President Nana Akufo-Addo has said though his government rsquo;s flagship programme, the free Senior High School (SHS) policy might be labelled by its detractors as a mere political slogan which must be demonised, the programme has transformed the lives of Ghanaians who otherwise would have stopped school at the Junior High School (JHS) level.
Former President John Dramani Mahama is among the high-profile personalities present in Parliament for the presentation of the penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
President Nana Akufo-Addo highlighted his achievements in ensuring a reliable power supply for Ghanaians, despite recent power outages affecting parts of the country. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2024, the President refuted claims of intermittent power supply amid the financial crisis, asserting that the country has not experienced the phenomenon known as DUMSOR over the past seven years.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed the commitment of his government to support the production of standard content and films for the global market. The president, in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, said that as part of measures to support the movie industry, a 20 percent tax rebate for some movie equipment has been instituted.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) in their efforts to restore democracy in Africa. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2024, he condemned the recent wave of military coups and interventions that have undermined democratic governance in some parts of the continent.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that his government is far ahead of any other government the country has had when it comes to achievement in the various sectors. According to him, his government has done the most in the education, health, security, agriculture, roads, tourism, and digitalisation than any other government.
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged residents of Bawku to remain calm and united in order to stop the long-running civil conflict. The feud, which is based on chieftaincy rivalries and long-standing concerns, has cost many lives over the years, including lose of properties.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has given his strongest assurance that the government will work to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) organises a credible and fair election in December. Delivering his penultimate State of the Nation address on Tuesday, February 27, Akufo-Addo also emphasized that the government will ensure that public education on the need for a peaceful election is drummed to every nook and cranny of the country.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has bemoaned the resources that have been spent on keeping peace in the Bawku municipality in the Upper East region due to the conflict in the area. According to the President, the resources used in maintaining peace in that part of the country could have been used to develop the area instead.
The government is set to introduce a Performance Tracker, a tool aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the country. President Akufo-Addo who made this known during the State of the Nations Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February, 27, 2024 said the tracker will be launched in March this year.
National Media Commission (NMC) has called for collaboration with journalists and media houses to ensure credible elections in December. This comes in the wake of the recent closure of four radio stations in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA).
Dr Clement Apaak, Builsa South MP and ranking member of the Education Committee of Parliament, has endorsed Africa Education Watch rsquo;s (Eduwatch) suggestion for parents to contribute to the Free Senior High School policy.
Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana rsquo;s electoral process.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka is lamenting pressure from his constituents for emptying of his pocket. According to him, the people are always chasing him for money for all manner of issues.
Ranking Member of Parliament 39;s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo has opined that there has been no change at the Ministry of Finance despite the appointment of Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. Early this month, President Akufo-Addo relieved Ken Ofori-Atta of his duty as Finance Minister and appointed the Karaga Member of Parliament in his stead.
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has asserted that the euro;2. 37 million financial loss case against Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, will collapse if it is politically motivated. During an appearance on the Point of View on Citi TV on Monday, February 26, the Effutu MP emphasized that the case against Ato Forson should be assessed based on its merit rather than political affiliations.
The Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed concerns about the constitutionality of the proposed Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill currently under consideration by Parliament.
Government has plans to set up a FinTech Innovation Fund to support Start-ups to drive Ghana rsquo;s digital revolution. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia announced this in Accra on Monday during the official press launch of the maiden 3i Africa Summit.
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana rsquo;s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the new Majority Leader of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Efuttu has expressed his preference for legislative work over ministerial duties. In an interview with Bernard Avle on Citi TV rsquo;s lsquo;Point of View rsquo; on Monday, Afenyo-Markin stated that his passion lies in parliamentary work, and he has always preferred being a parliamentarian to serving as a Minister of State.
