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Adaklu NDC executives hails shortlisting of chairman for DCE position
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Adaklu NDC executives hails shortlisting of chairman for DCE position

Adaklu Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress have hailed the shortlisting their chairman, for the position of District chief Executive Mr Hayford Amenuvie, Constituency Secretary, said their Chairman, Mr Jerry Ameko’ s name was mentioned as one the three shortlisted for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position for Adaklu. In an interview with Ghana News Agency at Adaklu Waya He disclosed that the chairman in addition to Mr Harrison Akadi and Madam Rebecca Agbogah were shortlisted after the vetting committee vetted the seven contestants for the DCE position in Adaklu. He said Mr. Charles Agbesi, one of the contestants in a letter made available to the constituency executives, withdrew from the contest for personal reasons. The Secretary noted that Mr. Am...
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WAANSA GHANA congratulates President Mahama and Veep 
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WAANSA GHANA congratulates President Mahama and Veep 

The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA-Ghana) has extended its congratulatory message to President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for their electoral victory and assumption of leadership of Ghana.   “WAANSA Ghana considers your victory as a new milestone that marks a significant moment in Ghana's democratic journey,” Mr. Ken Kinney, WAANSA-Ghana, stated in a statement in Accra.  WAANSA Ghana, however, reminded the presidency of the pressing security challenges facing Ghana and West Africa, which include the volatile West Africa sub-region, chieftaincy disputes, and other related security challenges.  It explained that the proliferation of small arms and light weapons had exacerbated internal conflicts and insecuri...
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Ahmed Ibrahim’s nomination as a Minister-designate is source of pride, inspiration-Banda Youth 
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Ahmed Ibrahim’s nomination as a Minister-designate is source of pride, inspiration-Banda Youth 

Youth groups in the Banda District of the Bono Region have described Mr Ahmed Ibrahim’s nomination as the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs as ‘a source of pride and inspiration’ for the Banda people.  They expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the nomination of Mr Ibrahim, also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Banda Constituency, hoping to see changes and transformation in the local government systems and structures.  Addressing a news conference at Banda-Ahenkro, Mr Jerry Sito, the Spokesperson for the Youth Groups, and the Assembly Member of Banda- Ahenkro West Electoral Area, said the youth in the area had high hopes and confidence in the MP to impact positively in the ministry by shaping policies that would...
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Western Region NDC Chairman lauds President for nominating Nelson as Western Regional Minister  
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Western Region NDC Chairman lauds President for nominating Nelson as Western Regional Minister  

Nana Kojo Toku, Western Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for nominating Mr Joseph Nelson as the Western Regional Minister.   According to him, Mr Nelson has the expertise and would bring fresh ideas to the table to build on the progress made by the past government in the region.   In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the new appointment, Nana Toku said, "l have worked with Mr Nelson for 12 years in the region as the regional secretary of the NDC. He knows the challenges in the region, so when the opportunity came l presented his name to the President and am glad, he accepted him".   He said, "I am confident that the regional minister designate will not only excel in his new role, but he w...
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Mahama hails Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s contributions towards national development 
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Mahama hails Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s contributions towards national development 

President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday hailed the contributions of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, towards national development.  He praised the Asantehene for his wise counsel and support, which facilitated the achievements in his first term as President.  President Mahama gave the commendations on Sunday when he joined the Otumfuo and Asanteman to celebrate Akwasidae Festival at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.  The President cited some projects that were executed in the Ashanti Region during his first term, such as roads, markets, schools, hospitals, extension of electricity and water to many homes.  President Mahama pledged to consult the Asantehene even more especially at a time Ghanaians were witnessing the worst crisis in Ghana’s history  He al...
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School for Life congratulates Minister-designate for Education 
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School for Life congratulates Minister-designate for Education 

School for Life, an NGO, has congratulated Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency on his nomination as Minister-designate for Education.  School for Life, in a press statement, signed by its Director, Madam Wedad Sayibu and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale, expressed its support for Mr Iddrisu in addressing issues in the country’s educational sector.  The statement said, “As a civil society organisation working to ensure that education is accessible to all Ghanaian children, and that quality is realised in the public schools, we assure you of our unflinching support in addressing the issues in Ghana's education sector."  It said, "Your exemplary record as a student leader and advocate for equitable public education financing remain...
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Government will abolish E-Levy in its first budget- Dr Ato Forson
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Government will abolish E-Levy in its first budget- Dr Ato Forson

The Minister of Finance designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has promised to abolish the e-levy in the first budget of the government. Speaking during his appearance at the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, he said “my position on the e-levy is not new. It has not changed and I still stand by my position to abolish it”. Dr Ato Forson said his position on the e-levy does not mean that he does not appreciate the need for revenue. He added “however, the e-levy is neither a direct, an indirect or excise tax”. Dr Ato Forson said e-levy retards progress towards financial inclusion and a cash-lite economy. “When approved, I will abolish the e-elevy in my first budget”, he said. He said his topmost priorities include working very hard to lower prices, stabilise the...
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You will transform the justice system for all – Upper East NDC on Dr Ayine’s nomination
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You will transform the justice system for all – Upper East NDC on Dr Ayine’s nomination

The Upper East Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed confidence in the Minister-Designate for Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, to transform the justice system and ensure fairness for all. “This nomination is a testament to your unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and outstanding contributions to the nation,” a statement, signed and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Bolgatanga by Mr Jonathan Salifu, the Regional Communications Officer of the party. “We are confident that your expertise, vision, and commitment to justice will bring transformative progress to this critical sector.” The statement expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for entrusting the ministry they described a...
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President Mahama revokes seven ministries  
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President Mahama revokes seven ministries  

President John Dramani Mahama has by an Executive Instrument (EI), 2/25 revoked seven ministries.   The revoked Ministries include Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, National Security, Parliamentary Affairs, Sanitation and Water Resources, Public Enterprises, Information and Railway Development.   The former Ministry of Youth and Sports was split into the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment; and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.   In addition, the EI merged the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development to create the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.   In the exercise of the power conferred on the President under section 11...
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Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson: Profile of Ghana’s Next Finance Minister
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Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson: Profile of Ghana’s Next Finance Minister

Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, MPPh.D, MSc, BSc, ICA(Gh), FCIT(Gh)Economist |Chartered Accountant | Tax Practitioner Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (Ph.D) is a lawmaker in the Parliamentof Ghana. He is an economist of great repute with deep insight,particularly on the economy of Ghana, a Chartered Accountant and aTax Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in the public andprivate sectors.His professional expertise covers macroeconomics, fiscal policy, tax policy and administration , finance andbusiness management.Dr . Forson is an Oxford-trained tax professional with a Master of Science degree in Taxation from the Universityof Oxford, UK and a Fellow of the Chartered InsAtute of TaxaAon, Ghana.He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from London South Bank University and i...
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