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Mahama is Wrecking the Public Sector—Where is Organized Labor? I have been closely monitoring the recent appointments by the Mahama government, and I am utterly shocked and disappointed. This is the same man who stood on campaign platforms, promising to restore sanity to public sector work. Yet, in just a short time, he has done the exact opposite—tearing down everything in his path! Career public servants—professionals who have dedicated their lives to serving Ghana—are being ruthlessly dismissed and replaced with party loyalists who have no experience or competence for the roles they are being handed. Mahama is deliberately…

MTN Ghana Leads the Charge for Women’s Empowerment with Gender Ministry & Partners MTN Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Charter House, and the Eve Foundation, marked International Women’s Day with a series of impactful events aimed at promoting women’s rights and empowerment in Ghana. The celebrations kicked off with a symbolic health walk from Circle to the Ministry’s premises in Accra, organized under the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.” This initiative sought to highlight MTN Ghana’s commitment to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls. Addressing participants after…

Asantehene destools Mpasaasohene over illegal mining and other offences The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Amofa Twumasi II, chief of Mpasaaso No.2 in the Ashanti region, over multiple allegations, including his involvement in illegal mining activities. Other allegations include his questionable royal lineage, and a lack of oversight and accountability to his community and traditional leaders. The chief who has reigned for 41 years was found guilty after he appeared before the Asanteman Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace over the allegations. The central issue surrounding his destoolment was his involvement in illegal mining activities in…

Techimanhene formerly Bonohene is occupant of the oldest stool (Bonokyempem Duaduakwa stool) in the history of Akans. For that matter he is given the title Akan Piesie. His stool was originally established c. 1295 AD by Bonohene Nana Asaman, founder of medieval Bono Empire. Techimanhene belongs to the Oyoko clan. He is affectionately regarded as the Oyoko Piesie. Techiman are the first Oyoko clan that settled in the Amowi caves ( Bon mu ) in present day Nkoranza area after their migration from Koumbi Saleh. When they crossed the black Volta, they lived and dwelt in Caves around that region.…

Agroyesumhene Cautions John Mahama Over alleged Halting NPP Initiated Projects: The Chief of Manso Agroyesum in the Amansie South District of Ashanti, Nana Tabi Agyaben III, is cautioning President Mahama and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) against halting ongoing road construction projects initiated by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. He emphasized that terminating these projects would have negative consequences for the NDC’s future prospects. Nana Tabi,Agroyesumhene made these remarks during a meeting with media practitioners at his palace, stressing the importance of completing the projects for the benefit of the community. His concerns likely stem from the…

Regulating Okada Operation A critical issue-hon Seth Osei Akoto Pushes for its fulfillment: As Ghanaians are quietly prepared to welcome this year’s Budget to Parliament by the Ghana’s finance minister, Cassiel Ato Forson scheduled on Tuesday, 11,March 2025, Hon. Seth Osei Akoto, the Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua constituency, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to fulfill their promise to regulate motorcycle operations. This promise was made during the President’s recent State of the Nation address. He’s calling on the government to take concrete actions to regulate okada operations, ensuring safety…

Works and Housing Minister Donates food items to Twenty Muslim Constituencies in Ashanti Region The Minister of Works and Housing Hon.Gilbert Kenneth Agyei, has presented food items wealth millions of Ghana cedis to Twenty  Muslim constituencies in the Ashanti Region in support of the Ramadan festivity. The items include Lipton, bottles of cooking oil, bags of Sugar, and rice. Some twenty constituencies within the Ashanti Region are to benefit from the donation. Presenting the food items on behalf of the Minister in Kumasi , The Ashanti Regional Director of Operations, Mallam Yaya Mohammed, commended all Muslims for peacefully observing this…

Ghana Gold Board(GoldBod) is a Very Serious Error in Judgement It is just intriguing listening to President John Mahama’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) justifying government’s intentions for the creation of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). To start with, the creation of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is NOT a novelty. This same project concept is a plagiarized or in other words stolen version of the Guyana Gold Board (GGB). By way of introduction; Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is a country on South America’s North Atlantic Coast. The Guyana Gold Board Act…

Independence Day Celebration:Nurture Students to impact Security Services: Mr. Kwabena Animuonyam, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South district, is advocating for the government to utilize Independence Day celebrations as an opportunity to nurture and groom students, particularly those in rural areas, who are interested in pursuing careers in security services. Interestingly, Mr. Animuonyam has been vocal about community development issues in the past. In 2024, he led a protest in Manso Tontokrom, calling for the government to establish a Community Mining program, which would provide jobs for the youth and help mitigate illegal mining…

Ghana @ 68:NDC 2024 PC calls for Unity in Atwima Kwanwoma: Mrs. Grace Asamoah Agyeman, the 2024 Atwima Kwanwoma parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to put aside partisan politics and focus on the country’s progress. She emphasized the need for unity and collaboration to drive Ghana’s development, urging everyone to work together to achieve their collective dreams for the nation. This call to action was made during the 68th Independence Day celebration held at Atwima Twedie in the Atwima Kwanwoma district. As a parliamentary candidate, Mrs. Asamoah Agyeman has shown…