Ghana Politics

In a development reported on October 25, 2023, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has declined a petition from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to have the presiding judge handling the case of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, replaced. This information was made public by …

Presidential hopeful, Hassan Ayariga, has sparked controversy with his declaration to eliminate and forbid betting in Ghana should he secure the presidency. Amid a growing public uproar over the government’s introduction of a 10 percent betting tax, Ayariga has thrown his support behind this measure, contending that betting predominantly caters …

In a remarkable display of generosity, renowned Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has made history by donating a substantial relief package to over 20,000 homes across the Central, South, North Tongu, and Keta constituencies, all of which have been severely impacted by the Akosombo Dam spillage. This benevolent act of philanthropy …

In a recent address, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia expressed his dismay over the ongoing personal attacks within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the party gears up for its flagbearer race next month. Dr. Bawumia vehemently refuted claims made by Kennedy Agyapong, stating that he had bribed constituency chairmen …

The Kumasi-Obuasi highway expansion project, initiated to alleviate concerns about rising accidents and traffic congestion, has been left incomplete, causing distress to motorists and residents. The Nkronza-Pakyi section of the road has deteriorated, forming dangerous gullies, particularly after heavy rains. Numerous accidents and fatalities have occurred on this stretch, prompting …

  The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly criticized the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Freda Prempeh, for what he alleges to be misleading statements about the evacuation plans for flood victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Ablakwa accused the minister of lying …

Ako Adjei (17 June 1916 – 14 January 2002), was a Ghanaian statesman, politician, lawyer and journalist. He was a member of the United Gold Coast Convention and one of six leaders who were detained during Ghana’s struggle for political independence from Britain, a group famously called The Big Six. He has been recognized as a founding father of Ghana for his …

Joseph Boahen Aidoo (born 13 December 1957) is a Ghanaian politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Amenfi East constituency in the Western Region. Early life and education He was born on 13 December 1957 in Wassa Afransie in the Wassa Amenfi East District in the Western region of Ghana. He holds a degree …

Kwamena Ahwoi (born 13 October 1951) is a Ghanaian academic and politician, who served as Minister for Local Government and Rural Development from 1990 to 2001 in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, during the reign of Jerry Rawlings. He also briefly served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1997, and was acting minister in that department during much …

George Aggudey (born 13 April 1945) is a Ghanaian politician. He is a member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP). Running as the CPP presidential candidate in the 7 December 2004 presidential election, he finished last out of four candidates, winning 1.0% of the vote. His running mate was Bright Kwame Ameyaw.