Ghana Politics

Nana Akomea, the Vice Chairman of the ‘Bawumia 2024 Campaign Team,’ has vehemently opposed claims suggesting that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia bears exclusive responsibility for Ghana’s current economic challenges. Amidst allegations from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) holding Vice President Bawumia accountable for the nation’s economic hardships, Akomea …

Hidaya S. Ibrahim, the National Women’s Organiser of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has announced her resignation from her position and as a card-bearing member of the party, effective February 20, 2024. Having served in various capacities within the PNC, including as a Parliamentary Candidate for the Wa East Constituency, …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced Dennis Miracles Aboagye as the Director of Communications and Spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign team. The unveiling of the campaign team revealed Dr. Bawumia as the Campaign Chairman, with Dan Botwe as the Campaign Manager. Dr. Gideon Boako will serve as …

A proposed bill has been submitted to Ghana’s Parliament aimed at enhancing parental leave policies in the country. The bill, if passed, would bring significant changes to the current maternity and paternity leave provisions under the Labour Act. Regarding maternity leave, the bill seeks to amend Section 57(1) of the …

The planned reshuffle of the Majority leadership in Parliament has been temporarily suspended to allow for deeper consultations. This decision was made to ensure alignment with the legal framework of the new Standing Orders of Parliament. Originally scheduled to be announced on Monday, the reshuffle was a key agenda item …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially announced the campaign team for its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. The unveiling took place after the NPP’s National Executive Committee meeting on Monday, February 19, 2024. Leading the campaign team is Dr. Bawumia himself, who will serve …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to pursue legal action against government officials and individuals implicated in the controversial $12 million Agyapa deal should the party emerge victorious in the December elections. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the NDC, accused …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region is currently in a meeting to address threats of electoral violence allegedly made by one of its members. Alhaji Mustapha Alhasan, the Party’s Constituency Organizer for Manhyia South, has been declared wanted by the Ashanti Region Police Command for his provocative …

Under the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project (GRT&DIP), the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has achieved a significant milestone by erecting more than 1,000 rural telephony sites. This initiative aims to extend mobile network connectivity to remote communities previously devoid of such services. Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, …

Reports indicate that Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the current Deputy Majority Leader, is set to take over from Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as the Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. While it remains uncertain if Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu will retain his position in government, he is likely to be appointed as the Chairman of the …