The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He was elected at the ongoing 57th ECOWAS Summit, which is being held in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The summit is being held at the Mahatma Gandhi […]
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Parliament reconvenes today; Affirmative Action Bill high on agenda
The Parliament of Ghana is expected to reconvene, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:00 in the forenoon to commence sitting for the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. A statement released by the Public Affairs Directorate, Parliament of Ghana, and signed by its Director, Kate Addo, said 36 bills will be […]
We can defeat Coronavirus if we are united – Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has said that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could be defeated if the nation stands in unison. Ghana, he said, therefore, cannot allow some few individuals, to use political, religious and ethnic differences to derail the progress it has made in its collective drive to combat the […]
Anyone who aids a foreigner to enter Ghana illegally will be strictly dealt with – Akufo-Affo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sent a note of caution to any Ghanaian national who will aid a foreigner illegal entry into the country to brace himself or herself up for stiffer punishment when caught up with the law. He said it does not stand to reason with any Ghanaian […]
Parliament approves Okoe-Boye’s nomination as deputy Health Minister
The Parliament of Ghana has by unanimous decision approved the nomination of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ledzokuku, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, as Deputy Minister for Health. Joe Osei Owusu (MP), a First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, on Friday presented to the House, a report of the Appointments Committee of Parliament requesting his approval. The […]
Martin Amidu to fish out Government Officials complicit in Airbus saga
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) headed by Mr. Martin Amidu, has been tasked by the President of the Republic to conduct a prompt inquiry to determine the complicity or otherwise of any Ghanaian government official, past or present, involved in the massive corruption scandal that has rocked Airbus SE. The OSP is to […]
Explosive: Airbus confesses sharing bribes in Ghana as £3bn corruption fine bites
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has confessed to paying bribes in Ghana and other countries between 2011 and 2015 in a corruption investigation of its business deals dating back more than a decade. Court documents obtained by theghanareport.com show that Europe’s largest plane maker has been fined 3 billion pounds for greasing the palms of public officials and fixers […]
Heads of public institutions making my work difficult – Special Prosecutor cries out
The Special Prosecutor, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, says his office is seriously being undermined by heads of public institutions making it very difficult to investigate and prosecute corruption and corruption related matter. These institutions, he said, are simply not complying with his office by making documents available for them study on cases they are […]
Invest in Technology and Innovation – Adwoa Safo to African Leaders
The Minister of State in charge of Public Procurement, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, has charged African Leaders to take very drastic measures to invest heavily in technology and innovation in order to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Of particular importance, is the Supply Chain sector, which she believes, will help rip the enormous benefits […]
Two L.Is. to empower Special Prosecutor laid before Parliament
Two Legislative Instruments (LIs) meant to empower the Office of the Special Prosecutor in the discharge of its duties have been laid before Parliament for consideration and approval. They are Office of the Special Prosecutor Regulations, 2018 and Office of the Special Prosecutor (Operations) Regulations, 2018. The two documents which are detailing of the framework […]
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