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Demolition For 24-Hour Market: Necessary Move Or Cause For Concern?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 105:19


Plans to demolish existing infrastructure to make way for a 24-hour market have sparked concerns, with Barbara Serwaa Asamoah calling on the Minister to take a closer look at the decision. But is demolition the best approach to achieving the project?

SOEs' Success Built On Foundation Laid By Akufo-Addo/Bawumia Government – Joseph Cudjoe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 99:09


Former Minister for Public Enterprises, Joseph Cudjoe, says the progress and success of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are largely the result of reforms and measures introduced under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.

What Does Richard Ahiagbah Bring to The Table?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 101:06


In a one-on-one conversation, NPP First Vice Chairman aspirant Richard Ahiagbah opens up about his journey, the challenges he faced in his previous role, and his vision for policies that will move the party forward

NPP Is Not Dead — Dr. William Yamoah

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 99:35


Dr. William Yamoah says the high level of participation in the NPP's ongoing national election process is clear evidence that the party remains strong and active, dismissing claims that the NPP is dead

I Tried Three Times To Reconcile With Kodua, But Things Only Got Worse — Dr. China

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 101:10


NPP General Secretary aspirant Dr. Charles Dwamena, popularly known as Dr. China, says he made three attempts to resolve his differences with Justin Kodua, but each effort reportedly made the situation worse

PIAC at 15: Taking Stock of 15 Years of Public Accountability

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 100:13


Fifteen years on, how much impact has PIAC made on Ghana's national development? We take a closer look at its role, achievements and influence on the management of the country's petroleum resources

NPP Regional Elections: A Look at the Results and What Lies Ahead

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 75:40


What do the latest regional election results tell us about the NPP? We take a closer look at the outcomes, key developments and their implications for the party

The Primaries Are Over, We Need Unity – Jeff Konadu Addo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 92:16


NPP Eastern Regional Chairman hopeful Jeff Konadu Addo says the party must move beyond the presidential primaries and unite, stressing that support for a particular candidate should not determine who gets elected as regional chairman

WAEC Results Controversy: “Private Schools Must Provide Evidence”

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 95:54


As concerns over the alleged tampering of WAEC results continue, Bernice Mpere Gyekye says private schools cannot simply claim that results have been tampered with without providing empirical evidence to support their allegations

A Closer Look at Fuel Prices and the Government's Subsidy Plans

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 102:13


What is influencing fuel prices, and how could government subsidies affect consumers? Join the discussion as we break down the key issues, what the policy means, and its potential impact on households, businesses, and the economy

Ghana Cocoa Board Bill 2026: What Does It Mean for Farmers?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 103:39


What does the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill 2026 mean for cocoa farmers and the industry? Join the discussion as we break down the key provisions of the bill and what changes it brings to Ghana's cocoa sector.

Nana B Raises Concerns Over Delegate System Reform

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 91:22


Nana B says Ghana may face challenges in implementing the Supreme Court's ruling on the delegate system, highlighting the need for broader discussions and practical steps to ensure electoral reforms are effectively carried out

Nkoko Nkitinkiti Under Scrutiny! Was The Initiative A Success Or A Costly Mistake?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 103:29


Conflicting views have emerged over the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative. Samuel Huntor says beneficiaries who have already eaten their chickens under the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative will not be given another chicken next year, as the programme seeks to extend the opportunity to others

The Tribunals Bill Is A Return To The Old System, Not A Reset – Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 110:03


Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Hon. Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticized the proposed Tribunals Bill, arguing that it seeks to reintroduce a tribunal system that Parliament lacks constitutional authority to create. He insists that Parliament's mandate is limited to establishing district tribunals as provided by the Constitution

Wontumi's Sentence Is a Travesty of Justice; He Committed No Crime – Adu Poku Aikins

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 102:30


Adu Poku Aikins has described Chairman Wontumi's sentence as a travesty of justice, insisting that he committed no crime. He alleged that Wontumi was sentenced because of his political activism, claiming that some individuals had promised to jail him after the elections and are now fulfilling that promise.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 110:03


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Unpacking the Dennis Miracles Aboagye case

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 97:52


A closer look at the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye by EOCO, the ongoing investigation, and the questions surrounding accountability, politics, and the fight against alleged financial misconduct

Aspirants Spell Out Their Vision And What They Hope To Deliver If Elected

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 103:45


Ahead of the constitutional election, the aspirants outline their plans, priorities, and commitments as they seek the mandate of voters. They explain what they intend to do and the impact they hope to make if given the opportunity to lead.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 110:03


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 110:02


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 110:02


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 110:03


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 110:03


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 110:03


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Asiedu Nketiah Has Every Right to Tour as National Chairman — Barbara Serwaa Asamoah Responds

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 104:02


Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has every right to embark on a tour in his capacity as National Chairman, according to Barbara Serwaa Asamoah. She explained that his activities are aimed at strengthening the party at the grassroots level and are fully within the laws and structures of the National Democratic Congress

Owners of Demolished Buildings Will Pay for Cost of Demolition – Engineer Davor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 101:23


Engineer Wonder Davor has stated that owners of demolished buildings will be required to pay the cost of the demolition exercise. He further explained that assemblies are expected to issue five-year permits for all storey buildings, with an additional five-year extension subject to approval – a move aimed at strengthening building regulation and compliance

Fire Destroys Parts of Makola Market

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 98:11


A fierce fire has swept through parts of Makola Market in Accra, destroying several shops and goods worth tens of thousands of cedis

What the Anti-LGBTQ Bill Actually Contains

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 104:10


Let's break down the contents of the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ Bill, examining its key provisions, restrictions, and proposed penalties. The conversation explores what the law says, how it is expected to be enforced, and the questions it raises about rights, governance, and public response. Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized the Anti-LGBTQI Bill, describing it as a “diluted document” with weak enforcement measures, just days after its passage

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Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 110:02


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Questions Continue to Grow Over the Detention of Ghanaian MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in Amsterdam

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 98:12


Concerns are mounting following reports that Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. As discussions intensify, many are questioning why details surrounding the detention remain unclear and whether the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should provide further information to the public

Landlords Must Pay 8% of the Tax on the Amount of Money They Take on Each Rent - Frederick Opoku

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 77:26


National Service Personnel will be recruited to be part of the rent task force, which will ensure the implementation of the rent regulations - Frederick Opoku

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Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 110:02


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Politicians Should Stay Away From the Bank of Ghana it is Becoming Too Political — Dr. George Domfeh

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 99:39


NDC's call in opposition for the removal of Ernest Addison as Governor was needless - Dr. George Domfeh

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 110:03


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Ghanaians Didn't Experience This Level of Dumsor Under The 8 Years of The NPP – Kwadwo Nsafoa Poku

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 101:27


Let us give the government the three months they say they are using for the transformer replacement. After three months, we will know the actual cause — Kwadwo Nsafoa Poku

The Base Movement Has Come to Serve as a Third Force to Break the NPP and NDC Duopoly — George Oti Bonsu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 110:02


I formed The Base Movement because Kennedy Agyapong's ideas are too big to go to waste. He must become president to bring it to fruition — George Oti Bonsu

Port Transport Union Clashes With Ghana Highways Over Axle Load Regulation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 102:36


A discussion on the ongoing clash between the port transport union and the Ghana Highways Authority over the new axle load regulations

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 110:03


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Concerns Raised Over Publican AI at The Port

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 102:18


Discussions with the Ghana Union of Traders' Associations highlight growing concerns among traders about the impact of Publican AI at the ports. Some members say the system is affecting business operations and making trading more challenging, as calls continue for improvements and a more balanced approach

Burning Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 110:04


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 110:02


Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Using AI at the Ports is Illegal and Threatens Businesses – Michael Obiri Adjei

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 105:36


Michael Obiri Adjei has stated that while there is no objection to the government using AI to generate revenue, deploying AI at the ports is illegal and could lead to the collapse of businesses. He emphasizes the need for caution to protect the interests of traders and the economy.

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