Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond has criticized the Dean of University of Ghana Law School, Prof. Raymond Atuguba over comments that the country’s worsening economic situation may create a fertile ground for political instability. Speaking at a public lecture on a review of the 1992 Constitution and its impact on the economy on Monday, Prof. Atuguba noted that Ghana’s current financial state is a threat to its democracy.

The Minority in Parliament has asked the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, to investigate the use of over ¢900,000 used to charter a private jet for Dome-Kwabenya MP to the country last year. The NDC MPs claim Sarah Adwoa Safo was flown in to give the Majority the required numbers to vote on the controversial e-levy.

President Akufo-Addo says it is in the public interest that the proposed Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) be enacted into law to improve the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio on an equitable basis. He said the E-Levy was an innovative fiscal measure that would shore up Ghana’s fiscal profile, and raise the funds needed for the speedy transformation of the economy.

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Ghanaian students in Ukraine are appealing to the government, to as a matter of urgency consider evacuating them from the Ukraine-Russia region, following reports of tensions and violent clashes. One of them, Joseph, a medical student, told Joy News on Thursday that foreign students in the region are living in fear over the recent developments.

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Some driver unions have set aside the directive by the Ghana Roads Transport Coordination Council (GRTCC) to adjust transport fares by 15 per cent. According to the Chairman of the committed drivers, Charles Danso, the proposed percentage by the Council is not good enough for them, therefore they would stick to the original 30% increase.

Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta during a government town hall meeting in Tamale on Thursday, February 10, 2022, said government’s decision to rationalize expenditure by some 20 per cent is to decisively strengthen fiscal consolidation of the 2022 budget to address critical concerns of the economy, create jobs for the youth, obtain a positive primary balance and stabilize the debt.

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that commuters should expect an increment in transport fares from Saturday, February 26. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, the Union’s Public Relations Officer, Imoro Abbas said they are currently engaging government on what percentage the upward adjustment should be.