Ghana Politics

Tensions erupted in Kasoa Kumbe, a suburb of Opeikuma in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, as over 150 residents clashed with police officers and suspected landguards over a forced eviction. The Central East Regional Police Command reportedly carried out the eviction based on a court ruling in favor of Kwame …

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has stirred controversy with his latest remarks on DNA testing. In an Instagram post on February 21, 2025, Edochie stated that any woman who refuses to take a DNA test for her child upon request is hiding something. His post read: “Any woman who refuses to …

Amos Rutherford Azinu, President of the National Seed Trade Association, has urged the government to take firm action against influential groups involved in large-scale rice imports, arguing that their dominance is hindering the growth of Ghana’s local rice industry. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, February 21, Azinu …

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Nhyiaeso MP, Stephen Amoah, has cautioned against making early assessments of President Mahama’s performance. Amid widespread political discussions about the new administration, Amoah stressed the need for patience, arguing that the president should be given enough time to roll out his policies and demonstrate their …

The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has announced a 10% increase in Ghana’s National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) for 2025, raising the rate to GH₵19.97. The decision was reached during a meeting held in Accra on Thursday, February 20, 2025. According to a communique issued by the NTC, the Base Pay …

Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed that he got married at the young age of 23, with his wife being just 22 at the time. Speaking in an interview on Joy News on February 19, 2025, the Effutu MP shared insights into his early marriage journey, describing it …

The Accra High Court has directed the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to pay GH₵960,000 in compensation for unlawfully detaining a Ghanaian traveller, Kwabena Baffour Asare, and preventing him from returning to Germany for work after attending his mother’s funeral in Ghana in 2022. GIS officers mistakenly held Mr. Baffour Asare, …

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to honor his pledge of being a leader for all Ghanaians by reversing the mass dismissals of public sector employees. The new administration, through a directive from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, has ordered the immediate revocation …

Asante Kotoko returned to training on February 19 at Adako Jachie, marking their first session since the Ghana Premier League (GPL) was suspended following the tragic passing of a devoted fan, Francis Frimpong, known as Nana Pooley. Head coach Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum led the session, focusing on maintaining the …

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced plans for the Passport Office to extend its working hours, introducing day, night, and dawn shifts as part of the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. Speaking at the Passport Headquarters in Accra, he stressed that the reforms aim to ensure that applicants receive …