Ghana Politics

President John Dramani Mahama has painted a bleak picture of Ghana’s economy, revealing that the country is struggling under massive debt. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term on February 27, 2025, he described the nation as “broken on many fronts” due to financial …

President John Dramani Mahama has painted a bleak picture of Ghana’s current state, declaring that the nation is in crisis. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address in his second term on Thursday, February 27, Mahama was candid about the severity of the country’s economic struggles and the hardships …

President John Mahama has announced plans to integrate short military training into the National Service Scheme (NSS) to enhance discipline and physical fitness among the youth. Delivering the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, Mahama emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening the legal framework governing national …

A study conducted by the Department of History and Political Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has revealed that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s selection as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia negatively impacted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections. According …

The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has clarified that the absence of Minority members does not prevent the Committee from approving Deputy Ministerial nominees vetted on Wednesday, February 26. His remarks come after the Minority staged a walkout during the vetting session, protesting what they described as the …

President John Dramani Mahama will deliver the much-anticipated State of the Nation Address today, Thursday, February 27, before Parliament. The address is expected to outline his administration’s key policies, economic plans, and governance priorities, focusing on critical issues such as economic stability, job creation, infrastructure development, and national unity. Stakeholders, …

The Deputy Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, marked the conclusion of his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, with a symbolic gesture—presenting traditional smocks to each committee member. After addressing questions about his vision and plans for the ministry, the Tamale Central MP expressed …

The Supreme Court has dismissed a review application challenging its earlier judgment on the constitutionality of Parliament’s passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The decision came after the applicant, Richard Dela Sky, withdrew his application through his lawyer, Paa Kwasi …

The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has released Kwaku Ohene Djan, the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), after days in detention over his alleged role in the ongoing NSA financial scandal. Mr. Djan was detained as part of an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and misconduct …

The Majority in Parliament has rejected demands to summon the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, over the recent closure of seven radio stations. The affected stations were taken off air for operating without valid frequency authorizations, in line with Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications …