Ghana Politics

Outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will deliver his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, January 3, 2025. The address will take place at Parliament House ahead of the dissolution of the 8th Parliament. In his final address, President Akufo-Addo is expected to provide a comprehensive update on …

The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Tuesday, January 7, 2025, will be observed as a statutory public holiday in Ghana to celebrate Constitution Day. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, on January 2, 2025. Constitution Day marks the …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has constituted an 11-member committee to investigate the reasons behind the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections. The committee, chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, was announced during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Accra today. The committee …

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leveraged his popularity to gain votes during the 2024 general elections. Gyan, who had been appointed to chair the “Youth and Sports” sub-committee for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential campaign, resigned from the role just weeks before …

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has presented a GH¢68.1 billion Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation to Parliament, aimed at covering the government’s essential expenditures for the first quarter of 2025. This mini-budget is a transitional measure to ensure the smooth functioning of government operations while awaiting the …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed Alexander Afenyo-Markin as its Minority Leader in the 9th Parliament. This decision, endorsed by the party’s National Council, solidifies the leadership team that will steer the party’s parliamentary agenda. Afenyo-Markin, who has served as the Member of Parliament for Effutu since 2013, previously …

The Ministry of National Security has issued a directive prohibiting the operation of drones at the Black Star Square and its surrounding areas during the presidential inauguration ceremony scheduled for January 7, 2025. In a press release signed by Lily Fati Soale, the Acting Chief Director, the Ministry emphasized that …

Faustina Akurugu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Shia woman to win a parliamentary seat in Ghana. She secured a decisive victory in the Dome Kwabenya constituency during the 2024 general elections, marking a significant triumph for the opposition party. The …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has announced an indefinite strike starting Thursday, January 2, 2025, following an Emergency National Council meeting held on December 30, 2024. In a statement issued on December 31, CETAG expressed frustration over the government’s failure to address long-standing grievances, despite prior …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will present his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, as his term draws to a close. This address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as the President’s comprehensive report on the state of the nation …