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Volta Regional Minister meets GJA leadership in Ho
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu on Sunday, February 2, 2025 met the leadership of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) in Ho.
Their engagement addressed key matters of importance to the Volta Region and explored necessary measures to ensure the safety of journalists while strengthening collaboration with major development partners.
The Regional Minister acknowledged the hard work and dedication of journalists across the region and their critical role in driving socio-economic progress.
He further urged them to continue to strictly adhere to the ethics of the profession.
He also reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s unwavering commitment to resetting Ghana on the path of accelerated growth.
Mr.Gunu finally assured them of his continued partnership in advancing development, transparency, and accountability.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Dr. Nii Moi Thompson Chairs the National Development Commission,Kwadwo Twum Boafo heads Financial Intelligence Center.
Development Economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has been appointed as Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, pending consultations with the Council of State.
Dr Thompson previously served as the Director-General of the Commission, overseeing the preparation of the country’s 40-Year Development Plan.
From 2014 to 2015, Dr Thompson led Ghana’s technical delegations to the UN to develop the SDGs and subsequently guided their integration into Ghana’s national development agenda.
As chairman of the Commission, he will collaborate more closely with the Minister for Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, the Government Statistician, and other presidential appointees and representatives from the sixteen regions to provide strategic advice to the President and Parliament for Ghana’s development.
In a related development, President John Dramani Mahama has also appointed Mr Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) while awaiting the reconstitution of the Board.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Aluta continua, we’ll never be intimidated – Minority
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to standing firm despite facing challenges, insisting it will not be intimidated.
This follows what the caucus describes as attempts at intimidation by the Majority side of Parliament.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, February 3, 2024, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin emphasized the caucus’s resilience, stating that their actions are driven by national interest.
He clarified that while the Minority remains steadfast in its position, it has no intention of obstructing government business, reaffirming its commitment to cooperation in parliamentary proceedings.
“Indeed, we are going through difficult moments, but we will never be intimidated. Aluta continua, victoria acerta. We will not allow ourselves to be cowered. The mighty few and the happy few, we are going to stand our ground and ensure that the right thing is done all in the national interest,” he said.
“We are not going to fight anybody, we are not going to disrupt and obstruct government business. So far, we have been the most corporative in the chamber and the NDC should applaud us for supporting them,” he stated.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
