describes the measures and strategies put in place by government to fight galamsey as a clear deception. Speaking at a press conference at the NDC headquarters in Accra, National …
Read More »Tackle youth unemployment; activities of terrorist groups – Mahama to gov’t
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has underscored the need for government to tackle the growing rate of youth unemployment in the country. He asserts the high rate of youth joblessness is a matter of national security concern that needs serious tackling. “Government owe it as a responsibility to do all …
Read More »I can stop ‘galamsey’ within six months – Former NPP MP
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Obuasi East constituency, Edward Enin, has said he has the magic wand to stop illegal mining also known as ‘galamsey’. According to him, there is a need to use a radical approach to arrest and punish notable people behind the illegal …
Read More »Fast-track IMF negotiations to create a more predictable economic outlook – Mahama to gov’t
Former President John Dramani Mahama fears further delay on the part of government to secure a deal with the International Monetary Fund will further worsen the country’s economic situation. Ghana returned to the IMF for support after months of struggle with the economy and a cost of living crisis. The …
Read More »Return $100m oil money to Petroleum Holding Fund – Mahama to gov’t
Former President John Dramani Mahama finds news that some $100 million has been diverted from petroleum funds for unapproved expenditure disturbing. He insists that there can be no justification for diverting revenues from the nation’s share of petroleum resources into any other account besides the Petroleum Hold Fund (PHF). He …
Read More »IMF deal before 2023 budget would be bad for Ghana – Ato Forson
The Minority spokesperson on Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has cast doubts on the government’s intent to secure a deal with the IMF before the 2023 budget is prepared. “I doubt in the next six weeks we are going to have a programme. That will be a magic of a lifetime,” he …
Read More »NDC dissociates itself from Akufo-Addo’s booing; says incident reflects mood of Ghanaians
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from the booing of President Akufo-Addo at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival. The party said the incident reflects the “excruciating and frustrating times Ghanaians presently find themselves.” In a press released signed by the Communications Officer of the party, Sammy Gyamfi, NDC …
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