Episodes
On today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the Green Ghana Day initiative, asking questions about costs, rationale, and everything in between. He also speaks about the sentencing of former MASLOC boss Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu to 10 years in prison for causing financial loss to the State. He also looks at the government’s recently launched Performance Tracker, citing different perspectives on it. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 04/17/24
Published 04/17/24
On today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes logs another checkmark on his scorecard, this time in the form of an avid listener of the show, who received help from Mr. Hughes a few months ago. He then turns to discuss certain government appointments made by the office of the President and then begins to critique the “Agyapadie” document which surfaced in 2021, questioning whether or not it is a tool of control in a probable grand scheme of events for President Akufo-Addo and the NPP. Powered by MG...
Published 04/16/24
On today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses a harrowing situation at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital over the weekend caused by a power outage, as well as discussing the recently launched government performance tracker, giving a critique and delving into the data being presented on the platform. He also discusses the proposed development of Zongo communities in Ghana, and whether or not the promises made by the current government have been fulfilled. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 04/15/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the controversy with post-retirement contracts, citing the President’s failure to uphold his words on putting a stop to awarding post-retirement contracts to individuals, segueing into speaking about Dr. Benedict Bonaventure Aligebam, where he plays a new audio from a meeting, exclusive to Johnnie’s Bite. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 04/04/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the supposed customary marriage rites performed between a Ga Nungua Wulormor (traditional priest) and a 12-year-old girl over the weekend, which has sparked massive outrage from all corners of the country, as well as the ongoing saga concerning the outgoing director of ICOUR, Dr. Benedict Bonaventure Aligebam, and his refusal to peacefully retire from active duty. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 04/03/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the customary marriage between a Ga chief and a 12-year-old girl which has sparked outrage across the country, a few failed promises made by the current government, and a lot more Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 04/02/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the erratic power situation in the country, and how it affects the health sector adversely Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 03/28/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the comments made by the Energy Minister, questioning his very controversial comments over the current power situation in the country. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 03/27/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the burning of a shop at the Tuba roundabout. close to Kasoa, due to the erratic power cuts ongoing in the country. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 03/20/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the triumphs of Ghana’s athletes at the ongoing 2023 African Games, but also discusses low points such as floodlights losing electricity right before a Men’s 100m heat round and the South Africa pulling out of the hockey event due to the nature of hockey pitches available for use. He also talks about Vice President Bawumia’s tweets from 2016 concerning the Electricity of Ghana. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 03/19/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the problems surrounding the organization of the 13th African Games being hosted by Ghana, power challenges being faced by the people of Ghana, and more Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 03/12/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the Ghana School Feeding Programme now paying caterers for their services in the third term of the 2022/2023 academic year, before discussing another statement from then-Vice Presidential candidate Dr. Bawumia from 2016, before discussing the Ghana Airports Company and a problem with their ceiling that is being resolved. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/14/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes touches on ICOUR and the issues of people reaching the age of retirement still occupying positions of power, Jean Mensa’s statement on politicians seeking to hold office from 2016, when she was part of the IEA before her assuming the role of Electoral Commissioner. He finally discusses Dr Bawumia’s promise to the people of Cape Coast to build an airport and other forms of infrastructure to enhance the city. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/13/24
In this episode of Johnnie’s Bite, Johnnie Hughes discusses the many statements of Dr Bawumia from the past, the National Cathedral, press freedom, and a lot more! Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/12/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the 13 different taxes on fuel in the country and proceeds to revisit Dr. Bawumia’s speech from Wednesday, lining a few promises he made with actions taken in his nearly 8-year tenure as Vice President of the Republic. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/09/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the public speech presentation of Dr. Bawumia as flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), outlining his vision for the country, should he receive the mandate of the Ghanaian people to become the next President of the Republic. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/08/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the questionable functionality of street lights and traffic lights across the country, citing how their faulty nature has led to numerous accidents in recent times. He also talks about Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party as its Presidential candidate, talking about his upcoming address later today. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/07/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes focuses on allegations being made about the media being used as tools of the opposition whenever they critique the actions of the ruling government, Dr Bawumia, and his numerous quotes concerning the Economic Management Team of which he is head and more. The woes of COCOBOD are also touched on very quickly. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/06/24
In today’s episode of Johnnie’s Bite, Johnnie Hughes discusses the newly introduced Emissions Levy, Dr Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, asking why he has seemingly fallen silent in recent weeks. He also discusses retirees being in very sensitive positions of power in major government institutions. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 02/01/24
In today’s episode of Johnnie’s Bite, Johnnie Hughes talks specifically about the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo,, discussing various controversial comments of his that have caused stirs in the public, including the most recent comments made about Ekumfi not being in his focus as the result of the people not choosing the NPP’s Member of Parliament candidate during their elections. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 01/31/24
Johnnie Hughes returns to the studio for the first time since December 21, 2023, picking up from where he left off, discussing the NPP’s just-ended incumbent constituency elections, amongst a few other matters at hand. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 01/30/24
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses positive changes at the National Theatre, Parliamentary officers not receiving their salaries on time, and turmoil at ICOUR, regarding the Managing Director who is due to leave post upon his retirement. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 12/21/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the low turnout experienced during the local level elections held yesterday, as well as Tyrone Marhguy excelling in the WASSCE, clocking 8A’s. He also discusses the Ghana National Fire Service’s absence of stations in certain parts of the Greater Accra Region, and talks about the Accra High Court denying the National Communications Authority’s request to be left out of the ongoing court proceeding between the National Media Commission and Media...
Published 12/20/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the 2023 district-level elections and how crucial they are to building a nation that is seemingly keen on centralizing everything and also talks about documents coming to light, indicating a potential sale of part of the Achimota Forest Reserve for developmental purposes. Powered by MG Digital Media
Published 12/19/23