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SONA 2020: We did not boycott, we only walked out – Minority explains their action
on: by Radia Sambare
The Minority in Parliament has explained the reason behind their walkout during the 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA). The Minority in a press conference said they walked out to show President Akufo-Addo that if he is insensitive to the
Minister of Trade must be summoned over demolition exercise at Trade Fair – Minority caucus
on: by Radia Sambare
The Minority caucus on the Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee of Parliament is set to push for the Minister of Trade and Industry to be summoned before the House to provide answers for the recent demolition at Trade Fair. The caucus
State of the nation address to be delivered today by Akufo-Addo
on: by Radia Sambare
President Nana Akufo-Addo will later today [Thursday] deliver his fourth State of the Nation address to Parliament. The address is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution which states that “The President shall, at the beginning of each session
Gov’t dispatches food items to stranded Ghanaian students in China
on: by Radia Sambare
The government has dispatched cartons of assorted local food items to China to be distributed to 151 Ghanaian students stranded in Wuhan, the epicentre of the new coronavirus disease. Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey who announced this, said the items
We need more time to make our water bodies safe – Hajia Alima Mahama
on: by Radia Sambare
The Minister for Local Government, Hajia Alima Mahama is calling for public support and commitment towards the fight against illegal small-scale mining and the preservation of the country’s water bodies. She said with the level of pollution seen in some water
Ghana Armed Forces apprehend 20 people described as rebels in the Volta Region
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Armed Forces say they have arrested twenty people they describe as rebels in the Volta Region town of Dzodze. The twenty are believed to be part of the Homeland Study Group Foundation. The group has been demanding separation from
Dialogue is needed between government, separatist group – Security analyst
on: by Radia Sambare
A security analyst and consultant, David Agbe wants government to stop hounding members of the separatist group and dialogue with its leaders. To him, the dialogue will give government the opportunity to understand the concerns of the Homeland Study Group Foundation
Gov’t seeks private financing for its roads projects
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ministry of Roads and Highways is seeking private involvement in the construction, operation, and maintenance of major roads in the country. The country has long been reliant on a slender national budget to develop road infrastructure, with less than 30%