By Francis Kobena Tandoh Former flagbearer aspirant and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Abetifi Constituency, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has urged Mr. Kennedy Agyapong and his supporters as well as those from his personal camp to stop the internal warfare and forge ahead in unity to wrestle power from theContinue Reading
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the enforcement of the conviction of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, according to a statement on Tuesday. The statement, issued by Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, Co-Chair of the party’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Policy Committee, theContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has appointed Samuel Atta Akyea as his lead defence counsel, according to a statement on Monday. According to the statement, the decision has been taken after careful consultationContinue Reading
Recent commentary surrounding Chairman Wontumi’s decision to enter into plea negotiations with the State has generated considerable public discussion. It is therefore important to place the matter in its proper context. The facility in question was obtained to support a large-scale agricultural enterprise undertaken with the objective of contributing toContinue Reading
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally requested a plea negotiation with the Attorney-General in his ongoing criminal trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank). The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr JusticeContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday criticized the John Mahama-led government for abandoning the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital project in the Ashanti Region. According to the Caucus, the facility could help ease pressure on the country’s healthcare system if completed and operationalized. Led by theContinue Reading
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of allocating World Cup travel slots to National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament and party supporters while failing to account to Parliament on Ghana’s preparations for the tournament. Speaking at a press briefing, Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of ParliamentContinue Reading
