Kwakye-Ackah, who has chosen to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, stated that his decision was a result of what he views as unfair treatment by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He cited the party's endorsement of his opponent as the NDC's parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central as a major factor in his departure from the party.
In an interview with Citi News in Parliament on Tuesday, October 15, Kwakye-Ackah addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his seat, making it clear that he remains unconcerned about the petition and is focused on his independent candidacy moving forward.
Fairly balance your parliamentary duties and campaign activities – Bagbin to MPs.
As the 2024 general election draws nearer, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament, urging them to carefully balance their legislative duties with their campaign responsibilities.
In his address to Parliament during the 5th meeting of the Fourth session on Tuesday, October 15, Bagbin emphasised that while electoral campaigns are crucial, MPs must not allow their focus on these activities to overshadow their core mandate as legislators, particularly in the face of pressing national issues that demand urgent attention.
In his speech, Bagbin acknowledged the high demands that come with the campaign season, recognising the intense focus, time, and energy that MPs must dedicate to securing or retaining their seats in the upcoming elections.
Bagbin was unequivocal in his assertion that the legislative agenda before Parliament is of equal, if not greater, importance in the weeks leading up to the election.
Akufo-Addo: I took political risks in fight against galamsey in 2020.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that he has taken significant political risks and put his presidency on the line in the ongoing fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. His commitment to combat this issue has faced severe criticism since he first pledged action in 2017.
During his 'Thank You Tour' in the Northeast Region on Tuesday, October 15, President Akufo-Addo emphasized his dedication to eradicating galamsey, asserting that he is bound by his word and ready to face any consequences that arise from it.
He expressed concern over the poor performance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2020 elections within mining areas, attributing this decline to propaganda spread by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama.
Bishop Salifu Amoako arrested over fatal East Legon accident.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, parents of the suspect driver involved in the fatal accident that claimed two lives at East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
A statement by the Police on Tuesday, October 15 disclosed that investigations have so far "established that on October 12, 2024, suspect driver, Elrad Salifu Amoako, aged 16, driving a Jaguar SUV vehicle with registration number GN 7801–20 with one other occupant, rammed into a 4×4 Acura vehicle also with registration number GR 2542 – 23, driven by Joseph Ackah with four other occupants, at Mensah Wood Street at East Legon. Both cars caught fire and burned beyond recognition."
Following the accident, Elrad's parents, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, are now in police custody, assisting with the investigation.
Scoring goals is the problem we have in camp – Coach Otto Addo.
The Head Coach for the Black Stars Otto Addo has revealed that the current players in the team have a problem and that is their inability to score goals.
Ghanaians all over today hoped to beat the Sudan National Team in the ongoing qualifiers for the AFCON competition but that wasn't the case as the opponent destroyed the Blackstars by scoring 2 goals in the second half.
As it stands now, the team have failed to qualify for the Afcon in Morroco and the chance of going for the 2026 World Cup is in limbo.
Speaking after the game, the head coach disclosed that the team has been doing everything they needed to do but the only problem they are no
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