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Audit uncovers fictitious GH¢89.4m debt under 1D1F programme
Businessmyjoyonline5mo ago

Audit uncovers fictitious GH¢89.4m debt under 1D1F programme

Ghana’s flagship One District One Factory programme has come under scrutiny after an arrears audit uncovered what officials describe as a fictitious GH¢89.4 million debt linked to the initiative. The findings were presented to the Parliament of Ghana on Monday, March 10, 2026, in a statement delivered by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem on behalf of Cassiel Ato Forson. According to the statement, the then Ministry of Trade and Industry in 2024 requested the release of GH¢89.4 mil...

Kufuor proposes non-partisan chamber to vet presidential nominees
Politicsmyjoyonline5mo ago

Kufuor proposes non-partisan chamber to vet presidential nominees

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has criticised Ghana’s ministerial vetting process, arguing that the country’s multi-party parliamentary system makes it difficult for lawmakers to independently scrutinise presidential nominees. Speaking in an interview on the AM Show, Mr Kufuor said the structure of parliamentary committees means a president who controls the majority in Parliament of Ghana will almost always have their nominees approved.

UniMAC wins 2026 Commonwealth Day debate at Parliament
Worldmyjoyonline5mo ago

UniMAC wins 2026 Commonwealth Day debate at Parliament

Students of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) have emerged winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Day Debate Competition held at the Parliament of Ghana as part of activities marking the annual celebration. The debate competition, organised by the Parliament of Ghana in collaboration with the STAR Ghana Foundation, brought together universities from across the country to debate issues relating to governance, parliamentary practice and democratic participation.