Ghana Politics

The collation process for the Ablekuma North constituency has been suspended following an alleged vandalism incident linked to supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The disruption occurred at the Greater Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission (EC), where the results for the parliamentary election were to be finalized. …

Political Science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr. Jonathan Asante, has attributed 60 percent of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election to the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The lecturer’s remarks come in the wake of comments made by the …

Richard Ahiagbah, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged President John Dramani Mahama to honor his campaign promise by signing the controversial Anti-Gay Bill into law. Ahiagbah’s remarks come in response to President Mahama’s recent proposal that a government-sponsored bill could better address the issue than …

The collation centre at the Greater Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission (EC) was vandalized on Friday, January 17, 2025, by suspected individuals allegedly linked to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Eyewitnesses reported that over 40 individuals stormed the venue as officials and media personnel prepared for the collation …

The appointment of Mohammed Abdul-Salam as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has ignited lively discussions on social media, with opinions ranging from praise to skepticism about the decision. Abdul-Salam, a devout Sunni Muslim, previously served as the Northern Regional Secretary of the National …

Three individuals are reported dead, with several others injured, following renewed violent clashes in Nkwanta, Oti Region. The conflict, which began on Wednesday, January 16, and continued into Thursday night, has left residents living in fear. Sporadic gunfire by unidentified individuals has further heightened tensions in the area. According to …

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended his support to traders affected by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market by donating 250 packets of roofing sheets, totaling 5,000 pieces, along with ridge caps. The donation aims to assist in rebuilding the traders’ businesses. The items were presented on Dr. …

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). As part of his new role, Mr. Gyamfi has been assigned the critical task of establishing the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), …

Haruna Iddrisu, born on September 8, 1970, in Tamale, Ghana, has risen through the ranks of Ghanaian politics to become one of the nation’s most respected leaders. A lawyer, politician, and football enthusiast, he has dedicated his life to public service, championing social equity, economic reform, and national development. His …

President John Mahama has expanded his government with nine ministerial appointments and three regional ministerial designations, according to a press release dated January 16, 2025. The appointments include key positions aimed at driving national development across various sectors: Ministry of Roads and Highways – Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP Ministry of …