Ghana Politics

A pregnant woman named Vera was among 39 individuals remanded for two weeks following the Democracy Hub protest in Accra. Vera, four months pregnant, claims she was mistakenly arrested alongside her husband while returning from church on Sunday. She expressed her frustration outside the Accra court, stating, “Me and my …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for significant reforms within the United Nations Security Council, highlighting the need for a fairer global governance structure. Speaking at the UN Summit on the Future of the World on Tuesday night, he emphasized the outdated nature of the current Security Council. “In …

The Paramount Chief of the Atti-Morkwa Traditional Area, Oseadeeyo Kwesi Kennin IV, has been taken to court by Kadesh Mining Enterprise, accused of engaging in illegal mining activities, also known as galamsey, on the company’s concession. A High Court in Kumasi has issued an order for the Chief to halt …

Thirty-nine participants of the Democracy Hub protests have been remanded into custody following court proceedings, with a bench warrant issued for one additional protester who failed to appear in court despite being released on police inquiry bail and being aware of the ongoing proceedings. Out of the 40 individuals brought …

Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has addressed claims labeling him as “the worst Sports Minister” in the country’s history. During a session with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Culture, and Tourism, chaired by Kwabena Mensah Woyome, Ussif firmly rejected the criticism, asking for clarification on what …

  Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has filed a lawsuit against the Electoral Commission (EC) following his disqualification from the upcoming December 2024 presidential election. Mornah was one of 11 presidential aspirants disqualified by the EC. The EC, led by Chairperson Jean Mensa, cited …

The Ghana Police Service has reopened major roads in Accra following a three-day closure due to a standoff with protesters from the Democracy Hub. The roads, blocked since September 21, 2024, were reopened on the evening of September 23 after failed negotiations over the protest route led to disruptions in …

With the December 2024 general elections approaching, Ghana is experiencing increased labor unrest as key unions continue to strike. Among them, the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities, the Ghana Association of University Administrators, and the Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) have already halted work over unresolved allowance disputes. Joining …

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the Democracy Hub protests, on Monday, September 23, 2024. His arrest follows allegations of involvement in “unlawful acts” during the group’s demonstrations held on September 21-22. Earlier, the police had declared Barker-Vormawor wanted, but he refuted …

Two protesters from the Democracy Hub were arrested on the third day of ongoing protests in Accra on Monday, September 23, 2024. The men, who had been standing near the 37 Lorry Station for over an hour, boldly stepped in front of the police while holding placards condemning illegal mining, …