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Asenso-Boakye disagrees with President Mahama’s stance on road infrastructure debt

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 Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister of Roads and Highways, offered a sharp critique of Pres­ident John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address, particularly emphasizing the government’s stance on the debt associated with road infrastructure.

Highlighting contradictions in infrastruc­ture investment Mr Asenso-Boakye under­scored a perceived contradiction in President Mahama’s address, noting that while the President emphasized the importance of road infrastructure for national development, he simultaneously lamented the associated debt.

Mr Asenso-Boakye argued that such investments were essential for economic growth, stating, “Debt, in itself, is not bad; it depends on how it is used.”

He cited the U.S. interstate highway pro­gramme of the 1950s as an example, where every dollar invested yielded six dollars in economic returns.

The former minister defended the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s track record, high­lighting that between 2017 and 2024, the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration un­dertook works covering 13,624.25 kilometres of roads, compared to the 4,636 kilometres by the previous administration. He clarified that this figure encompasses construction, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and upgrading projects.

Beyond road construction, Asenso-Boakye highlighted the NPP administration’s efforts in developing interchanges and bridges to improve connectivity and safety.

He mentioned the nine completed inter­changes and 13 under construction by the Akufo-Addo administration as against just five by the Mills and Mahama administration. He also noted that between 2017 and 2024, over 35 bridges were completed, with more than 50 additional bridges at various stages of construction nationwide.

Responding to President Mahama’s con­cerns about the proportion of poor roads in urban areas, Asenso-Boakye attributed this to rapid urbanisation and population growth. He explained that as cities expand, new access roads are created, initially in basic conditions awaiting further investment, reflecting the government’s responsiveness to growing urban populations.

Asenso-Boakye concluded by asserting that the road sector is in a better state than before, emphasizing the NPP’s commitment to infrastructure development.

He stated, “Our record in the roads sector is unmatched and unprecedented. No other government in Ghana’s history has done more.”

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Declaration of Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays

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The Ministry of Interior has declared Monday,  March 31, 2025 and Tuesday, April 1, 2025  as Public Holidays

“The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 30th March, 2025 or Monday, 31st March, 2025 marks Eid-Ul-Fitr which is a Statutory Public Holiday,” the ministry noted in a press statement

According to the ministry “In view of the fact that 30th March 2025 falls on a Sunday and in the interest of the public, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I.), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as additional Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country.”

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Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Laws in Ghana – Interior Minister

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Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for strengthened anti-money laundering laws in Ghana, urging the Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to collaborate in this effort.

During a meeting with a GIABA delegation led by Director-General Edwin Harris, Muntaka Mubarak emphasised the Government’s commitment to supporting GIABA’S work in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Director-General of GIABA, Mr. Edwin Harris acknowledged Ghana’s active participation in GIABA operations and encouraged continued collaboration.

Mr. Harris stated that Ghana has made significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering laws, with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044).

The meeting had in attendance the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Okletey Teilarbi, the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry, Mrs. Doreen Annan, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of FIC, Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo and other officials from the Ministry, GIABA and FIC.

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Interior Minister reaffirms commitment to Enhancing Ghana’s Security Architecture

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Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has acknowledged the critical role the Police Service plays in maintaining peace and stability and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s security architecture.

Speaking at the Ghana Police Service Regional Commanders’ meeting, the Minister assured international partners, businesses, and investors, that Government remains committed to providing a secure environment, and ensuring necessary security measures are in place to facilitate uninterrupted business operations.

Muntaka Mubarak commended the Inspector General of the Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno for initiating an orientation for Regional and Unit Police Public Relations Officers. 

According to him, the programme aimed to enhance community engagement, share crucial information, and foster trust between the police and the public.

In his remarks, the IGP, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for them to reflect and strategize for the year ahead.

Mr. Yohuno also advised the officers to uphold the highest professional standards, emphasising the need for discipline and ethical conduct in discharging their duties.

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