Ghana Politics

Ama Governor, also known professionally as Alorm Ababio, has once again faced a setback in her pursuit of becoming a lawyer, as her application to be called to the Bar has been rejected by the General Legal Council. This decision was made just two days before her scheduled call on …

Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame Addresses Accusations of Hiding Government Official Complicity in Galamsey The Attorney-General, Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame, has strongly rebuffed the allegations made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) concerning his involvement in covering up government officials’ roles in illegal small-scale mining, locally known as ‘galamsey.’ Mr. Dame …

The Centre for Advancing Rural Opportunity (CARO) Ghana, a non-profit organization located in the Upper West Region, is urging the Ghanaian government to bolster its investment and allocate more resources to enhance Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems at the district and community levels. In addition to this call for …

Greater Accra Region Incident Sparks In-Depth Inquiry Ahead of Scheduled Primary The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken decisive action in response to the reported violence during the Greater Accra vetting process, leading to a hold on the Odododiodio Constituency parliamentary primary originally planned for October 31, 2023. In an …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the commencement of an initiative to replace identification cards (ID cards) for the residents of Guan constituency in preparation for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Guan constituency comprises the towns of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL), which were inadvertently excluded from the electoral …

In an address to the Christian Council of Ghana at the Jubilee House, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered an optimistic outlook for the country’s economic future, predicting a significant reduction in inflation rates. Ghana is currently grappling with a high inflation rate of 43.1 percent. However, the President affirmed …

In a heartfelt and faith-based resignation letter addressed to the leadership of the National Cathedral project in Ghana, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Rev. Eastwood Anaba have announced their departure from the Board of Trustees. The prominent church figures expressed their deep respect for the project’s vision but cited concerns over …

In the Western region of Ghana, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), specifically the Axim Sector Command, has apprehended 31 individuals suspected of involvement in prostitution and human trafficking activities in the vicinity of a notorious brothel known as the Bafana Bafana Resort. This operation was carried out over two days …

Maurice Ampaw, a prominent private legal practitioner, is advocating for Ghanaians to elect Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as President in the upcoming 2024 elections. He asserts that such a decision would have significant benefits for the nation, as it could attract investments from countries like Saudi Arabia. In an interview on …

In a bid to rectify payroll anomalies, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is calling upon public institutions to take proactive measures. The FWSC’s appeal for immediate action comes in response to the discovery of multiple irregularities during their extensive payroll monitoring initiative launched in April 2023. Of the …