Ghana Politics

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed worry over the significant rate at which Members of Parliament (MPs) are leaving their positions, urging political parties to take the matter seriously. During the recent primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), 28 MPs failed to secure their return, while 17 MPs …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, leader of the minority group, has firmly opposed the Electoral Commission’s suggestion to alter the timing of elections from December to November. Expressing staunch disapproval, Dr. Forson emphasized that the minority faction in Parliament would not endorse such a change at present. As the forthcoming …

The Chief Accountant and Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA) were left speechless as they struggled to justify why a portion of funds received for events in Accra was deposited into their Kumasi account, raising serious concerns about financial mismanagement within the organization. During a sitting of Parliament’s Public …

Motorists utilizing the Kojokrom-Takoradi main thoroughfare are expressing frustration over the deplorable condition of the road. Certain segments of the route, particularly between the fitting and Obokrom junctions, have significantly deteriorated, forming sizable potholes. The recent heavy rainfall in the area exacerbated the road’s poor state, posing challenges for commuters. …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, expressed confidence in his party’s ability to address the economic challenges caused by the “incompetent Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government.” Mahama highlighted the need for a visionary leader with a proven track record, emphasizing the quality of leadership within the NDC to positively influence …

In a unanimous decision during a Cabinet meeting on February 2, 2024, the government has opted to retract the previously approved 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. This move, reported by Asaase Radio, eliminates the obligation for electricity consumers to pay the controversial VAT on their utility bills. The …

The paramount chief of the Nangodi Traditional Area, Naab Pariyoung Kosom Yelzoya Asaga II, has lauded the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama for his proposed 24-hour economy policy, describing it as a transformative initiative that will not only engage the youth but also contribute to economic growth. …

In a statement released on Sunday, January 4, the police assured the public that comprehensive details of the incident would be communicated in due course. These arrests exemplify the police force’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, prioritizing the safety of both citizens and law enforcement personnel. In a …

In a bold proclamation during a recent sermon, Apostle Kwabena Owusu Adjei, the founder of Hezekiah Apostolic Prayer Ministry, declared that he is willing to be a living sacrifice and face lynching if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) fails to select Leslie Mensah Tamakloe as their running mate in the …

Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, has officially informed the Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs of her nomination by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as Ghana’s candidate for the upcoming Secretary-General position of the Commonwealth. The election for the prestigious role is slated to occur during …