Ghana Politics

Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia Kofi Abrefa Busia (born 11 July 1913 – 28 August 1978) was a Ghanaian political leader and academic who was Prime Minister of Ghana from 1969 to 1972. As a nationalist leader and prime minister, he helped to restore civilian government to the country following military rule. Early life and education Busia …

In an extraordinary display of generosity, Toyota Ghana Company Limited (TGCL), a renowned automobile dealer, unveiled a groundbreaking Engineering Sciences Training Center worth $1 million at the prestigious University of Ghana in Accra. The unveiling ceremony was graced by Ghana’s esteemed President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who was deeply impressed …

In a show of support and appreciation, the Christian Council of Ghana has commended the leadership of the Ghana Police Service for their proactive approach in engaging with key stakeholders to strengthen public involvement. The accolades came after a successful stakeholder meeting between the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. …

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in Ghana, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has strongly defended the Lithium agreement with Barari DV Limited, stating that criticisms from the Minority in Parliament are unwarranted. He emphasized that the agreement is among the best for the country, particularly following the Cabinet’s approval of …

  Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region have taken to the streets to voice their grievances concerning poor road conditions, underdevelopment, and what they perceive as ineffective governance. The protest, known as ‘Sekondi-Takoradi Deserves Better,’ was organized by the Concerned Youth of Sekondi-Takoradi and aimed to draw attention to …

Gibson Dokyi Ampaw (born 25 September 1929, date of death unknown) was a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He was a minister of state in the second republic. Early life and education Ampaw was born on 26 September 1929 at Kukurantumi, East Akim District in the Eastern Region. He had his secondary education at Abuakwa State College, Kibi. He …

Emmanuel Owuraku Amofah(born 8 February 1956; sometimes written as Amofa) is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer from Kibi who served as a member of the Parliament of Ghana for Abuakwa Central constituency from 1992 to 1996. He is a former deputy communication minister and deputy tourism minister. In 1992, he …

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in the potential of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Programme’s second phase to make the nation self-sufficient in food production and supply. He emphasized that the success of the program relies on necessary investments and assured that the government will provide …

Lieutenant General Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa (24 April 1936 – 26 June 1979) was a Ghanaian soldier, farmer, traditional ruler and politician. He was the head of state of Ghana and leader of the military government in 1969 and then chairman of the Presidential Commission between 1969 and 1970. He continued as a farmer and political activist. He was elected a …

Lieutenant General Frederick William “Fred” Kwasi Akuffo (21 March 1937 – 26 June 1979) was a Ghanaian soldier and politician. He was Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces from 1976 to 1978, and chairman of the ruling Supreme Military Council in Ghana from 1978 to 1979. He became leader of the government in a palace coup against …