Ghana Politics

Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister-Designate for Education, has assured Ghanaians that President John Dramani Mahama has no intention of canceling the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. During his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 20, 2025, Haruna Iddrisu emphasized the government’s commitment to refining and improving …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tatale-Sanguli Constituency has taken decisive action against 56 members accused of working against the party’s interests during the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. This decision, announced in a letter dated January 15, 2025, signed by the Constituency Chairman, Mr. Kpachin Nambu, was addressed …

Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, has expressed concern over the state of Ghana’s financial commitments, particularly in the road sector. Speaking during his vetting on Monday, January 20, Agbodza disclosed that the current government is leaving behind a minimum debt obligation of GH¢113 billion, with GH¢20 …

Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, has denounced the previous government’s decision to abolish road tolls, describing it as an “illegal act.” Speaking during his vetting in Parliament on Monday, January 20, Agbodza elaborated on the decision’s adverse effects and revealed plans to restore the tolls as …

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, voiced his dissatisfaction with the actions of Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, during a tense vetting session for ministerial nominees. The disagreement centered around Afenyo-Markin’s concerns about discussing the appointments of Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors. The Majority argued that such matters …

Schools in Obuasi and Obuasi East municipalities in the Ashanti Region have been temporarily closed for two days following heightened tensions in the gold mining town. The unrest was sparked by a violent confrontation on Saturday, January 18, 2025, between illegal miners and military personnel at AngloGold Ashanti’s mining concession. …

Ernestina Naadu Mills, the widow of the late former President Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, paid a courtesy visit to President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The visit, which took place at the residence of the first family, was to congratulate President Mahama on his recent election …

President John Dramani Mahama has established a Constitutional Review Committee as part of efforts to advance the review and amendment of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The announcement was made on January 19, 2025, fulfilling a key promise of his administration to strengthen democratic governance and address gaps in the country’s constitutional …

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will continue the vetting of ministerial nominees today, Monday, January 20, 2025. Among those scheduled to appear before the Committee are: Kwame Governs Agbodza – Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways Haruna Iddrisu – Minister-Designate for Education Eric Opoku – Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture The …

President John Dramani Mahama has called for an immediate investigation into the deadly confrontation between illegal miners and military personnel at the AngloGold Ashanti Mines in Obuasi. The clash, which occurred late on Saturday, January 18, 2025, resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, reportedly illegal miners, and left one …