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A section of Ghanaians has taken to social media to criticise the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over what they describe as inconsistent positions regarding the use of the presidential jet. The backlash follows renewed...
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has raised concerns over the timing of the government’s decision to significantly expand recruitment into Ghana’s security services, questioning why the move was not implemented earlier if the capacity existed. Mr. Nitiwul...

ECG, NEDCo Propose Dedicated Tariff for Street Lighting

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have jointly proposed the introduction of a dedicated tariff to fund...

NEDCo Proposes 171% Hike in Distribution Service Charge

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has proposed a sharp upward review of its Distribution Service Charge, seeking approval from the Public Utilities Regulatory...

ECG Seeks 224% Increase in Distribution Service Charge Over 2025–2030 Tariff Period

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has proposed a 224 percent upward adjustment in its Distribution Service Charge (DSC) for the 2025–2030 tariff period,...

VRA Seeks 59% Increase in Bulk Generation Charge to Sustain Power Supply

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has requested approval from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for a 59 percent increase in its Bulk Generation...

GUTA Criticizes PURC Over New Utility Tariff Hikes, Demands Accountability and Sector Reforms

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has launched a blistering attack on the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) following the announcement of new...

PURC Justifies Utility Tariff Hikes Amid Public Frustration Over Unreliable Services

The Director of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Eric Obutey, has defended recent utility tariff increases, stating...

Utility Tariff Hikes ‘Insensitive and Unfair’ – Brako Powers To PURC and Gov’t

The recent upward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has sparked widespread public outrage, with legal...

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