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The Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticized the 2025 Budget Statement presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, describing it as an "Azaa budget"—a term suggesting deception and lack of substance. According to Afenyo-Markin, the budget fails to inspire hope and
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The Minority in Parliament has challenged the government’s claim that it has abolished the 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings, commonly known as the betting tax. According to Dr. Amin Adam, the former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, the tax was never implemented, making its so-called
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In a significant policy shift, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during the 2025 Budget Statement reading, announced the removal of five contentious taxes that had been widely criticized by the public. These included the following: * 10% Withholding Tax on Lottery Winnings ("Betting Tax"): This tax applied to
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Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to refrain from interfering in Ghana’s internal discussions regarding the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The legislation, which seeks to impose stricter penalties on LGBTQ+ activities, has reignited debates on human rights, cultural values, and economic implications.
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The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has strongly opposed President John Dramani Mahama's claim that he successfully resolved the country's erratic power supply, commonly known as "dumsor," during his tenure. They argue that his record on the issue was poor, insisting that the
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Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, a former Presidential Advisor on Health, has pointed to the mass dismissal of health workers as a key reason why some completed hospitals under Ghana's Agenda 111 project remain non-operational. According to him, the termination of 15,200 newly recruited nurses and health professionals during
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The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has officially announced the suspension of Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) programme due to policy and operational difficulties. This initiative, launched in December 2022, was designed to utilize the country’s gold reserves to purchase petroleum products, reducing dependence on foreign
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In a bold policy move, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that no new school will be constructed in Ghana without dedicated accommodation for teachers. This initiative, unveiled during his State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, aims to improve the working conditions of educators, particularly those posted
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In a major step toward inclusivity, the Ghanaian government has announced that persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) will no longer be required to pay fees at the tertiary level. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers that often hinder PLWDs from accessing higher education. By making tertiary education more accessible,
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John Mahama, the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged not to pressure the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to print money should he win the 2024 presidential election. His statement comes amid concerns about the central bank’s role in financing government deficits, which has contributed to rising
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President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that an estimated $1.7 billion is required to complete the unfinished Agenda 111 hospital projects across Ghana. Speaking at a meeting with the Christian Council, he highlighted that nearly 90 of these hospitals remain in various stages of completion, with some already commissioned
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Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, has expressed surprise at the prospect of former President John Dramani Mahama returning to power. His statement suggests that he did not expect Mahama to make a political comeback, possibly due to the challenges he faced during his previous tenure or the general political