Ghana Politics

Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, is set to enter the political arena, with reports indicating that he will be contesting as an independent candidate in the upcoming general elections in Ghana, scheduled for December 2024. Appiah’s decision marks the beginning of his political career as he vies for the …

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced a government initiative to repaint all public basic schools from their current brown and yellow colors to blue and white. This move is part of a rebranding strategy aimed at enhancing the aesthetics of these educational institutions. During a forum …

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has dismissed calls for him to apologize to the Regional Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mark Asomani-Wiafe, for causing his arrest. The calls for an apology have intensified, with ECG staff staging protests and painting the ECG premises red to press …

Gospel musician Diana Asamoah has expressed unwavering confidence in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating her belief that the party will continue to rule Ghana indefinitely. Despite skepticism from the public about the NPP’s chances in the upcoming 2024 elections, Asamoah remains steadfast in her conviction. In a video posted …

In response to allegations of charging unauthorized fees, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has transferred four out of eight interdicted Senior High School headteachers in the Ashanti Region. The interdictions, which took place in December 2023, stemmed from accusations of levying unapproved fees on students, including house dues, book charges, …

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has instructed Future Global Resources (FGR), the managers of Bogoso and Prestea Mines, to initiate payment of overdue salaries to workers within fourteen (14) days. Additionally, FGR is required to settle all outstanding salaries by May 30, 2024. Over three hundred workers from …

The Chairman of the governing board of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Herbert Krapa, has assured Ghanaians that the ongoing intermittent power outages, commonly known as “Dumsor,” will soon be resolved. Speaking at the commissioning of the Volta River Authority’s (VRA) 15MW Solar Plant in Kaleo, Mr. Krapa, who …

Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama for the 2024 general elections, has pledged to hold accountable any official involved in the misappropriation of state resources during the tenure of President Akufo-Addo. Speaking at her official presentation by the party on Wednesday, April 24, …

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has asserted her commitment to face any challenges that may arise if the NDC is elected in the 2024 election. In a clear jab at Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, she …

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has advised party members to avoid complacency and internal struggles for positions ahead of the 2024 elections. Speaking at the unveiling of the party’s running mate in Accra, Asiedu Nketiah emphasized the continued threat posed by the ruling New Patriotic …