Ghana Politics

The 2024 Budget and Economic Policy of the Government has been successfully approved by Parliament, showcasing strong Majority Caucus support despite stiff opposition from the Minority Caucus. In a narrow vote of 138-136, the NPP Majority sealed the passage of the budget, allowing the House to move forward with the …

Ghana has claimed the seventh position among African nations grappling with substantial debts owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to the IMF’s latest data as of December 6th, 2023. The IMF, a pivotal player in global finance, extends financial assistance to governments facing economic challenges. While these loans …

Four executives from the Effutu constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region have been reportedly denied bail following their arrest by the police, as disclosed by their lawyer, Mohammed Kofi Twumasi Naya. According to Naya, the denial of bail was communicated by police officers, citing an …

Today, December 7, 2023, Parliament is anticipated to undertake a headcount vote regarding the approval of the 2024 budget. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, initially called for a voice vote in favor of the Majority following the conclusion of debates on Wednesday, November 29. However, this decision faced opposition …

The Member of Parliament representing Nkwanta South, Geoffrey Kini, has disclosed distressing details about the conflict that has rocked the Nkwanta township, revealing that within the initial 24 hours of the dispute, eleven individuals lost their lives. The conflict stemmed from disagreements concerning the observance of rituals associated with the …

A social media influencer associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a new billboard in Accra, featuring a tweet from Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. The massive display, positioned near Kwame Nkrumah Circle, showcases a tweet from Bawumia during his time as the opposition’s running mate back in 2015. …

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has strongly opposed the government’s intention to limit the importation of 22 selected goods into the country. The Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, aims to introduce a Legislative Instrument in Parliament to control the importation of items like rice, poultry, sugar, …

A group identifying itself as Concerned Citizens of Ghana has declared intentions to stage a protest at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) headquarters on January 15, 2024. Their primary demand is the immediate removal of the current Commissioner-General, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, citing his prolonged tenure beyond the legally mandated …

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has highlighted the economic potential of the National Cathedral, stating that upon completion, the project could generate millions in revenue. Speaking at the Ghana Tourism Investment Summit 2023, Ofori-Atta emphasized viewing the cathedral as an economic venture capable of stimulating Ghana’s tourism growth. He addressed ongoing …

Ten individuals, among them a woman, have been apprehended by the Winneba District Police Command after hurling stones at officers who were barring their entry into the Effutu Municipal Assembly during a demonstration. The protest, led by Names Kofi Annan, founder of Challenging Heights, saw Effutu residents expressing discontent over …