Category: Internal Affairs

Foreign Minister Calls for Reform of UN Security Council, IMF, World Bank to Ensure Fairness and Inclusivity

Accra: Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, has called for urgent reforms of key global institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank, to make them more representative, equitable, and responsive to the realities of the 21st century. The calls come amidst growing concerns among developing nations that the current global governance and financial systems no longer reflect today’s geopolitical and economic realities. According to Ghana News Agency, the Foreign Minister emphasized that meaningful reform of the United Nations Security Council, IMF, and the World Bank was essential to

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Banda MP Pledges to Eliminate Schools Under Trees with Infrastructure Development

Banda: Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Member of Parliament for the Banda constituency in the Bono Region, has pledged to ensure that no school holds classes under trees in the constituency. Efforts are underway to eliminate all such schools within the next two years, and the government is creating more job opportunities for the youth. According to Ghana News Agency, the MP indicated that Senior High Schools in the area would benefit from infrastructure development. Additionally, preparations for constructing a 24-hour economy market in the district are progressing. Mr Ibrahim, who also serves as the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and

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NDC Mourns Loss of Krachi East Former Chair and Regional IT Director

Kumasi: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suffered a significant blow with the death of its former Krachi East constituency chairman, who also served as the party’s Regional IT director. The development has sent shockwaves through the party’s ranks, with many wondering what prompted the exit. According to Ghana News Agency, thousands of constituents and sympathizers are pouring in tributes for the late Joseph Asekre, the former Krachi East constituency chair. The outpouring of messages described him as a remarkable leader, dedicated to the party’s ideas, and a pillar in the constituency. His passing has sparked an avalanche of condolences,

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President Mahama Pledges Completion of Stalled Hospital Projects

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to completing projects left by the previous government. He emphasized the importance of continuing these initiatives, which were funded by taxpayers, to ensure that they do not remain unfinished due to changes in government. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama provided this assurance during an inspection of the stalled works at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital and the proposed second Apeminyim Hospital, which is intended to become the main Regional referral Hospital. He noted the upgrade of Effia-Nkwanta to a first-class teaching hospital and expressed satisfaction with the progress made. The

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