The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced it will keep the original order of presidential candidates on the ballot for the 2024 election, despite the recent disqualification of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) candidate, Philip Appiah Kubi. EC Chairperson Jean Mensa made this announcement at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting …

The Supreme Court of Ghana has overturned Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, siding with a legal challenge presented by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. In a 5-2 majority ruling delivered on Tuesday, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo led the seven-member panel in supporting Afenyo-Markin’s argument. …

A young man, Douglas Atta Panyin, 25, was tragically stabbed to death during a confrontation involving unidentified assailants in Tikrom Baroɔ, a community within the Ejisu Municipality of Ghana’s Ashanti Region. According to reports, Douglas attempted to mediate a disagreement between a woman and a young man in the area. …

The Ghanaian government is calling for $15 billion in international support to combat the nation’s escalating climate challenges, according to Dr. Antwi Boasiako Amoah, Director of Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation at Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding is intended to drive essential climate adaptation projects, particularly in the northern …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has revealed that 18,774,159 registered voters are expected to participate in the December 7 general elections. With only 25 days remaining, the EC’s data highlights that this total includes individuals on the biometric voter roll, special voters, and a small group without biometric data. …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has excluded Philip Appiah Kubi, the Ghana Freedom Party’s (GFP) newly nominated presidential candidate, due to discrepancies and illegalities discovered on his nomination form. This decision was announced by EC Chair Jean Mensa during a press conference on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Mensa explained …

Today, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the high-profile case regarding the decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant—a move that has spurred considerable political debate and scrutiny over the constitutional authority of the Speaker of Parliament. The case, led by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, disputes Speaker Alban …

Starting Tuesday, November 12, workers of the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) have declared an indefinite strike, a move expected to disrupt ongoing road infrastructure projects and essential roadworks across the country. The strike stems from the government’s decision to proceed with the National Roads Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1118), a …

John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to uphold and enhance the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy if elected. Speaking with Christian leaders in Kumasi on November 11, Mahama dismissed rumors of his intent to cancel the program as “political gimmicks” meant to …

Transport ministers from ECOWAS member states have agreed to a strategy to make air travel more affordable across West Africa. Starting January 1, 2026, this initiative will cut aviation charges and eliminate specific taxes, leading to a 25% reduction in air travel costs. This decision is expected to drive economic …