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LPG national organiser calls for disbandment of Presidential Envoy on Prophecies Review
The National Organiser of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Yawa Asani Tano, has called on government to disband the office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, headed by Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, over what he describes as an unnecessary attempt to review prophecies in the country.
Speaking on UTV, Mr. Tano said the decision by government was rushed and could make governance disorganised.
He warned that the initiative would open the door for blackmail against government officials.
“They defend it a lot. They will get shocked with the kind of blackmails they would receive. Within two weeks you can’t imagine the number of the prophecies we have received. Most don’t hold water,” he said.
Mr. Tano further argued that prophecies are “bonafide revelations from God to an individual and not meant to be interpreted by another person.”
“You don’t need a prophet to interpret another prophet’s prophecy. Every prophecy reviewed has different interpretations,” he added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢9.7 billion as part of its debt obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment amounted to GH¢9,698,815,220.17.
This brings the total payments made under the programme this year alone to GH¢19.4 billion.
According to the minister in a facebook post, the payment shows government’s commitment to honouring agreements made under the DDEP and is expected to boost investor confidence in the economy.
He stated that government has also created two sinking fund accounts one in cedis and another in US dollars to help manage future debt payments.
These funds, introduced he said is in line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and backed by the Public Financial Management Act, meant to ensure that upcoming loan obligations due between 2026 and 2028 are paid on time.
The Finance Minister assured investors and the public that all future debt commitments, including those under the DDEP, will be fully honoured without delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama appoints Biadela Mortey Akpadzi chairman of the Ghana Gold Board Tribunal
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr. Biadela Mortey Akpadzi as chairman of the newly inaugurated Ghana Gold Board Tribunal.
The appointment is in line with Section 55 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, which provides for the establishment of the Tribunal to strengthen governance and accountability in the gold sector.
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday inaugurated the Tribunal, which also includes Ms. Hamidu Mariam and Mr. Justin Pwavra Teriwajah as members.
The finance minister congratulated the appointees and assured them that government would soon appoint a Registrar and provide staff to support the effective functioning of the Tribunal.
The Tribunal will consider appeals on decisions made by the Gold Board, particularly matters relating to licensing and rulings of the Dispute Resolution Committee.
By: Jacob Aggrey
