Ghana Politics

During the recent inauguration ceremony of the Wa Municipal Assembly, Mr. Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), emphasized the sacrificial nature of the assembly members’ role, urging them to view their service as a dedication to community, municipality, and national development. Moomin encouraged the assembly members to engage …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated the nomination process for the upcoming Sunyani East Constituency Parliamentary primaries. In a recent press release, the party disclosed that nomination forms are available for purchase at a non-refundable rate of GH¢3,000, alongside a filing fee of GH¢35,000. Nevertheless, the party has introduced …

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has reinforced its call for members to uphold the ongoing industrial strike despite recent discussions with the government. The strike, initiated on February 1, is centered on demands for the disbursement of members’ Tier-2 funds and vehicle maintenance allowance. Following a meeting …

  Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has denounced the proposed shift in the date of Ghana’s 2024 elections from December to November, alleging it as a ploy by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to manipulate the electoral outcome in their favor. …

In collaboration with the Ministry of Local Governance, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, the Office of the President has designated February 12, 2024, as the date for the inauguration of District Assembly Members. According to a press statement issued by Matilda Tettey, Head of Public Relations, this inauguration aligns with Article …

Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, has offered clarification regarding his recent remarks about Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stressing that he was solely presenting what he believed to be factual information ahead of the Vice President’s address to Ghanaians. In an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, February …

An urgent session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at Ministerial Level convened at the of the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, to address the recent decisions of three member states to withdraw from the regional bloc. Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has recently received a generous donation of vital health equipment and vehicles from the Government of Japan, facilitated through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This significant contribution aims to bolster Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure and enhance its capacity to respond to various medical needs across …

Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu, the Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced the party’s ambitious plan to secure victory in 20 out of the 23 Parliamentary seats in the Central Region for the upcoming 2024 elections. Speaking at an awards ceremony organized by the Agona West …

In a poignant message delivered on the eve of Grenada’s 50th anniversary of independence, President Nana Akufo-Addo emphasized the inherent capacity of people of African descent to govern their own affairs and urged a collective embrace of optimism. Addressing the island nation, President Akufo-Addo called for a reevaluation of perceptions …