Hot!
Ghana is broke, I’m measured in my promises – Mahama
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he is being measured in his promises ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Mahama mentioned that the current state of the economy limits him from making grand promises.
He made these comments while addressing NDC supporters in Hohoe in the Volta Region.
“…I am being very measured in the promises that I make because we all know the crisis in which this country has been plunged [into]. We will show you the books and finances of this country, and you will realise the harm
that the New Patriotic Party administration has done this country, the economy is broke.”
Mr. Mahama also said the next NDC government would pay monthly allowances of GH¢1,000 to all Assembly members.
He said payment of the allowances would cost the nation an amount of GH¢80 million a year.
Mr Mahama speaking in Hohoe to climax his two-day “Building the Ghana we want together” tour to the Volta Region, said: “The office of the President’s budget alone is more than GH¢2 billion. We are going to reduce the President’s office expenditure to pay the Assembly members.”
Source: Citinewsroom.com
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
News1 week agoOkyeame Kwame thanks Galaxy International School for co-parenting with his family to raise daughter
- News1 week ago
Police arrest four suspected drug peddlers, recover firearm, narcotic substances in Mankranso operation
- News2 days ago
DVLA denies losing GH¢308,000 in alleged theft involving service personnel
