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Whenever the NPP is in opposition, the country develops– Rashid Tanko-Computer
Deputy National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, believes Ghana makes more progress whenever the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in opposition.
During an interview at the Joy News studios on the vetting of the Chief Justice nominee, Mr. Tanko-Computer criticised the NPP for what he described as hypocrisy and inconsistency in its actions and positions on national issues.
He argued that the country experiences better governance and development when the NPP is not in power, insisting that the party performs best as an opposition.
“Any time they are in opposition, the country develops. Seriously. They play the opposition very well, so why don’t we just keep them there?” he stated.
Mr. Tanko-Computer addressed the Minority’s reported boycott of the vetting process, maintaining that the exercise would proceed smoothly even without their participation.
“With or without the Minority, the vetting will go on. In fact, their absence will even save this country,” he explained.
He further accused the NPP of double standards, stressing that the party only supports national processes when it benefits them.
“The way they behave, if we all see that something is a bird, they will insist it’s a monkey. But when they hold it, they’ll call it a bird. That’s the kind of hypocrisy we are talking about,” he noted.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
