Name & Shame Me, If I'm Part Of Galamseyers – Ofoso Ampofo Dares

NDC National Vice Chairman, Samuel Ofoso Ampofo has expressed worry over the activities of illegal miners in the country and called on appropriate authorities to address the menace. Mr. Ofoso Ampofo was alarmed by the rate at which galamsey operations have destroyed the country’s water bodies as well as forest covers.

"It Irritates Me . . . What Kind Of Impunity Is This!?" – Kweku Baako

"What sort of corruption is this? What kind of impunity is this? What sort of money are they looking for? All of them, from top to bottom; I’m telling you. I’m telling you. It is so annoying and it’s so money, money, money and they don’t care!” Editor-in-Chief of New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako hits the roof on New Patriotic Party (NPP) and opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) bigwigs involved in the practice of illegal mining. Illegal small-scale mining, in local parlance called “galamsey”, has over the years become the bane of the country as several of the nation’s water bodies are destroyed and also claimed lives.

President Nana Akufo Addo has released a list of four (4) Ministers of State and fifty (50)Deputy Ministers to serve in his administration making it the largest ever under the fourth republic. The list, copied to Peacefmonline.com, mentioned Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Dome/Kwabenya, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Sarfo as Minister of State at the Office of the President (Public Procurement).

I Support The GCBC; JHS & SHS For Every Leader's Child, If...! - Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insightnewspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has supported the call of the Ghana Charismatic Bishops' Conference (GCBC), saying if the leaders of the country want Ghanaians to accept the free SHS policy; they should show leadership by example. The GCBC has called on government to scrap the Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) education systems.

Declare National Day Of Prayer For Ghana - Brogya Genfi Calls On Religious Leaders

NDC Communicator, Ernest Brogya Genfi has implored religious leaders to declare a national day of prayer to avert any future occurrences. Addressing these worrisome incidents on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Brogya Genfi noted that the nation deserves to pray for the atonement of any possible "sin we have committed".

Gh@60: Akufo-Addo's Speech Factual But Truth Was Exaggerated... - Kweku Baako

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Ghana marked its 60th anniversary on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Independence Square in Accra with colourful displays of the nation's rich culture. The parade was graced by the three former Presidents of the country – Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufour and John Mahama as well as heads of states and dignitaries from neighbouring countries. It was also a sight to behold as students and contigents from the security services, performed a march past to salute the president, who doubles as the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces.

'Paragraph By Paragraph, The Deceptive Nature Of Nana Addo's Speech Glaring'... - Allotey Jacobs

On Monday, March 6, 2017, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo joined thousands of Ghanaians at the independence square in Accra to celebrate Ghana's 60th anniversary. Delivering his speech to mark the event, President Nana Akufo-Addo educated Ghanaians on the history of Ghana and complimented the fore fathers for their enormous contributions to the formation and progress of the country.

Investors Killing Us; We Must Start Fending For Ourselves - Pratt Charges Leaders

Kwesi Pratt has condemned an alleged assault on a female Ghanaian staff by a Lebanese supervisor at Marwako restaurant in Abelemkpe, Accra. Jihad Chaaban, 26, brother in-law of the owner of the restaurant, is alleged to have grabbed the neck of Evelyn Boakye, 25, and soaked his face in a blended raw pepper for about 10 minutes before locking the victim up. The mistreatment of the victim has angered several Ghanaians as they've proposed to stop patronizing the restaurant.

Christian Rights Cannot Be Imposed On This Nation - Pratt Tells Prez

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on March 6, 2017, indicated that his government will build a national Cathedral to aid Christian activities in the country. The President disclosed this during Ghana's 60th anniversary which was held at the independence square in Accra.

FULL TEXT: We'll Wear The Accolade Of Being A Ghanaian With Pride - Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has urged Ghanaians to be proud of the country as it marks its 60th anniversary on Monday, March 6. According to him, "we will achieve these goals when we move and act as a united people. We must take pride in our diversity by all means, but the Ghanaian must always rise above the ethnic or sectional interest. We have a bright future and we must mobilize all our resources and all our strengths, here and in the Ghanaian Diaspora, to get to that promised land faster."

NDC Did A Lot of 'Useless' Works And Suffered For It - Kwesi Pratt

Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has hit hard at the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, claiming they did a "useless work". Kwesi Pratt explained that one of the factors that led to the NDC's defeat in the 2016 elections was because the government failed to bring relief to Ghanaians in their budget statements.

IEA Applauds Gov't For Adopting Recomendation To Establish Fiscal Council In 'Asempa' Budget

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has commended the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and the Government of Ghana for their intention to establish a Fiscal Policy Council. The IEA noted that it had recommended in one of its researches that in order to improve fiscal management in the country, there's the need for a Council to be set up to administer proper fiscal activities.

2017 "Asempa" Budget: Gov't Will Make Corruption A Felony - Finance Minister

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has presented the 2017 Budget and Government Economic Policy dubbed the "Asempa Budget" before Parliament on Thursday, March 2. Delivering the budget statement on the floor of the House, Hon. Ofori-Atta reiterated the commitment of government to combat corruption in the country.

There’s No Excuse For NPP To Allow 'Dumsor' To Linger On – Allotey Jacobs

Allotey Jacobs has asked the Government of Ghana to fix the energy challenges in the country and stop their blame games. According to him, the ruling NPP government has no excuse to give Ghanaians because they were voted into power to address the energy issues.

Mahama Would Have Ended 'Dumsor' If . . . – Ofosu Ampofo

Director of Elections of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo says former President John Dramani Mahama would have ended the 'dumsor' crises confronting the economy if Ghanaians hadn't voted his government out of power. According to him, the previous government made several interventions to improve the energy sector before exiting office.

S/A Xenophobic Attacks: Africa Must Unite . . . Let's Exhibit The Spirit Of Oneness - Nana Ofori Owusu

Nana Ofori Owusu, PPP Communicator, has condemned the xenophobic attacks on immigrants in South Africa. Earlier this week, angry mob reportedly attacked Nigerians and looted shops belonging to Pakistanis, Somalis and other immigrants around Pretoria and parts of Johannesburg.

S/A Xenophobic Attacks: We Must Investigate All Travel & Tours Companies In Ghana - Kabila

Five Ghanaians were reportedly rescued, earlier this week, following xenophobic attacks on immigrants in South Africa. Within the week, some irate South African gangs attacked and looted shops belonging to immigrants for fear that they might be taking over their local businesses.

Gov't Must Be Courageous And Tell Ghanaians Dumsor Won't End Soon - PPP Communicator

PPP Communicator, Nana Ofori Owusu has called on the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko and the Government of Ghana to be courageous and tell Ghanaians the real condition of the energy sector. According to him, the government should be bold to let Ghanaians know that the energy situation, affectionately called 'dumsor' cannot be solved in months.

End Dumsor & Stop The Blame Games - Anim Piesie Tells Gov't

NDC Communicator, Anim Piesie has asked the Government of Ghana to stop blaming the energy situation on the previous government. According to him, the government should focus on fixing the situation because the previous government left them with a robust energy sector.

Let's Stop Predicting Doom For Akufo-Addo's Govt . . . - Oppong Nkrumah Tells Opposition Parties

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has called on opposition parties to support the good initiatives by President Nana Akufo-Addo and his government. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' programme, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah urged the parties, particularly the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), to stop predicting doom for the government.

Police Brutality @ Flagstaff House: Bring Culprits To Book - Kweku Baako

Kweku Baako Jnr. has hailed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for stating his stance on violence perpetuated by party fanatics in the country. President Nana Akufo-Addo, in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), condemned in no uncertain terms acts of misconduct by supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party as well as other political parties.

Renaming FSH To Jubilee House "Deepens The Ridicule" - Kweku Baako To Prez

Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has urged President Akufo-Addo and his government not to revert the name Flagstaff House to Jubilee House. Speaking on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, Kweku Baako told host Kwami Sefa Kayi that the government will become a laughing stock of the nation should it change the name.

SONA 2017: We Shall Restore Teacher Trainee Allowances - Akufo-Addo Re-emphasizes

President Nana Akufo-Addo says his government will restore allowances to teacher trainees in the country. The President, who was at Parliament on Tuesday to deliver his State of the Nation Address, assured teachers that his government will not renege on its word to pay their allowances because "it is in every one's interest that the school experiences a happy one for children, teachers and parents alike."

SONA 2017: Free SHS Starts With 2017/2018 Entrants - Akufo-Addo Re-echoes

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment of his government to implement its free Senior High School policy. Addressing the nation on the floor of Parliament, the President directed a message to critics of the free SHS initiative saying if they think he's doing things in a haste, then "I'm in a hurry to ensure that every child born in this country attend school from kindergarten to Senior High School. In other words, that is the basic education that each child is required to receive. We intend to reform the basic school curricula with emphasis on literacy, numeracy and creative skills. And just in case, there's anyone left in this country who has not heard yet, free SHS starts with the 2017/2018 entrants..."

I Was Shocked My "Best Friend" Ayariga Made Such Allegation Against Me - Muntaka

Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak has expressed utter shock at the bribery allegation leveled against him by Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga. According to him, Mahama Ayariga has been his "best friend" and so was alarmed when he heard that the carrier of the alleged bribery news was his own friend.

SONA 2017: I Wasn't Elected To Complain; But To Get Things Done...I'll Fix Broken Economy!

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassured Ghanaians of his commitment to rescue the economy from its current bad state. The President made this pledge in his first State of the Nation Address at Parliament since he was elected Head of the Fourth Republic.

SoNA 2017: I Condemn All Acts Of Misconduct By Party Members - Prez Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has condemned any act of misconduct by supporters of the New Patriotic Party and the government that occured before, during and after the transition process. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address at Parliament on Tuesday, President Akufo-Addo called on all political parties to join the crusade to ensure that their members do not perpetuate violence irrespective of their political affiliation.

Nana Addo's Gov't Gives US $90,000 Each To MPs To Buy Cars?

Director of Elections for the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Nana Ofori Owusu has disclosed that the Government of Ghana has issued a cheque of 90,000 dollars to Members of Parliament to purchase for themselves cars. He made this shocking revelation on Peace FM's Kokrokoo in relation to the free Senior High School policy by the government.

To Conceive Of Touching The Heritage Fund Is A Crime - Kabila

James Kwabena Bomfeh, also called Kabila, has warned the government not to dip its hands in the Heritage Fund to facilitate their free SHS programme. Kabila noted that it's a crime for any person to even conceive of touching the Heritage Fund, let alone use it to finance the policy.

Heritage Fund Is 'Useless & Unproductive' . . . It Doesn't Make Sense At All - Pratt

Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has labeled the Heritage Fund as a 'useless unproductive enterprise'. According to him, it doesn't make sense for the leaders of the country to store up money for future generations while the nation suffers. Speaking on Radio Gold's 'Alhaji and Alhaji' programme, monitored by Peacefmonline.com, Kwesi Pratt asked "how foolish" can the nation be to put and save money in the Heritage Fund with an interest rate of 2 percent.

Since We Ain't Stealing Money To Fund Free SHS, We're Solidly Behind The Prez!

National Youth Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Awuku says the party is in full support of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s free SHS policy that will commence in September this year. According to him, it is a vital project to undertake in order to strengthen the education system in the country.

Free SHS: Nobody Is Going To Use Heritage Fund - John Boadu

Acting General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu has dismissed claims that the government would definitely use the Heritage Fund to implement its free Senior High School policy. Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo, John Boadu stressed that the government has not made any categorical statement to that effect and that the sources of funding for the project will be known when the 2017 fiscal year budget is rolled out.

Invest In Education & Don't Put Any "Useless" Money Down For Future - Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has expressed disappointment in opponents of the government’s decision to use the Heritage Fund to implement President Nana Akufo-Addo free SHS policy. According to him, he sees nothing wrong if the government wants to use the Heritage Fund as a source of funding for the SHS because education is a vital to the success of the economy.

MPs Who Contrived Bribery Story Don't Have What It Takes To Be In Parliament - Atik Mohammed

Atik Mohammed has defended the Joe Ghartey Committee set up by the Speaker of Parliament to probe the bribery allegation against some members of the House. Speaking on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, Atik Mohammed wondered why critics think the representation of some members on the Committee will be a conflict of interest.