Ghana Politics

The Member of Parliament representing Nkwanta South, Geoffrey Kini, has disclosed distressing details about the conflict that has rocked the Nkwanta township, revealing that within the initial 24 hours of the dispute, eleven individuals lost their lives. The conflict stemmed from disagreements concerning the observance of rituals associated with the …

A social media influencer associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a new billboard in Accra, featuring a tweet from Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. The massive display, positioned near Kwame Nkrumah Circle, showcases a tweet from Bawumia during his time as the opposition’s running mate back in 2015. …

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has strongly opposed the government’s intention to limit the importation of 22 selected goods into the country. The Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, aims to introduce a Legislative Instrument in Parliament to control the importation of items like rice, poultry, sugar, …

A group identifying itself as Concerned Citizens of Ghana has declared intentions to stage a protest at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) headquarters on January 15, 2024. Their primary demand is the immediate removal of the current Commissioner-General, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, citing his prolonged tenure beyond the legally mandated …

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has highlighted the economic potential of the National Cathedral, stating that upon completion, the project could generate millions in revenue. Speaking at the Ghana Tourism Investment Summit 2023, Ofori-Atta emphasized viewing the cathedral as an economic venture capable of stimulating Ghana’s tourism growth. He addressed ongoing …

Ten individuals, among them a woman, have been apprehended by the Winneba District Police Command after hurling stones at officers who were barring their entry into the Effutu Municipal Assembly during a demonstration. The protest, led by Names Kofi Annan, founder of Challenging Heights, saw Effutu residents expressing discontent over …

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Odododiodio constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has disclosed his decision not to pursue re-election after serving as the constituency’s MP since 2013 under the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Citing frustration and challenges encountered in the parliamentary role, Vanderpuye expressed disillusionment with the lack of …

Aisha Huang, commonly referred to as the ‘Galamsey Queen,’ has been convicted of all charges leveled against her by the state. The Accra High Court delivered a verdict on Monday, December 4, sentencing her to a four-year prison term, as reported by asaaseradio.com. Aisha Huang, who stood trial for engaging …

The government has authorized the disbursement of GH¢20 million intended for the settlement of capitation grants owed to public basic schools nationwide. This move, aimed at replacing parental fees within these schools, seeks to enhance accessibility to education while bolstering school performance. Following a two-year backlog in grant payments, concerns …

Recent developments have brought forth a wave of discontent among ex-NABCo trainees as they await the promised YouStart grants following the government’s announcement in the 2022 budget. Initially proposed as a vehicle to support youth-led businesses with loans of up to GHC50,000, the YouStart initiative aimed to empower budding startups …