Ghana Politics

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, one of the flagbearer hopefuls of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has withdrawn from the race. In a statement released on Tuesday, 5th September, he stated that he has withdrawn from the presidential race. According to him, his decision to withdraw came after the NPP special …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has followed the Accra High Court’s ruling to return Cecilia Dapaah’s money within seven days. They did so with her consent and the presence of her legal representatives. However, the funds were subsequently frozen again due to new evidence uncovered during the ongoing investigation. …

Alan Kyerematen, a prominent figure in the NPP presidential race, has had to delay his planned media engagement due to unexpected circumstances. This event was anticipated to play a pivotal role in determining the future of his political journey and whether he would still compete in the party’s presidential primaries. …

Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s Vice President, recently paid a visit to the Ashanti region, where he sought blessings from Osei Tutu II, the King of the Ashanti Kingdom. This visit came in anticipation of the upcoming NPP presidential primaries, an important event in Ghana’s political landscape. During this significant …

General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was sworn in as the interim head of state of Gabon on Monday, less than a week after the ousting of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The oath-taking ceremony took place in the presidential palace in the capital city, Libreville, with a crowded audience of government …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Ministers of Lands and Natural Resources and Food and Agriculture, are expected to participate in the Africa Climate Summit 2023, which is being held in Nairobi, Kenya this week.   The summit, which will take place from September 4 to 6, 2023, is expected …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has asserted that the December 2024 election would be the most crucial election since 1992. He believes it represents a significant opportunity to test the strength of Ghana’s constitution. Mahama expressed concerns about the the possibility that Ghana is not immune from recent power takeovers …

The founder and leader of the Hopepress Chapel International, Prophet George Clottey, has caused a stir online after political statements he made during his highly patronized prayer program dubbed, BREAK THE LUNCH which he hosts live on Facebook and YouTube every day of the week between 1pm and 2pm. According …

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that commercial taxi drivers will be migrated to a ride-hailing app as part of efforts to digitalize commercial drivers’ operations. According to him, the initiative was inspired by taxi drivers’ complaints that their businesses were on the verge …

According to a May 3 correspondence to Accra-based TV3, the international media network, Al Jazeera, has responded to a letter from the Jubilee House demanding an apology for its recent investigative documentary, Gold Mafia. Portions of the letter explained, “we have responded to the letter of the President to the …