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NDC legal chief mocks Bawumia rich ideas, cites cedi slide
Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe mocked Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over recent statements about leadership abilities. Tamekloe serves as Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress. He called Bawumia's claims empty given Ghana's economic problems. The NDC official dismissed the former Vice President's innovation promises. Tamekloe said these ideas failed during Bawumia's time as Economic Management Team head. Bawumia spoke to more than 200 former local government executives about his future plans. He told the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives he lacks money but has valuable concepts. The former Vice President wants to lead Ghana toward better times. His Accra meeting helped build support for the 2028 New...
Ghana MP seeks Kufuor, Akufo-Addo help to calm NPP infighting
Patrick Yaw Boamah wants two former presidents to help his political party. The Member of Parliament represents Okaikwei Central district. He asked John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to calm party fights. Both men once served as Ghana's president. Boamah believes they can stop growing problems within the New Patriotic Party. The lawmaker spoke on television Monday about party troubles. He appeared on Channel One TV during a program called The Point of View. Internal battles have grown stronger before important primary elections. Party members will choose their presidential candidate during January 2026. Different groups within the NPP have started fighting each other. Boamah said the party created two presidents and...
Ghana MP Boamah says NPP leadership void, calls for strong chair
Patrick Yaw Boamah represents Okaikwei Central as a Member of Parliament. He shared his concerns about party leadership during a television appearance Monday. The NPP lawmaker spoke on Channel One TV's Point of View program. He criticized the current national executive committee for weak guidance. Boamah wants stronger authority from party leadership. The parliamentarian remembers past chairmen who held more power. Previous leaders could challenge presidents and party nominees when needed. Former chairmen gathered executive officers to address party problems directly. These leaders enforced discipline among all party members regardless of rank. Current executives lack the same courage and strategic control. Internal fighting has...
Ex-NPP communications chief backs Adutwum for 2028 Ghana race
David Prah wants Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum to lead Ghana's New Patriotic Party into the 2028 elections. Prah served as the party's former Eastern Regional Communications Director. He believes Adutwum can boost Ghana's economy and create more jobs. The former director thinks Adutwum has the right skills and experience for leadership. Prah says Ghana's GDP could reach 10 percent under Adutwum's guidance. Dr. Adutwum started the New Designs Educational Group in California before returning to Ghana. He helped thousands of students from minority communities during his time there. The education leader also hired hundreds of staff members for his organization. Adutwum earned advanced degrees from three American universities. His education focused...
Ghana aviation probe chief tours Kumasi airport to review safety
Ghana's top aviation safety official visited Kumasi airport to check security measures and work relationships. John M.K. Wumborti leads the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau and made the trip as part of his agency's plan. He wanted to make sure airports across the country follow proper safety rules. The visit aimed to build stronger partnerships between his office and airport managers. Wumborti looked at emergency systems and important safety equipment during his inspection. The commissioner walked through operational areas and checked how well the airport follows required safety steps. He said his agency works to stop accidents before they happen rather than just study them after the fact. Wumborti...
NDPC seeks GITFiC, state agencies link on debt and AfCFTA plans
Ghana's top planning official wants government agencies to work with an international trade group on major economic projects. Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah leads the National Development Planning Commission and spoke at a recent meeting about partnership opportunities. The commission will help oversee projects related to global debt issues and African trade agreements. Officials from the Finance Ministry and Bank of Ghana will also join this oversight committee. The group plans to meet both online and face to face. The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference has started programs at six universities across Ghana and Togo. Students at these schools will help carry out the organization's economic initiatives. Conference organizers must...
Ghana Bulk Oil Group decries Laycan disruptions, higher costs
Ghana's oil import companies have accused government officials of causing major problems with fuel delivery schedules. The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors says petroleum shipment timing has changed 11 times during the first six months of 2025. These constant schedule changes have cost import companies more than 40 million dollars. Patrick Kwaku Ofori leads the chamber and signed a statement criticizing the situation on Tuesday. The group wants the Energy Ministry to fix these problems immediately. Import companies must wait up to 30 extra days for ships to unload fuel at Ghana's ports because of schedule changes. These delays cost businesses millions of dollars and force them to charge consumers higher prices. Fuel prices have...
Fitch warns Ghana reserves at risk if gold prices plunge
Research company Fitch Solutions warns that falling gold prices could damage Ghana's money reserves. The UK firm says major changes like America adopting different trade rules or solving world conflicts might cause gold values to fall. Such events would hurt the Bank of Ghana and make keeping the cedi stable much harder. Currency weakness could return and cause more economic problems for the African nation. Fitch believes this situation would force central bank officials to maintain high interest rates for extended periods. The research firm also considers positive outcomes for Ghana's economy. Strong cedi performance beyond current forecasts might reduce inflation faster than experts expect. Better currency strength would help people...
Young entrepreneurs seek extension of NEIP Adwumawura deadline
Young business leaders ask Ghana's government to give more time for startup applications. The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs sent a letter to the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme. They want the Adwumawura Programme deadline moved from today to the end of June. Many young people cannot finish their applications because of computer problems. The application website keeps crashing from heavy use. Sherif Ghali leads the Chamber and wrote to Eric Adjie at the innovation program. He says young entrepreneurs face unfair barriers beyond their control. The Youth Employment Agency offices also create delays for people seeking required documents. These problems prevent qualified applicants from submitting their materials...

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