Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu, along with four other Members of Parliament, has proposed a bill to repeal the 10% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings. In a letter to Parliament’s Clerk dated November 7, the MPs emphasized the need to reduce the economic burden on Ghanaians, especially amid current …
Read More »Alban Bagbin: “Ghanaians Are Now Spectators, Not Citizens”
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has voiced serious concerns over the rising apathy among Ghanaians regarding their civic responsibilities, suggesting that many citizens have become “spectators” rather than active participants in Ghana’s democracy. Bagbin’s remarks come amid heated political debates, particularly surrounding recent tensions between the judiciary and executive …
Read More »Speaker Adjourns Parliament Indefinitely Again
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin adjourned the House indefinitely once more, citing the absence of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers. This follows the NPP’s request for a recall after an indefinite adjournment on October 22, 2024, aimed at resuming government business and overcoming opposition …
Read More »Dr. Bawumia to Launch Ghana’s First National Credit Score System
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, will introduce Ghana’s first national credit score system today, November 7, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enable Ghanaians to purchase goods on credit and make payments in installments, expanding financial accessibility across the country. During a recent visit to Yeji …
Read More »NDC MPs Occupy Majority Side in Parliament as NPP Members Delay Arrival
As Parliament resumed its session on Thursday morning at the Accra International Conference Centre, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) arrived early and took seats on the majority side, a space typically reserved for the party with the larger caucus. By 8:30 a.m., no New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Unveils Statue of Himself at Effia-Nkwanta Hospital
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled a statue of himself at the entrance of Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi during a one-day “thank you” tour of the Western Region. Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah explained that the statue was dedicated to honor the president’s efforts in the …
Read More »NDC Urges Ghanaians to “Bring Back Mahama” Just like how U.S.A Brought Donald Trump Back
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is urging Ghanaians to vote former President John Mahama back into office, drawing a parallel between the U.S. election results and Ghana’s upcoming December polls. The call comes after the U.S. election saw Donald Trump re-elected, with the NDC suggesting that Ghana, like the …
Read More »U.S. Defends Visa Ban for Individuals Undermining Ghana’s Democracy
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has explained the recent U.S. visa restrictions aimed at individuals who disrupt democratic processes in Ghana. This policy was introduced in anticipation of Ghana’s December 7 elections and is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to deter anti-democratic activities globally. …
Read More »Police Investigate Nima Commander Over Alleged Political Endorsement
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into ASP Asong Ayrakwa, the Nima District Police Commander, following allegations that he endorsed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at a gathering in the Ayawaso East constituency. A viral video reportedly shows ASP Ayrakwa chanting, “We will win,” a phrase …
Read More »Donald Trump Wins 2024 Presidential Election
Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 US presidential race, securing 277 electoral votes over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who received 224 electoral votes. Trump garnered 51% of the popular vote (71.1 million votes) against Harris’s 47.5% (66.2 million votes), with minor party candidates like Jill Stein, …
Read More »