Full List Of Prez Akufo-Addo’s Regional Ministers

 President Nana Akufo-Addo has named his regional ministers in accordance with Article 256(1)(b) of the 1992 Constitution which empowers him with the prior approval of parliament, to appoint for each region, a minister who shall represent him.

The president charged all the nominees – if they are approved by the House of Parliament, to deliver on the promise of the New Patriotic Party in the various regions.

Mahama left economy in poorer shape than we anticipated - Akufo-Addo

 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that Ghana’s economy is in a much poorer shape than he anticipated.

“I’m hearing our economy is in poor shape and I suspect from what I am hearing and the evidence that is coming to me is that it is even in poorer shape than we even anticipated,” he said.

The President's made this known on Tuesday, January 24, during the official announcement of ten additional ministerial nominees who when approved, would serve as Regional Ministers in his government.

Kwesi Pratt Calls For Reform In The Parliamentary Appointments Committee

 Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. says there should be a reform in the composition of the Parliamentary Appointments Committee.

Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Kwesi Pratt expressed worry over some members of the Appointments Committee, wondering why Ministerial nominees are on the Committee.

According to him, this culture doesn't help the vetting process.

“The nominees are part of the Committee which is vetting them. I can’t understand it . . . I’ve thought about it but can’t understand it,” he said.

Ministry Releases GH¢70m To Pay Election Officials

The Ministry of Finance has directed the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) to release GH¢70 million to the Electoral Commission (EC) to pay off part of the cost of the December 7, 2016 general election.

The money will assist the EC to defray part of its GH¢293 million indebtedness to election officials and companies that provided services during the December 7 general election.

According to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, Mr Patrick Nomo, the amount was to assist the EC to meet its current commitments with regard to goods and services.

It Was A Privilege For Ablakwa To Question Osafo Marfo- Chairman Wontumi

Osafo Marfo

The ease, at which Senior Minister-designate, Yaw Osafo Marfo, answered questions during his turn of vetting, has been hailed by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party.

Hon. Osafo Marfo was first to be vetted today by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee and Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako believes he deserves commendation for his self-controlled state of mind.

Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi disclosed to Peacefmonline.com in an interview that he enjoyed listening and watching the former Finance Minister during his interaction with the Vetting Committee.

State Attorneys resume duty after three-month strike

The Association of State Attorneys has called off its three-month strike and would resume work today, Monday, January 23, 2017.

The State Attorneys declared a strike in October 2016 over government’s failure to meet its demand for improved conditions of service.

The Attorney-General’s office described the strike as illegal, and further directed them to return to work by Tuesday, January 3, 2017, or be “considered as having vacated post.”

The state attorneys, however, insisted that their strike was legal and hence will not return to work.

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams Prays At Donald Trump’s Inaugural Ceremony

The inauguration of Donald J. Trump occurrs in Washington today and a Ghanaian bishop was on hand to lead the all important prayer service ahead of the ceremony.


Nicholas Duncan-Williams, founder and head pastor of the Action Chapel Ministry, was on hand to lead prayers involving the incoming Commander-in-chief.