Ghana Politics

Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticized the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for breaking down in tears over the devastation caused by illegal mining (galamsey) in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. At a recent press briefing, the visibly emotional …

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced a $1 million revolving fund to support smallholder farmers across 12 districts in Ghana’s northern belt with affordable loans at single-digit interest rates. Unveiled on April 18 in Accra, the initiative is part of a broader $20 million grant secured from …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership will kick off a nationwide “Thank You Tour” on Wednesday, April 23, starting from the party’s headquarters in Accra. The tour, themed “In All Things, Give Thanks to God” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), is aimed at appreciating supporters following the party’s …

President John Dramani Mahama has launched the One Million Coders Programme, a nationwide digital initiative aimed at equipping one million Ghanaians with coding, data analytics, cybersecurity, and other digital skills over the next four years. Launched on April 16, 2025, the initiative forms a key part of the government’s Reset …

Former NPP running mate and ex-Manhyia South MP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo), has issued a harsh critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s first 100 days in office, accusing the government of backsliding on key national issues. Speaking at the NPP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on April 16, 2025, …

Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, is calling on the NDC administration to deliver on its campaign pledge to declare a state of emergency in areas ravaged by illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). Speaking on the issue, Jinapor reminded the public that while in opposition, the NDC supported …

Appiah-Kuhi Baidoo, a prominent figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and three-time parliamentary candidate for Sefwi Akontombra, has formally resigned from the party, citing years of unresolved complaints about maltreatment toward himself and his family. In a resignation letter addressed to the Constituency Chairman and copied to regional and …

The Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has donated GH¢200,000 to support traders affected by the devastating fire that swept through Kantamanto Market in Accra on January 2, 2025. During a visit to the market, Afenyo-Markin expressed heartfelt sympathy for the traders who lost goods and …

Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, has called on Ghanaians to remain calm regarding the disclosure of the Black Stars’ budget, assuring the public that the financial details will be shared at an appropriate time. Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV, the Minister discouraged confrontational approaches towards …

Former NPP Parliamentary candidate for Adentan, Akosua Manu, has called on President John Mahama to immediately dismiss the Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, following controversial remarks in which he allegedly threatened to physically assault traders operating along pavements. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Wednesday, …