Ghana Politics

The Ministry of Interior has made a significant announcement, designating Thursday, September 21, 2023, as a public holiday to commemorate the birthday of Kwame Nkrumah. In an official statement issued by the ministry, it has unequivocally declared that September 21, 2023, will be observed as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, with …

The Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Wa East constituency, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has raised a crucial concern regarding the ongoing limited voters’ registration exercise in the Wa East District. Dr. Jasaw, in an effort to address the significant accessibility challenges faced by the residents of this district, has …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu in the Volta region, has donated over 100 life jackets to his constituency. He provided these jackets to ensure the safety of young citizens who need to cross the Volta River to register at the EC office in Battor. This …

Former Ghanaian President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Flag Bearer, John Dramani Mahama, is set to speak at the 2023 Humanity Summit in Faro, Portugal, with a focus on social change and justice. This annual event centers on promoting humanity’s well-being through values like Dignity, Equality, and Freedom, aiming to …

Ghana has become Africa’s largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again, with its debt increasing by 35.3% in the second quarter of 2023. This surge is due to a $600 million bailout from the IMF aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s economy. As of July 31, 2023, Ghana’s outstanding …

Five individuals, previously apprehended for orchestrating a demonstration in the Western Region in a show of support for the Russian private military organization, Wagner Group, are set to have another court hearing scheduled for the upcoming month. As of now, these suspects remain incarcerated in police custody located in Takoradi, …

Forty Chief Inspectors in the Ghana Police Service have taken legal action against Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. They allege that the service has unjustly denied them promotions, despite having served for 25 to 30 years, and that their junior colleagues have been promoted through a special …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, expressed concern about the increasing number of coup d’états happening in Africa, attributing them to economic challenges faced by nations and resulting in the overthrow of democratically elected governments. Speaking at the St. Andrews Africa Summit in Scotland, he strongly opposed the idea of …

Renowned heart surgeon Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng highlighted the absence of transformational leadership in Ghana’s politics as a major contributor to the country’s ongoing challenges. He pointed out that Ghana has lacked visionary leaders since its first Prime Minister and president, Kwame Nkrumah. This lack of leadership has led to issues …

The Appeals Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the disqualification of George Afriyie from running for GFA presidency in the upcoming elections. They agreed with the Elections Committee’s decision that Afriyie’s nomination form didn’t meet the required criteria. George Afriyie, a former GFA vice president, was disqualified …