Elizabeth Danso

The former Governor for Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose has applauded Nigerian Senate for rejecting Lauretta Onochie's nomination as a commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This comes after the Upper legislative chamber on Tuesday 13th July 2021 stepped down the nomination of Onochie on the basis of upholding of Federal Character Principle. Reacting to the development in a tweet, Fayose wrote; On rejection of Lauretta Onochie's nomination as INEC Commissioner, I commend the Senate for listening to…

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has said that despite the numerous challenges the country is faced with it still remain a lucky country. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Friday, titled ''Despite our challenges we're still a lucky country, says President Buahri, the President revealed that the country is lucky. In the statement the President urged leader to respect the people from lowest to the highest so that it will become a duty of the people…

The member of Parliament for North Tongu constituency, Okudzeto Ablakwa has waded into the conversation regarding the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo deciding to refund allowances paid her since 2017. The First Lady of Ghana in a statement noted that she will refund all allowances she received from the state since Nana Addo became President in 2017. She also rejected the emolument approved by parliament to be paid to her. Reacting to this move by the First Lady, MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says…

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye has asked former President John Mahama's wife, Lordina Mahama to refund all allowances she received from the state since 2009 till date. Speaking on Okay FM's 'Ade Akye Abia' show he insisted that Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Samira Bawumia are not the only people who benefited from the Prof. Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee's emolument recommendation as Lordina Mahama equally benefited. He argues that since Rebecca Akufo-Addo upon sober reflection…

The founder and leader of the All People's Congress (APC) Hassan Ayariga has said that Presidents' spouses deserve to be paid because the President wouldn't go anywhere in terms of development for the nation if not their wife. He stressed that the First Lady console the President when he is not happy, as well as make certain decisions for the President to come out and make good decisions. Mr. Hassan Ayariga ''You can find out from all the Presidents in the world without their wives, they wouldn't have been where…

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) John Boadu has asked the former First Lady of Ghana, Lordina Mahama to refund all allowances she received from the state since 2009 till date. Speaking in an interview on TV Africa, the NPP's General Secretary called on Mrs. Lordina Mahama to follow the footsteps of Rebecca Akufo-Addo by refunding all monies paid her. ''Former President John Mahama's wife Lordina Mahama as a matter of urgency refund all monies paid to her since January 2017 till now. Those she…

The rainy weather has delayed President Nana Akufo-Addo from landing in Wa in the Upper West Region of Ghana as he will be touring the region. For the past two days, the President has been touring the Savannah region and is expected to be in Wa for a working visit. Some dignitaries assembled to welcome the President but an announcement was made that the President could not land due to the weather. Reports indicates that it was raining heavily in Wa.

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has called on people to stand against violence in the wake of of chaos and looting that has hit the country following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. Reports indicates that after the jailing of Jacob Zuma shops have been looted looted and buildings set on fire. At least six people have been killed and nearly 500 people have been arrested. Troops have reportedly been dispatched in Gauteng province, and in the former President's home province o KwaZulu-Natal. …

The driver of the Tipper Truck which crashed a tollbooth at the Tema Motorway roundabout on Monday 12th July 2021 has revealed the real cause of the accident. According to the driver, his brakes failed him which resulted in the accident that claimed the life of one person leaving many seriously injured. The PRO of Ghana Highway Authority, Cecil Obodai has said that contrary to what the driver is saying, he strongly believes the driver was sleeping while driving at a tough speed which made it impossible for him to…

A former Aide to the First Lady of the Republic, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Akosua Manu has waded in the conversation regarding salaries due First and Second Lady. According to her the allowances which was allocated to the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo is well deserving. After government's decision to pay the First Lady salaries, most Ghanaians criticized the decision as many feel the country is in a situation where more pressing issues needs to be addressed. Rebecca Akufo-Addo on Monday July 12th 2021 announced that she…