Ghana Politics

The chairman of the National Council of Parents Teachers Association in the Western region, Daniel Vroom-Laryea, expressed concern over the escalating costs associated with the Free Senior High School (SHS) program, stating that “the free SHS is becoming more expensive than we thought.” In an interview on Connect FM’s Omanbapa …

Nana Kwame Bediako, head of the New Force party, has vowed to provide the youth with opportunities to actively participate in the country’s decision-making processes if he secures the presidency in the upcoming 2024 elections. Bediako emphasized that over the past four decades, young individuals have been deprived of such …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) predicts a forthcoming reduction in Diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, citing a global decrease in finished product costs. Despite a slight depreciation of the cedi over the past fortnight, this adjustment is anticipated. Petrol prices are expected to remain steady, with COPEC …

In the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana chapter, and a lecturer at the University of Ghana, has advocated for austerity measures and a curbing of extravagant lifestyles among political leaders. Gyampo highlighted that in the …

In a recent incident, two individuals have been apprehended by the Ghana Police for causing damage and erecting an unauthorized speed ramp on the Ho-Sogakope road. The arrest follows the circulation of a video on Facebook and Twitter depicting a group of people illicitly creating speed ramps on the paved …

News coming in indicates that Second Lady Samira Bawumia has reportedly been involved in a severe road accident, leaving one person dead, as reported by Asaase FM. Details are still emerging, but sources from Asaase Radio confirm that Samira Bawumia is thankfully reported to be in stable condition. The accident, …

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has revealed Parliament’s intention to pursue legal action seeking clarification on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision not to sign certain bills passed by the House. Last year, President Akufo-Addo declined to give his assent to the Criminal Offences Bill …

In a moment of acknowledgement and appreciation, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the Asantehene, has praised the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, recognizing the positive transformation he has brought to the police service. The Asantehene commended the IGP for implementing measures that have significantly enhanced the public perception of …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is standing firm on its decision to initiate a nationwide strike, pointing to the government’s alleged lack of meaningful engagement in negotiations related to their conditions of service. Dr. Eliasu Mumuni, the General Secretary of UTAG, emphasized that discussions around base pay, particularly …

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) to prioritize customer relationships and exercise patience as Ghana faces power cuts linked to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s (GNPC) payment challenges. Expressing concern over the recent …