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BoG Governor must receive our petition in person – Minority demands
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison to be the receiver of its petition during its protest on September 5, 2023.
The Minority had given a 21-day ultimatum for the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, and his deputies to step down, citing concerns about the central bank’s handling of the 60 billion Ghana Cedis losses reported in its 2022 financial statement and the ongoing $250 million new head office project.
The group has thus decided to protest at the premises of the Bank of Ghana on September 5 over the continuous stay in office of the Governor and his deputies.
Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the police on procedures for the demonstration, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga said they are hopeful that the police will communicate their demand to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
BoG Governor must receive our petition in person – Minority demands
byNii Ayikwei Okine August 24, 2023 Reading Time: 2 mins read
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison to be the receiver of its petition during its protest on September 5, 2023.
The Minority had given a 21-day ultimatum for the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, and his deputies to step down, citing concerns about the central bank’s handling of the 60 billion Ghana Cedis losses reported in its 2022 financial statement and the ongoing $250 million new head office project.
The group has thus decided to protest at the premises of the Bank of Ghana on September 5 over the continuous stay in office of the Governor and his deputies.
Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the police on procedures for the demonstration, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga said they are hopeful that the police will communicate their demand to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
“One of the key issues in our demand, when we met with the police, is that we want the governor to be the one to receive our petition and that is why we must march to the Central Bank building itself so that he can come down and receive the petition himself. And we insisted on that position, and so I believe the police will convey our demands to him and I believe that he will make himself available.”
The Minority was invited by the Greater Accra Regional Police Command on Wednesday, August 23 ahead of the September 5 picketing.
The police later expressed discomfort with the routes selected for the protest and asked the Minority to relocate the routes and the destination for the picketing which the service said was in the interest of public order, public safety, and running of essential services.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
