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AU Commissioner calls for better pay to retain Africa’s health professionals
African Union (AU) Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Amb. Amma A. Twum-Amoah, has called on African governments to improve the remuneration and working conditions of health professionals to curb the growing migration of skilled workers from the continent.
Whether or not Wontumi will still contest NPP national chairmanship race after 20-year sentence
The campaign team of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is yet to decide whether to continue with his bid for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) national chairmanship race following his recent jail sentence. Former New Edubiase Member of Parliament, George Oduro, who disclosed this, said the team w...
Minority demands equal galamsey enforcement, urges Court of Appeal to review Wontumi conviction
The Minority in Parliament has called for equal enforcement of Ghana’s anti-illegal mining laws and urged the Court of Appeal to closely review aspects of the trial that resulted in the conviction of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Address...
Health Ministry opens recruitment for 36th batch of Medical Officers and Dentists
The Ministry of Health has announced the opening of the recruitment process for the 36th batch of Medical Officers and Dentists who have completed their housemanship and have been duly verified by the Medical and Dental Council.
Wontumi’s 20-year jail term shocking; NPP must appeal – Kyei-Brobbey
An aspiring Ashanti Regional Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ishaq Kyei-Brobbey, says the conviction and 20-year prison sentence handed to the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has come as a shock and left him with mixed emotions.
‘I’m not afraid of death,’ Akamba says as he alleges threats
Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser, Joshua Akamba, has said he is unfazed by death threats, declaring that he is not afraid to die because of his strong belief in reincarnation.
Current NPP leadership must go – Former Ledzokuku MCE
Former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ledzokuku in the Greater Accra region and a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mordecai Abusuayedom Quarshie, has expressed dissatisfaction with the current leadership of the party, describing its performance as below expectations. According to Mr. Quarshie, th...
TUC on why it was opposed to return of Tribunals in Ghana and demands cessation of legislative process
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has opposed the reintroduction of the public tribunal system in Ghana. The TUC has therefore called on the government to halt the legislative process in Parliament intended to enact the Tribunals Bill. "The TUC is manifestly opposed to the idea of resuscitating tribunals given our collec...
Government supports five-year presidential, parliamentary terms
The government has backed a recommendation by the Constitutional Review Committee to extend the tenure of the President and Members of Parliament from four years to five years. The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, said the proposal would provide governments with more time to develop, impleme...
NDC organizer in court over alleged offensive remarks about Bawumia
The Agona West Branch Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prince Aboagye, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court over alleged remarks made against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on social media. Prince Aboagye arrived at the court today as he faces allegations relating to comments deem...
Is democracy for sale?
This week, Accra hosted a high-level regional convening on the financialisation of politics in Africa. The three-day gathering, themed "Advancing Reform, Accountability, and Democratic Integrity," brought together members of the diplomatic community, civil society organisations, elected and appointed officials, academi...
GTEC withdraws retirement age, post-retirement contract directive following ministerial order
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn its policy directive on retirement age and post-retirement contracts for academic senior members in public universities.