In Ghana, former president John Dramani Mahama, leader of the Ghanaian opposition, is well placed to win the presidential election. A recent poll puts him ahead of ruling party candidate Muhamudu Bawumia. Mahama, 65, and Bawumia, 60, will vie for the presidency of Ghana on December 7 to succeed Nana …
Read More »“Stop begging” – Nana Akufo-Addo urges Africa
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that African countries should stop “begging” the West to earn global respect and change poor perceptions about the continent. The president made these statement during the opening of the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington DC. “If we stop being beggars and spend African money …
Read More »Ghana: President Akufo-Addo sacks junior finance minister
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo dismissed Charles Adu Boahen, the minister of state for finance, the presidency said on Monday after allegations of impropriety were circulated by a well-known Ghanaian investigative journalist. The president fired Adu Boahen after being made aware of allegations levelled against him in an expose, the presidency …
Read More »Ghana: President Akufo-Addo called to resign
Faced with the galloping inflation in Ghana, currently estimated at 37%, hundreds of Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra on Saturday 5 November to denounce the deteriorating economic situation, French media RFI reported. “Resign or be impeached! Politicians eat, Ghanaians suffer!” : the slogans chanted by the crowd were …
Read More »Ghana: Young people boo President Akufo-Addo during a festival
Young Ghanaians booed President Nana Akufo-Addo at a global citizen festival, scanding ‘away’ at his presence before he could make his point. The President had been introduced to the government’s moves in prioritizing women empowerment among other causes in line with the organizers’ mission for social justice. Young booed at …
Read More »“I’ll make sure NPP wins the 2024 elections” – President Akufo-Addo
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said he is determined to hand over power to another New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in the 2024 presidential election. President Akufo-Addo said although things are currently difficult, he will ensure that the NPP retains power in 2024. He made this statement during his …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo demands apology from Europe for Africans
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo recalled the harmful effects of the slave trade for the African continent and demanded an apology from Europe for Africans. The tenant of the Jubile House said slavery stifled the economic, cultural and psychological progress of Africa. According to the President, when the British ended slavery, …
Read More »Ghana: President Akufo-Addo justifies e-levy and pledges restoration of economy
In an interview with the BBC, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo justified the e-levy bill passed by parliament by saying it was aimed at taxing the industry and not the poor. Parliament in Ghana on March 29, 2022, approved the e-levy bill, after the minority staged a walkout. President Akufo-Addo said …
Read More »Ghanaians celebrate President Akufo-Addo who turns 78 today
Many public figures in Ghana celebrate their President, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, who turns 78 today. Below are some of the goodwill messages for President Akufo-Addo: Happy birthday Mr. President ❤️😍🥰 pic.twitter.com/ADHrgk0UOY— Rebecca Akufo-Addo (@RAkufoAddo) March 29, 2022 Tomorrow is Mr President’s birthday. Long life, @NAkufoAddo pic.twitter.com/awW4RV31mz— nana aba (@thenanaaba) …
Read More »Ghana: journalist jailed for criticizing President Addo
A Ghanaian journalist and host of Power FM Radio has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for contempt of court, reports the BBC. The journalist Oheneba Boamah Bennie, reportedly issued a series of threats to President Nana Akufo-Addo in a live video on his Facebook page. The journalist alleged …
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