‘Train your daughters not to depend on men’ – Simi tells parents
Popular Nigerian songstress, Simi has advised parents on how to train the girl child. The singer in a video on her Instagram page, advised parents to teach the female child to take control of their financial future and not be dependent. While frowning at the notion of some parents praying for a wealthy man to marry their daughters, Simi urged parents...
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned. Downing Street insists the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries, which begins in the Pacific island nation of Samoa on Friday. However, diplomatic sources said that officials...
Finance Ministry labeled as Ghana’s most fiscally reckless Institution in latest Report
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has once again been flagged as the most fiscally irresponsible public institution in Ghana, covering the years 2021 to 2023. This latest assessment follows a similar trend observed between 2015 and 2020. The findings are part of a recent report by IMANI Africa and Oxfam Ghana, which analyzed financial irregularities across various Ministries, Departments, and...
NCCE warns against rising Election-Related violence among Ghanaians, calls for strengthened institutions
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has expressed deep concern over the increasing willingness of some Ghanaians to engage in election-related violence. Her comments follow the release of a recent NCCE report on voter concerns, which revealed that certain voters are prepared to resort to violent actions to promote party interests or respond to...
Court orders OSP to release Cecilia Dapaah caution statement to primary accused
An Accra High Court has ordered the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to release the investigation, caution and charge statements of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah and her husband to Patience Botwe, the primary accused in a criminal trial currently underway. This case centers around the alleged theft of large sums of money from Dapaah’s home. Botwe, who previously...
Raphinha’s remarkable hat-trick powers Barcelona to a commanding victory over Bayern Munich
Raphinha’s remarkable hat-trick propelled Barcelona to a commanding 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. After enduring six straight losses to Bayern, Barcelona, under former Bayern coach Hansi Flick, displayed a lethal attacking style. Raphinha struck just a minute into the match, signaling a dominant performance. Although Harry Kane equalized for Bayern, Robert Lewandowski quickly regained the lead for...
Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen – Independent (IND.)
Political Affiliation: Movement for Change (Independent Political Movement) Previous Positions/Portfolios Occupied: Minister for Trade and Industry (2017 - 2023): Served under the administration of President Nana Akufo-Addo, where he oversaw Ghana’s trade policies, industrialization projects, and initiatives like ‘One District, One Factory.’ Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States (2001 - 2003): Appointed during President John Kufuor’s tenure, strengthening Ghana-US diplomatic...
Nana Kwame Bediako – Independent (IND.)
Political Affiliation: Independent (New Force Movement) Previous Positions/Portfolios Occupied: Founder & Chairman of Kwarleyz Group: Established a conglomerate focused on real estate, finance, and property management, primarily in West Africa. The group includes projects such as Kwarleyz Residence, Wonda World Estates, and more, which contribute to urban development and luxury living in Ghana. Developer of Wonda World Estates: Spearheaded the...
George Twum Barima – Independent (IND.)
Political Affiliation: Independent Presidential Candidate Previous Positions/Portfolios Occupied: • Executive Director of Cypress Investments Limited (2001-2023): Led the private sector firm for over two decades, overseeing various investment projects. • National Insurance Commission (1993-2000): Worked in different capacities at the Commission before transitioning to the private sector. • Chairman of the Board of Governors, North Miami Campus (FIU): Held leadership roles during his...
Kofi Koranteng – Independent (IND.)
Political Affiliation: Independent Candidate Previous Positions/Portfolios Occupied: • Chief Executive Officer of the Progressive Alliance Movement (PAM) • Vice President at Primerica • Founder and Lead Consultant for Dividends Inc • Business Development Officer for JP Morgan Chase • First President of Ahenfie Association • Past President of Tracey Towers, New York • Past President and CEO of Volta Power FM Radio • Chief Executive Officer and Major...
