Employment Minister Rashid Pelpuo says the previous government hired about 12,000 workers right after losing last year's election. President Mahama created a team to check whether these fast hirings were done properly. Mr. Pelpuo serves as co-chairman of this investigation group, which is looking into claims of unfair firings.
The team will examine when these people were hired, how they were selected, plus why it happened during the handover period. Their report should tell everyone whether rules were followed or if politics drove these decisions. Pelpuo told Bernard Avle on Channel One TV that they're working hard to answer everyone who complained about losing jobs unfairly.
He mentioned that the Akufo-Addo administration added these...
The country needs new SIM cards to be registered by July. The government says past registrations had problems because people's fingerprints didn't match their phone cards properly. This made it easy for scammers to use multiple SIMs without anyone catching them. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George talked about these issues at an Accra press meeting.
He promised the upcoming system will use better tech without making people wait in long lines. Everyone will learn about this through public education campaigns before July arrives. The minister called this registration extremely important for national security reasons. He wants Ghanaians working together to help make these plans succeed.
President Mahama plans to teach digital...
Ghana plans to end double-track schooling at high schools by 2027. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu shared this news with school heads during their Sunyani meeting. He told CHASS members about upcoming changes to help make this happen.
The government will change school subjects plus fix how GETFund money works. Mr. Iddrisu promised a new board would start working next Monday. This board must approve all spending properly. He said education remains a top priority for national development. GETFund money will keep building better schools across the country.
The minister wants everyone to know that double-track classes will disappear within three years. This system started because schools had more students than space. The education...
Teachers inside NAGRAT have started speaking up against their leaders. They say the top brass acts like a cartel, changing rules to keep themselves safe from real elections. The worried members published their complaints online, saying regular teachers couldn't run for leadership anymore. They believe recent changes to the group's constitution block normal members from having a fair chance.
These changes created circuit representatives who stopped school reps from joining zonal elections. Most teachers haven't even looked at these new rules since they appeared on WhatsApp. Nobody commented when the zonal chairman shared the updated constitution with everyone. The concerned group thinks this silence proves teachers aren't paying...
Former Information Minister Oppong Nkrumah defended Government Communications Minister Kwakye-Ofosu amid airport flight allegations. He said his colleague didn't make up stories about suspicious planes at Kotoka International Airport. The controversy started when MP Rev. Fordjour claimed two flights linked to drugs and money laundering landed there. Government officials denied wrongdoing as critics accused them of hiding facts.
Nkrumah believes Kwakye-Ofosu simply shared incorrect information he received from others. He stressed that being a spokesperson means facing tough situations where miscommunication happens easily. Kwakye-Ofosu explained online that one aircraft stayed three days because engineers needed to fix damaged tires. He...
Minority Leader Afenyo Markin has slammed government officials who tried to arrest Assin South MP Rev. Ntim Fordjour. NIB officers wanted to question Fordjour about his claims regarding two planes carrying cocaine. NPP members gathered at Fordjour's home to show their support during this conflict.
Markin urged the administration to stop chasing "trivialities" and address real problems like unemployment and illegal mining. He praised Fordjour as a key NPP member who leads the Defense and Interior Committee. The Minority Leader warned that focusing on minor issues might spell trouble for the current leadership.
"Rev. is not a loner. He has never walked alone and will never walk alone," Markin told supporters, making it clear nobody...
The Upper West Regional Minister got himself into hot water with Muslims recently. Charles Lwanga Puozuing made comments about Islamic prayer practices that upset many people. A viral video showed him mocking the five daily prayers, saying only jobless people could follow them properly. He suggested prayers could just be done whenever because God would understand anyway.
Muslim leaders weren't having any of it. The Regional Chief Imam's office blasted the comments as disrespectful, arrogant, plus inflammatory. They demanded that Puozuing apologize publicly within three days or face consequences. This represented how all Muslims in the region felt about his words.
The lawyer-turned-minister didn't wait for the deadline to expire. He...
The Jaman North District has a new leader! Assembly members voted for Adane George as District Chief Executive. All 39 representatives voted yes for the President's choice, showing total support for George.
The 55-year-old, who holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Education, Winneba, brings solid education credentials. He previously headed monitoring at the District Education Office. During his acceptance speech, George thanked the President for believing in him and promised to serve with honesty.
George plans to create a thriving district where everyone can access good schools, healthcare, roads, plus economic chances. He aims to provide strong leadership that promotes lasting growth. The district also elected Kwans Abel...
MP Davis Ansah Opoku teamed up with security teams to guarantee a safe Easter celebration in Kwahu. He announced at today's press meeting that everything is ready for the thousands heading to the Eastern Region for the yearly festival.
The MP declared Kwahu peaceful and prepared to welcome both local and foreign guests. He stressed that security services, emergency teams, and local officials are working together for a safe festival experience. Police Commander DCOP Isaac Asante confirmed that they'll station over 1,000 officers throughout Kwahu during Easter. The Ghana Ambulance Service has created an emergency plan with extra ambulances and health teams across all main areas.
Opoku highlighted several attractions, including the...
