Elizabeth Danso

On Friday 6th August 2021, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako declined to decide on what should be done to the Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman following a report that was laid before the floor of Parliament by a nine-member bi-partisan committee set to probe the Sputnik V saga. This is after the minority in parliament had called for a vote of no confidence on the health minister who is equally and MP representing Dormaa central constituency. During the public siting of the investigative committee,…

A 26-year-old woman identified as Joyce Affi Jacika has allegedly been stabbed to death by a man believed to be her husband at Degede a suburb of Bibiani in the Western North Region of Ghan. According to Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Divisional Crime Officer Superintendent Seth Serwonu disclosed that his outfit was called on phone by relatives of the deceased informing them that she had been stabbed to death in her room by unknown persons. The suspect is identified as Emmanuel Baffour. He indicated that the police…

Celebrated Ghanaian broadcast journalist, Kwami Sefa Kayi has been appointed as a member of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) by President Nana Addo. On August 6, 2021, President Akufo-Addo swore in the broadcast journalist for the job amongst other members. The board is chaired by Joe Addo-Yobo. Meanwhile management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have suspended its end-of-semester exams which was scheduled for August 9 and ending on 20th August 2021 until further notice. According…

Authorities of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have suspended the end-of-semester examination which was scheduled for August 9, 2021 as a result of UTAG strike. The University Teachers Association of Ghana embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday August 2 across the country with claims that government's representatives have failed to improve their poor working conditions. A statement issued by the management of KNUST indicated that the end-of semester Examination has been suspended till further…

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has described the #fixthecountry demonstration which came off on August 4, 2021 as a success. Commenting on the peaceful nature of the demonstration, Franklin Cudjoe took to Facebook to congratulate the organizers of the demonstration as well as shower them with praises. ''Fixthecountry demo was a huge success. Congratulations to the organizers'', he stated. It seems he isn't the first to praise the organizers of the demo following its peaceful nature because Professor…

President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that he does not regret appoint Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor of Ghana. According to him in spite of the unfortunate incident that led to the departure of Martin Amidu he doesn't regret appointing him as Special Prosecutor. “In spite of the unfortunate events that led to the departure of the first occupant of the Office, I do not regret making that appointment. On my part as President of the Republic, I ensured that the Office was adequately resourced to enable it carry out its…

Newly sworn in Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has said that he will fight corruption in Ghana just as Nana Addo did in fight the health crisis which hit the country not long ago. Kissi Agyebeng who said Ghana has been plagued with health crisis and corruption during his sworing in ceremony at the Jubilee House vowed to fight corruption. He noted that though corruption is not a health crisis he considers it as a pandemic which the country is confronted with. ''Mr. President we are confronted with two pandemics,…

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Freddie Blay has said that President Nana Akufo-Addo is serving the interest of the people of Ghana despite the ugly noises and sometimes direct confrontations. Speaking at the party's 29th anniversary in Accra on August 5, 2021, he said the core mandate of the New Patriotic Party is commitment and dedication to public service. He urged the members of the party never forget what defines who we are which is the democratic ideals of serving in the interest of the people to build a…

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that the newly sworn in Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng is ''eminently qualified to occupy the Office of Special Prosecutor. He has the capacity, the experience, the requisite values and intellectual strength to succeed in this vital position”, he stated. The President clearly believes that the acceptance of Agyebeng by Ghanaians indicates that the confidence that he (Nana Addo) reposed in him was not misplaced. Nana Addo also stressed that he does not regret appointing…

Mr Kissi Agyebeng has officially been sworn in as the special prosecutor by the President of the country, President Akufo Addo today the 5th of August 2021 and he has already started work. This comes after he was approved by the appointment committee during his nominee vetting. Mr Agyebeng impressed the committee especially with his answer about corruption. According to Mr Agyebeng, he will make corruption unattractive for anyone who tried to be involved in that activity. On the 5th of August, He was sworn in as the…