Ghana Politics

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has officially acknowledged the arrival of Ghana’s second tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, totaling US$600 million. This financial infusion, dedicated to providing budgetary support and stabilizing the local currency, was deposited into the Central Bank’s account on January 23, 2023. The …

Akuapem South’s incumbent Member of Parliament, OB Amoah, has opted out of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary elections scheduled for January 27, 2024. Citing personal grounds and expressing deep concern for the party’s well-being, Amoah, who also holds the position of Chairman of the Research Committee, underscored that his decision …

Traditional Chiefs in the Ashanti Kingdom are advocating that Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu should impose a ban on New Patriotic Party (NPP) campaign activities within the Ashanti Region until they produce Chairman Wontumi. Expressing discontent with alleged disrespectful remarks made by Chairman Wontumi, these chiefs are also calling for the …

Organized Labor has issued a stern ultimatum to the government, demanding the withdrawal of the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity for residential customers within one week. The labor unions argue that implementing VAT on residential customers will exacerbate the challenges faced by already burdened power consumers, leading to a 15% …

Ayinga Abagre Yakubu, the District Chief Executive of Binduri local assembly, has emphasized the difficulty in establishing a direct connection between the recent killings in the district and the longstanding conflict in Bawku. The incident unfolded when unknown assailants brutally attacked a group of traders en route from Bawku to …

In a shocking incident, about five individuals have lost their lives in a ruthless assault carried out by unidentified assailants in Binduri, situated in the Upper East region. The grim incident unfolded as armed men descended upon a market in Binduri on Monday, opening fire indiscriminately. Hamza Amadu, the Municipal …

The National Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has released a set of protocols outlining the procedures for its parliamentary primaries scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The protocols, aimed at ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process, were disclosed in a press statement …

Renowned Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has weighed in on the Seventh Day Adventist Church’s appeal to the Electoral Commission of Ghana to alter the 2024 election date, asserting that it could set a precedent for future requests. The SDA’s request is based on …

In a recent development, the Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak, has strongly urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reconsider its decision to reorganize Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) into Parent Associations (PA). Dr. Apaak emphasized the vital role that PTAs have played in supporting …

Ghana has received an invitation to contribute to the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, a comprehensive ten-point plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended the invitation during a meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the sidelines of …