Ghana Politics

According to a statement from the Ministry of Information, the government is proactively engaging with traditional leaders throughout the country to enhance the scope and influence of the Planting for Food and Jobs program. In the wake of the launch of Phase II of the Planting for Food and Jobs …

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader of Parliament, has denied any involvement in an alleged plot to impose Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on the New Patriotic Party (NPP). These denials come in response to an audio clip that aired on September 8, 2023, at Sompa FM, Suame-Kumasi, making allegations against …

The Ghanaian government, in partnership with the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA), is preparing to launch a significant demolition operation aimed at removing dilapidated toll booths along the Accra-Tema motorway. This operation, with an estimated price tag of GH¢1 million, will focus on dismantling the primary toll booths. The decision to …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Hopeful of the NPP, is gearing up for the second phase of his campaign in the Oti Region. His itinerary includes visits to Traditional Leaders, the Clergy, Imams, and other key stakeholders to seek their blessings for the upcoming special election on November 4. According …

Some residents of Prestea-Himan in the Western Region took to the streets on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in protest of the poor road conditions in their area. They are demanding urgent repairs to the 19-kilometer road connecting their town to the municipal capital in Bogoso. They claim that the deteriorating …

Ghanaian media personality Afia Pokua, known as Vim Lady, has speculated about the possibility of Mr. Alan Kyerematen partnering with John Dramani Mahama in the upcoming elections. Vim Lady suggests that Alan’s recent statement, expressing frustration and a desire for revenge, indicates that he may consider retiring from politics and …

Following a six-hour deliberation, Peter Obi’s Labour Party’s appeal was declared meritless, with all his arguments, including fraud allegations, being dismissed. The decision on Atiku Abubakar’s challenge from the Peoples Democratic Party is expected soon.   Despite the election dispute, Mr. Tinubu assumed office on May 29th. This election marked …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has postponed its scheduled flagbearer aspirant balloting for today, September 6, 2023. The reasons behind this delay are unclear, but the elections committee met with the aspirants and disclosed that they have concerns to address. The committee, along with the aspirants and the Electoral Commission, …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed Alan Kyerematen’s claims regarding his withdrawal from the flagbearership race. Kyerematen, who came in third at the Special Delegates’ Conference, was set to be one of the five candidates in the November 4 presidential primaries but withdrew, alleging intimidation of his supporters and …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, also the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to decentralize the limited voter registration exercise, ensuring it’s accessible to more eligible Ghanaians. Mahama emphasized the importance of conducting this exercise without bias to ensure free and fair elections, …