Ghana Politics

Abuga Pele (born March 3, 1958) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Chiana-Paga Constituency in the Upper East Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. Early life and education Pele was born on March …

Albert Kwaku Obbin (born 4 May 1956) was a Ghanaian politician and a former member of parliament for the Prestea-Huni Valley constituency in the Western region of Ghana. Early life and education Obbin was born in 1956. He obtained a diploma in Social studies from the University of Education, Winneba , a bachelor’s degree in Education in Social science from the University of Cape Coast and an Executive Masters in …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s capability to ascend as a global leader in exporting agricultural goods. He emphasized the country’s substantial progress in recent years despite prevailing economic challenges, foreseeing a significant transformation in economic growth. During the inauguration of new Gentry Cranes and …

In an unprecedented move aimed at boosting the country’s sustainable transportation and promoting affordable menstrual hygiene, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta unveiled a series of tax waivers during the presentation of the 2024 Budget and Economic Statement to Parliament. The government has decided to eliminate import duties on Electric Vehicles (EVs) …

West Blue Ghana Limited has taken legal action against the Attorney-General (AG) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra. This move comes following the termination of a substantial contract worth GH¢289 million related to the National Single Window and Integrated Risk …

Six individuals, including four military personnel, an Immigration Officer, and a private security personnel, have been remanded into police custody by the Koforidua Circuit Court B. The accused individuals, identified as Sergeant Mensah Dominic, L/Cpl Tetteh Wayo, L/CPL Nyarko Bernard, PTE Eric Anim, L.C.O Richard Okyere, and Kelvin Marfo, were …

During the presentation of the 2024 budget to Parliament, Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, acknowledged the severe economic impact that unfolded in 2020. He highlighted a substantial decline in GDP growth, plummeting from 6.5 percent in 2019 to a mere 0.5 percent due to the harsh effects of lockdowns, …

In a compelling move to address the aftermath of the recent Akosombo Dam spillage, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, unveiled a comprehensive plan during the presentation of the 2024 budget to Parliament. A staggering GH¢220 million has been earmarked to support relief efforts, specifically targeting the affected communities and mitigating …

In a compelling address to Parliament today, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta affirmed the Ghanaian government’s proactive steps towards steering the nation’s economy onto a robust growth trajectory, propelling job creation opportunities in the process. Highlighting the swift implementation of robust fiscal and monetary policies since last year and into the …

The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has revealed the government’s intention to construct a digital Youth Village at the University of Ghana, Legon. The primary goal is to foster sustainable learning experiences and empower the youth through cutting-edge technology, aiming for innovation and digital advancement. Despite initial …