Ghana Politics

Minister of National Security, Kan Dapaah, has taken legal action against Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the organizer of the #FixTheCountry Movement. Barker-Vormawor alleged that in 2021, National Security and government officials met with him and offered money to silence him. These accusations arose after Barker-Vormawor, along with others, was arrested on September …

Former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has expressed his intention to reevaluate the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy should he be elected as President in the upcoming 2024 elections. While acknowledging the positive aspect of the NPP government’s initiative to enhance educational accessibility through the Free SHS …

The Ashanti Regional leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has instructed the chairpersons in all 47 constituencies to promptly remove any campaign materials related to the former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, from their party offices. This directive comes in response to Alan Kyerematen’s resignation from the NPP …

Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of South Africa’s iconic first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, has tragically departed from this world at the tender age of 43, a somber confirmation that echoes from her grieving family. Her passing unfolded on a Monday evening, with the comforting presence of close-knit loved ones …

Accusations of Economic Incompetence and Mismanagement Plague Akufo-Addo’s Leadership In a scathing critique of Ghana’s economic performance under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, renowned economist Steve Hanke, a Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, has expressed serious concerns regarding the country’s …

Renowned Ghanaian Musician and Radio Personality Criticizes Kyerematen’s Political Move September 25, 2023 Blakk Rasta, a well-known Ghanaian musician and radio personality, has openly criticized former Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, labeling him a “coward” following reports of Kyerematen’s potential withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reacted to the recent decision made by Mr. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, a prominent member of their party, to resign from the party and run as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2024 general elections.   The party expressed deep regret over his departure, …

Accra Regional Police Commander, COP Sayibu Gariba, has been formally called upon to appear before the Police Management Board (POMAB). The summoning of such a high-ranking police official indicates the seriousness with which authorities are treating the matter at hand. The objective of this summons is to elicit comprehensive explanations …

Former Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s political landscape by resigning from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and declaring his candidacy as an independent contender in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. The respected politician cited a departure from the party’s founding principles and a …

A private member’s bill has been introduced in the Ghanaian Parliament, seeking to eliminate the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on menstrual hygiene products like sanitary pads and tampons. Presented by National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament Francis-Xavier Sosu, the bill also aims to reclassify the 20% import tax on …