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Government withdraws luxury vehicle levy

Government has withdrawn the luxury vehicle tax which was introduced last year. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori – Atta, in his mid-year budget review in Parliament, said while the tax was introduced to raise revenue, “we have noted suggestions from the general public on the implementation of this tax.” The Luxury Vehicle Tax had been targeted at owners of vehicles ...

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Reject tribalism – Manhyia Palace

The Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, has asked Ghanaians to eschew tribalism from their day-to-day activities. In a Facebook post on Monday, 29 July 2019, the Asantehene’s Palace said: “Proud Asante. Say no to tribalism. #SayNoToTribalism.” The call comes at a time the founder and leader of the Glorious Wave Ministries International, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi is ...

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Ashantis are too tribalistic; they want Akufo-Addo to fail – Prophet Oduro reveals

Founder and leader of the Alabaster International Ministry, Prophet Kofi Oduro has made some revelations about the New Patriotic Party(NPP). According to him, the NPP is too petty when it comes to who becomes what, all because of tribalism. Prophet Oduro stated that the Ashanti’s and Kwahu’s were too tribalistic that is why they discriminated against Akyem’s and Ewes because ...

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Bridge on Pra River abandoned; contractor packs out

Commuters and drivers who travel from Dunkwa in the Central Region to Accra spend hours on the road, a situation which could have been avoided if a bridge under construction over the Pra River has been completed. The bridge when completed would link River Pra to River Offin and Dunkwa. The bridge would also link Owirenkyiman and Hwediem while those ...

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Martin Amidu fires again; warns talkatives

Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has warned current and former political office holders who abused or are abusing their office for financial gains that he will not spare them. “My duty is not primarily to prosecute corruption but above all to prevent it. I am satisfied that my collaboration with the Auditor-General and the Minister of Finance have and are yielding ...

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I’ll soon catch up with you – Amidu to state looters

Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has warned current and former political office holders who abused or are abusing their office for financial gains that he will not spare them. “My duty is not primarily to prosecute corruption but above all to prevent it. I am satisfied that my collaboration with the Auditor-General and the Minister of Finance have and are yielding ...

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‘My documentary wasn’t misleading, NMC’s report unfortunate’ – Manasseh Azure

Joy News journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni is unhappy with the National Media Commission‘s (NMC) ruling on his documentary dubbed: ‘Militia in the heart of the nation.’ According to him, the ruling was unfortunate and inappropriate. While expressing worry, the journalist argued that although he provided the NMC with all facts regarding the documentary he cannot fathom why the commission rubbished ...

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‘Stop the hallucination and political lies’ – Martin Amidu replies Asiedu Nketia

Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has debunked allegations that he was cautioned about his decision to accept the role of Special Prosecutor. The anti-corruption fighter was reacting to a statement by General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia, that he (Martin Amidu) was warned against taking up the job of Special Prosecutor because of the impediments posed ...

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