Ghana Politics

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu has reintroduced the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill to Parliament, seeking to criminalize witchcraft accusations and safeguard vulnerable elderly women. The bill, initially passed in July 2023, was not signed into law by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who cited constitutional concerns. …

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations has announced a special Independence Day data bundle offer that will provide Ghanaians with 6GB of data for only GHC10. This initiative, launched in collaboration with telecommunications companies, aims to make internet access more affordable for citizens and support the government’s vision …

The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has announced its intention to petition the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, following alleged derogatory remarks made by Tamale Central MP, Hon. Murtala Mohammed, about the late Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah. The council expressed displeasure over claims that Hon. Mohammed described Dr. JB Danquah as …

President John Dramani Mahama has made a heartfelt appeal to residents of Bawku and surrounding areas to prioritize peace and rebuild friendships to bring an end to the prolonged conflict in the region. His call for calm comes in the wake of escalating violence that has claimed approximately 56 lives …

The death toll from the tragic explosion at Odumase, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has risen to three. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, initially claimed one life, but two additional victims have since succumbed to their injuries. The explosion, which originated …

Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, has unveiled the Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme, a transformative initiative aimed at providing financial support to brilliant but needy students in his constituency. The scheme, valued at GHC 1.3 million, has awarded scholarships to 302 tertiary students in its first …

Ghana is marking its 68th Independence Day today under the theme “Reflect, Review, Reset,” emphasizing the need to assess the nation’s progress, evaluate its current state, and strategize for a prosperous future. Unlike previous years, the celebrations are being held on a more modest scale due to economic constraints. The …

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has dismissed a motion filed by the Minority caucus seeking an investigation into the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024. The motion, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, along with Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah and Old Tafo MP …

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu spent the night with hundreds of people displaced by recent tidal waves in the Ketu South Constituency. The minister’s action aimed to gain firsthand insight into the hardships faced by the affected communities, including Amutinu, Agavedzi, Salakope, and surrounding areas. The devastating tidal waves, …

52 students from Ghana’s 16 regions have been recognized for their academic excellence in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at the 32nd President’s Independence Day Awards Ceremony. The ceremony, held on March 5, 2025, honored: 32 students from public junior high schools 16 students from private institutions 4 …