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Muntaka,Interior Minister-Designate Pushes for Mandatory Body Cameras to Curb Police Misconduct The Interior Minister-Designate, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has proposed the mandatory use of body cameras by police officers in Ghana as a critical step to tackle police misconduct, including extortion and brutality. Addressing Public Outcry Over Police Misconduct During his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, January 24, the Asawase MP stressed that this initiative is necessary to rebuild public trust in the Ghana Police Service. He acknowledged the growing public outcry over incidents of police brutality and extortion, which have significantly damaged the reputation of law…

NDC Youth in Tamale Reject Anthony Sarpong’s Appointment as Acting GRA Commissioner-General The appointment of Anthony Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) by President John Dramani Mahama has sparked strong opposition from some concerned National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth groups in Tamale. Opposition to Appointment At a press conference led by Abu Jamal, Coordinator of the Concerned Youth of NDC, the group expressed their dissatisfaction, labeling Mr. Sarpong’s appointment as “inappropriate” and questioning his ability to lead Ghana’s revenue mobilization efforts. Allegations of Political Bias The youth group accused Anthony Sarpong of being aligned with…

Christopher Boadi-Mensah Named Acting CEO of National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) Christopher Boadi-Mensah has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). His appointment, effective January 23, 2025, was announced by the Office of the President. Appointment Backed by Constitutional Provisions The decision aligns with Article 195(1) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and Section 16(1) of the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766). This appointment is also subject to advice from the NPRA’s governing board in consultation with the Public Services Commission, ensuring constitutional compliance. Leading the NPRA at a Critical Time Mr.…

NPP Blames NDC and President Mahama for Fatal Clashes at AngloGold Ashanti Mines The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Dramani Mahama of negligence, which they claim directly contributed to the tragic deaths of at least eleven people in violent clashes at the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) mines in Obuasi and Newmont. At a press conference in Accra, Richard Ahiagbah, NPP Director of Communication, condemned the violence and lawlessness following the December 7th, 2024 general elections, which saw the NDC emerge victorious. NPP Accuses NDC of Failing to Control Supporters The…

ChatGPT Restored After Outage Disrupts Access for Thousands ChatGPT, the world’s most popular artificial intelligence (AI) tool, is back online after an unexpected outage prevented users from accessing the platform. According to Downdetector, a site that tracks website outages, over 10,000 users in the UK reported issues with the AI chatbot, developed by OpenAI, on Thursday. Those attempting to log in were greeted with a message stating, “The web server reported a bad gateway error.” OpenAI Implements Fix OpenAI promptly addressed the issue, reporting on its status page that a fix was implemented at 15:09 GMT. The company also noted…

Majority Caucus in Parliament Reshuffles Leadership After Dr. Ato Forson’s Appointment as Finance Minister The Majority Caucus in Parliament has announced a significant leadership reshuffle following Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s appointment as Minister of Finance. This transition required changes in the Caucus leadership to maintain momentum and drive their governance agenda forward. Mahama Ayariga Appointed as New Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has been named the new Majority Leader, succeeding Dr. Forson. Supporting him is Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, MP for Cape Coast South, who has been appointed as Deputy Majority Leader. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor Becomes Majority…

NPP Blames Spiritual Influence for Defeat in December 2024 Elections The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its surprising defeat in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence, citing inexplicable occurrences on election day. Party General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, shared his belief that the low voter turnout among NPP supporters could not be explained by ordinary political factors. Unusually Low Voter Turnout In an interview with Ashh FM, excerpts of which were shared by Facebook user Yaw Koshievi, Mr. Kodua expressed his concerns over what seemed like an “agreement” among NPP supporters not…

First Hearing of Election Petition in Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency Set for Today Petition Challenges Outcome of 2024 Parliamentary Election The highly anticipated first hearing of the election petition filed by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency is scheduled for today, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Koforidua High Court in the Eastern Region. Party Urges Members and Supporters to Show Support A statement released by the party’s constituency secretary has called on members and supporters to rally behind the petition, showing their support in any way possible. “All party members are encouraged to contribute to…

President Mahama Averts Potential Power Crisis, Assures Ghanaians of Uninterrupted Energy Supply In a reassuring statement, President John Dramani Mahama announced that his administration had successfully averted a looming power crisis that could have severely impacted Ghana’s energy supply. The crisis stemmed from scheduled maintenance on the West African Gas Pipeline, a crucial fuel source for the country’s thermal plants. Addressing the nation at the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, President Mahama praised his team for taking swift, proactive measures to prevent power outages. Proactive Action to Avoid Power…