Ghana Politics

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, to its National Disciplinary Committee following her recent media remarks regarding the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections. This decision comes after the party had earlier warned members against making public statements that could create divisions …

Ghana has been ranked 125th out of 147 countries in the 2025 World Happiness Report, reflecting a decline in overall happiness based on various indicators. In the previous 2024 ranking, Ghana placed 120th out of 143 countries, meaning the country has dropped five places in the global happiness index. Meanwhile, …

The Minority in Parliament has accused operatives of the National Security Secretariat of engaging in theft during their controversial raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, March 20, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin condemned the raid, describing it …

President John Dramani Mahama has reassured the Black Stars of his unwavering support as they prepare for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Visiting the team’s training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Mahama urged the players to give their …

Media personality and outspoken journalist Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah has been released after his arrest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, ignited strong backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and press freedom advocates. Afrifa Mensah, host of the widely followed social media show FOR THE RECORDS, was reportedly picked up …

Renowned broadcaster and social commentator, Okatakyie Afrifra-Mensah, has reportedly been arrested by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB). Sources indicate that he was picked up at Mile 7, Achimota, on Wednesday evening under unclear circumstances. Afrifra-Mensah, known for his strong political opinions and criticism of the government, has been vocal on …

Former Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has raised concerns about the government’s plan to deploy water guards to illegal mining sites under the Blue Water Initiative, part of the broader Reset Ghana Agenda. The initiative aims to train and deploy 2,000 personnel nationwide to: Monitor river health Detect and report illegal …

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has visited Dr. Ernest Addison, the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, following a National Security raid on his residence. During his visit, Afenyo-Markin, who is also the Member of Parliament for Effutu, reportedly expressed outrage over the incident and assured Dr. Addison of …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revoked all small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, 2024, citing irregularities in the issuance process. Speaking at a joint press briefing on March 19, 2025, the Minister explained that the licenses were granted without following due process. This …