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Maxwell Ofori

Eastern Region

Presidential Correspondent at The Ghanaian Chronicle

Am a Print Journalist and the Parliamentary Correspondent for The Chronicle newspaper. Very humble, outspoken, but objective.

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Articles

  • My focus is on jobs, food security & infrastructure -Bryan

    2 days ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Maxwell Ofori

    The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has made it clear he is eyeing the presidency. He will, therefore, contest the upcoming presidential primary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The former Minister for Food and Agriculture under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration has made public pronouncements pointing out why he wants to contest for the presidential election.

  • Government Imposes GH¢1 Levy On Fuel To Solve Dumsor

    3 days ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Maxwell Ofori

    The government is imposing a GH¢1.00 levy on ex-pump fuel prices, aimed at raising revenue to deal with the energy sector crisis. The government is looking to settle the US$3.1 billion energy sector debt, as of March this year, to keep the lights on. This year, the government will require an additional US$1.2 billion to procure essential fuels for thermal power generation alone, Parliament has been told.

  • Election of MMDCEs back on the table

    4 days ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Maxwell Ofori

    Parliament has revisited the long-held discussion on the need to elect the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). Members of Parliament across the aisle have always supported the move, leading to the attempt to implement same in 2019, by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration. But for the last-minute misunderstanding on the modalities, which compelled the then president to pull the brakes on the subject, MMDCEs may have been elected by now, not appointed.

  • MMDCEs are responsible for projects, not us –MPs cry out - The Ghanaian Chronicle

    1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Maxwell Ofori

    Members of Parliament (MPs) are urging their constituents to rather direct their demands for projects to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). According to the legislators, they often bear the brunt of the lack of development in the various districts, while the MMDCEs, who control 95% of the common fund, are left off the hooks.

  • SSNIT opens branch office at Adentan

    1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Maxwell Ofori

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has opened a branch in Adenta, in the Greater Accra Region. The inauguration of the Adenta branch, at a colourful ceremony that took place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 brought the total branches of the Trust to 53. Prior to the opening of the Adenta branch, customers within the catchment area had to visit the Legon office to access the services of the Trust.

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Maxwell Ofori @mofori_
27 Jul 23

KNUST elects first female SRC President https://t.co/9lYSS7Qnn9

Maxwell Ofori
Maxwell Ofori @mofori_
3 May 23

Adom! https://t.co/k3AuemwEnX

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Maxwell Ofori @mofori_
28 Mar 23

Let it be said in the future that I once had this rare opportunity in my career on Monday, March 27, 2023. And @VP your response to my question was very insightful. Thank you Madam, and @NAkufoAddo https://t.co/rWpAWGxOuu