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Cap Supreme Court Judges at 9 – Kwabena Agyepong
A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has called for a cap on the number of Judges at the Supreme Court.
According to him, the number of Supreme Court judges in Ghana should not exceed 9.
In an interview with Francis Abban on State of Affairs on GHOne TV, Mr. Agyepong said Ghana could consider the American model in limiting the number of judges at the Apex court.
“On issues like the amount of Supreme Court judges we have in the country, I don’t know what the law says but a country like Ghana shouldn’t have more than 9. I think there should be a cap on it and even maybe we should adopt the American model because with law you get better with age and if you are physically okay maybe they should wait till you pass out and then you are replaced.”
He further argued that the retirement age of 70 years for Supreme Court Judges is too low and therefore must be changed.
He is also calling for the enforcement of the constitutional provision of 19 ministers of the cabinet.
He is also proposing that the ministerial composition of the council of state to be bi-partisan since it is the advisory body of the president.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Edem Kojo
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
