Strong opposition arises from labor unions and civil society organizations regarding the proposed adjustment of emoluments and privileges for Article 71 officeholders at an ongoing conference hosted by the Presidential Committee on Emoluments. Article 71, entrenched in the 1992 Constitution, imposes stringent regulations on its alteration and revocation, albeit amendable. The ongoing deliberation aims for the Presidential Committee on Emoluments to gather input from stakeholders and formulate recommendations for the President’s consideration. However, both the labor force and civil society argue against the timing of this endeavor. They contend that the current economic climate is unsuitable for such adjustments. “The…
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Contrary to circulating reports, John Kumah’s wife asserts that her husband’s demise was not due to poisoning but rather a valiant battle against a terminal illness lasting over a year. In an interview with Asaase News, Apostle Lilian Kumah, the widow of John Kumah, refutes claims of food poisoning, revealing that her late husband fought a terminal disease discovered by his doctors in Germany, leading to his passing on Thursday, 7 March 2024. Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, also the General Overseer of Disciples of Christ Ministries, solemnly urges an end to speculation surrounding her husband’s death, emphasizing the distress it…
The collaboration between the Trades Union Congress (TUC – Ghana) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Bureau for Workers Activities urges the Government to officially endorse ILO Convention 190 for the enhancement of workplace safety. Upon ratification, the TUC asserts that ILO Convention 190 will play a crucial role in safeguarding Ghanaian workers against gender-based violence and sexual harassment. Conducting a procession through key thoroughfares of Tamale, the TUC presented a petition to the Northern Regional Minister in his office, advocating for the ratification of ILO Convention 190. Their placards bore messages such as “Safety of Workers non-Negotiable,” “ILO Convention…
The International Monetary Fund said it’s monitoring events in Ghana after lawmakers passed a bill seeking up to three years in jail for people identifying as an LGBTQ person. “Diversity and inclusion are values that the IMF embraces,” the Washington-based lender said in a statement. “Our internal policies prohibit discrimination based on personal characteristics, including but not limited to gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Like institutions, diverse and inclusive economies flourish.” Source : Bloomberg
A report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that individuals with higher education are struggling to secure employment in Ghana. Approximately 22.3 percent of those who experienced a 21-month unemployment spell from January 2022 to September 2023 had completed tertiary education. Nearly 48 percent of those facing unemployment had finished secondary education. The GSS study defines an unemployment spell as a continuous period during which a person remains unemployed despite being willing and capable of working. Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, presented these labor statistics based on the Ghana 2023 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES)…
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is allocating $2 million (equivalent to 24.8 million Ghana Cedis) for the construction of a new national vaccine cold room and a national cold chain vaccine management resource center at Korle Bu. Ms. Lang stated, “The national vaccine cold room will preserve Ghana’s routine vaccines at optimal temperatures and provide surge capacity in case of future pandemics.” She expressed gratitude to UNICEF for their technical support, and recognized the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service for their leadership in the health sector. Upon completion, the…
Tensions rose in Parliament on Tuesday as Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the MP for Assin Central, clashed with Sylvester Tetteh, a fellow member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) representing Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, regarding a personal loan that remained unpaid. Sly Tetteh approached Agyapong with a friendly gesture, but Agyapong became infuriated without any apparent cause, as reported by Graphic Online’s Parliamentary reporter, Daniel Kenu. Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin swiftly intervened, removing Sly Tetteh from the chamber to prevent further escalation. Even though the altercation occurred without the awareness of the presiding first Deputy Speaker, Joe Osei Owusu, and the two…
In Kwahu, a clash between the youth and the police resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals, struck by stray bullets allegedly fired by law enforcement during a confrontation with an agitated crowd in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The incident transpired at the chief’s palace, where the police were trying to rescue a suspected murderer, accused of killing two people in Adwumasu, a farming community in the Kwahu South Municipality. Upon learning of the arrest, community members stormed the palace, demanding the immediate release of the suspect for swift justice. Despite police intervention, the release…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed regret over Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s decision to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), describing it as an unfortunate development. In the context of military rule in the three countries, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS, contending that the organization has become obsolete and no longer supports their cause. Highlighting the perspective that ECOWAS has outlived its usefulness, the nations’ argument resonated with their determination to sever ties with the regional body. As a former ECOWAS Chair, President Akufo-Addo underscored the adverse impact this decision…
Source: Andrew Mitchell I am in Ghana for the second time in my role as the UK minister for Development and Africa. My visit comes on the heels of Britain’s recently published plan for international development, which focuses on the different ways we can work together to help both our countries thrive. I was very grateful to President Akufo-Addo for saying he “welcomes the UK’s recognition of a new, more equal partnership with Ghana and Africa, and the need for African voices to be heard.” That is high praise indeed. But what does this all mean? The White Paper…