Governance

CLOGSAG Challenges Presidential Authority on Public Institution Appointments

Accra: The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has raised questions about the legality of terminating or transferring heads of public institutions when a new President takes office. The Association’s review of the Presidential Transition Act 2012 (Act 845) revealed no provision granting the President the authority to terminate or transfer public officers, […]

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Burkina Be Diaspora in Ghana Stages Solidarity March for President Traor© After Foiled Coup Attempt

Accra: The Burkina Be community in Ghana has organized a solidarity march in support of their President, Captain Ibrahim Traor©, following a recent coup attempt thwarted in their homeland. According to Ghana News Agency, the military government in Burkina Faso disclosed on April 22 that they had intercepted communications hinting at a ‘major plot’ to […]

Governance

Constitutional Review Committee Engages Eminent Persons on Reforms

Accra: The Constitutional Review Committee has intensified national consultation efforts towards soliciting views for constitutional reforms. The Committee held discussions with some eminent persons who have held critical roles in Ghana’s democratic journey. According to Ghana News Agency, some of the personalities who participated in the discussions were Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, former Speaker of […]

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President Mahama to Launch Adwumawura Programme in Kumasi

Kumasi: President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to launch the Government’s flagship programme, ‘Adwumawura’, in Kumasi on Monday, April 28, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall. The programme is a business start-up initiative aimed at facilitating the creation, tracking, and mentoring of a minimum of 10,000 businesses annually with a focus on young people. According to […]

Governance

Tema West MCE Nominee Visits TDC Managing Director

Tema: Mr. Ludwig Teye Totimeh, the Tema West Municipal Chief Executive nominee, has paid a courtesy call on the Managing Director of TDC Ghana Limited, Mr. Courage K. M. Nunekpeku. Mr. Totimeh is awaiting confirmation by the assembly members of the Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA). According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Totimeh expressed his […]