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ACEP doesn’t have adequate information on Price Floors policy-NPA
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is not ceased with all the facts regarding the setting of Price Floors for the deregulated products. A statement issued by the corporate Affairs Department of the NPA in reaction to the concerns raised by the ACEP said the latter’s claim that […]
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Sole sourcing large contracts by govt is problematic – Ben Boakye
Executive Director of the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Benjamin Boakye has observed that the award of large-scale contracts by the government presents a huge change to the country when it comes to corruption. He explained that sole-sourced contracts make it difficult to track efficiency in government spending and also value for money. Those […]
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GRIDCo’s Letter to Energy Minister an attempt to absolve itself of blame – ACEP
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye, believes the Ghana Grid Company’s (GRIDCo) letter to the Minister of Energy raising concerns over the Electricity Company of Ghana’s failure to provide a load-shedding timetable for customers amidst the ongoing power outages is a ploy to absolve itself of blame. GRIDCo […]
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Drag NPA to court over new pricing guidelines – ACEP urges OMCs, BIDECs
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has asked oil marketing companies and Bulk Oil Import, Distribution, and Export Companies (BIDECs) to take legal action against the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over the planned implementation of the amended petroleum pricing guidelines. The new pricing guidelines, among other provisions, set a price floor for petroleum products, […]
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It’s surprising NPP failed to learn from Minority’s leadership change – ACEPA
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has criticized the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for failing to consult the Majority Caucus before disclosing plans to reshuffle its leadership. There were reports taht Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin was tipped to replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority […]
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NIB officials violated my rights, they stripped me naked – Agordzo
ACP Benjamin Agordzo has recounted the mistreatment he faced while he was kept at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), formerly the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), cells after his arrest with others for allegedly plotting to overthrow the sitting government. ACP Agordzo, who escaped a death sentence, decried the maltreatment by officials of the NIB, […]
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Accurate Giant Company Donates Vehicle to New Edubiase Police
To help the police in New Edubiase, in the Adansi South District of Ashanti region, deal effectively with crime and other related matters, the Executive Director of Accurate Giant Company, Mr. Alex Kwofie Hanson, has donated a brand new 4×4 Nissan Pick-Up to them. Mr. Kwofie Hanson noted at the presentation ceremony that there are […]
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I never discussed coup plot with anyone – ACP Agordzo
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo who was alleged to have been part of a plot to oust government, has denied masterminding any coup plot against government. The state during the alleged high treason trial against the retired senior police officer accused Mr. Agordzo of engaging in plans to oust government together […]
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My trial was because I critiqued police system during an IDEG lecture – ACP Agordzo
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo, an alleged coup plotter has disclosed what he suspects to be the motivation behind his arrest, detention and subsequent acquittal of charges against him. The retired senior police officer said the whole case brought against him by the state stems from a statement he made to […]
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Coup plotters: Trial of ACP Agordza was politically motivated – Kpebu
The legal representative for ACP Benjamin Agordzo, Martin Kpebu, has described the trial of his client as politically motivated. ACP Benjamin Agordzo, the late Dr. Mac Palm, and eight others were arraigned in 2021 on counts of conspiracy to commit high treason and high treason. The High Court, however, acquitted ACP Benjamin Agordzo on January […]
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Coup plotters: Trial of ACP Agordzo was politically motivated – Kpebu
The legal representative for ACP Benjamin Agordzo, Martin Kpebu, has described the trial of his client as politically motivated. ACP Benjamin Agordzo, the late Dr. Mac Palm, and eight others were arraigned in 2021 on counts of conspiracy to commit high treason and high treason. The High Court, however, acquitted ACP Benjamin Agordzo on January […]
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Our committed efforts have drastically reduced robberies – ACP Ansah-Akrofi
Director of the Police Public Affairs Directorate, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, has attributed the reduction in robbery incidents in the country to the deliberate and committed efforts of the current police administration. ACP Ansah-Akrofi told Umaru Sanda Amadu on Face to Face on Citi TV that the current police administration prioritized tackling violent crimes, including robberies […]
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Coup plotters’ case: I knew I’d be acquitted – ACP Agordzo
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Benjamin Agordzo says he knew he would be acquitted by the court since the initiation of the legal action against him in the coup plotter’s case. The High Court in Accra convicted six of the coup plotters on counts of conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. […]
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Elect competent candidates to replace outgoing MPs – ACEPA to NPP delegates
The Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) is urging delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who will be electing parliamentary candidates within constituencies with sitting Members of Parliament, to choose persons who are fit for the job. According to the executive secretary of ACEPA, Dr. Rasheed Draman, Parliament needs experienced legislators. The NPP will […]
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Groom young people to replace experienced MPs – ACEPA to political parties
The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has urged political parties to adopt deliberate grooming strategies to adequately replace experienced Members of Parliament. Some senior Majority Members of Parliament, including the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, have signalled that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary […]
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2023 Media Capacity Enhancement Programme commences
The 2023 edition of Ghana’s Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has commenced.The program, aimed at equipping journalists with essential skills and knowledge, was opened by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, at a ceremony organised by the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) in Accra yesterday. In his keynote address, Minister Oppong Nkrumah […]
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