Ghana Politics

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed the government’s claims of abolishing the betting tax and VAT on motor insurance, arguing that these taxes were never implemented in the first place. Speaking to the media after the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Karaga MP and former Finance …

The 2025 budget statement presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has sparked mixed reactions in Parliament, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin describing it as an “Azaa” (deceptive) budget. According to Afenyo-Markin, the government failed to include its much-discussed 24-hour economy policy in the budget, leaving many, especially the …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has projected that Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 4.4% by the end of 2025. Speaking during the 2025 budget presentation in Parliament, Dr. Forson further revealed that the non-oil GDP is anticipated to expand at an even higher rate of 5.3%, …

The government has unveiled major budgetary allocations aimed at addressing key national challenges and fostering economic growth in 2025. Presenting the budget statement in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson detailed the financial commitments across various sectors, emphasizing their expected impact on national development. “Mr. Speaker, we are setting …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a GH¢100 million allocation for the monthly allowances of all Assembly Members across the country. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Dr. Forson emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting local governance through this initiative. He also disclosed …

The government has announced plans to abolish several taxes in the 2025 budget to ease the financial burden on households and businesses. During his budget presentation in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined key tax cuts aimed at boosting disposable incomes and promoting business growth. Dr. Forson announced …

President John Dramani Mahama has engaged in bilateral discussions with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, concerning the country’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). As part of his ‘Good Neighbourliness Tour,’ Mahama acknowledged the grievances of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea regarding their strained relationship …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency has suspended 34 members for alleged misconduct during the 2024 general elections. The suspended individuals, including polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, and constituency executives, were accused of supporting the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate instead of the NPP’s candidate. …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has disclosed that one of the containers used to transport the nine buses procured by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for Division One League clubs contained over 30 mattresses, bringing the total expenditure for that container to GHC 356,380.33. It remains unclear whether the mattresses …

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has called on the government to prioritize funding for the Free Senior High School (SHS) program in the upcoming 2025 budget. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP stressed the importance of sustaining and increasing investment …