Ghana Politics

Five officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) have been interdicted following the reported theft of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, confirmed this development, stating that the suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigations. Dr. Quaicoe emphasized …

Ghanaian gospel musician Nicholas Omane Acheampong has cautioned citizens against supporting former President John Dramani Mahama in the upcoming election. Acheampong believes that Mahama, if elected, would lead the country to suffering as he has “nothing to lose.” In a viral video, Acheampong expressed his concerns, stating, “Mahama is coming …

Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has vehemently refuted claims of benefiting from a scholarship awarded by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The denial follows allegations linking her to a list of individuals who purportedly received scholarships from the government. In a statement posted …

Kwabena Boateng, the second Vice Chairman of the Ejisu Constituency, has clinched victory as the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Ejisu in the upcoming December elections. In the primary held on Saturday, Boateng secured 394 votes, surpassing his closest rival, Helena Mensah, who garnered 302 votes. Yaa Akyemaa Aboagye …

In order to strengthen international relations, the Embassy of Ukraine has been officially inaugurated in Accra, Ghana. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries and officials from both countries, highlights a renewed commitment to fostering cooperation and understanding between Ukraine and Ghana on the global stage. Against the backdrop of the newly …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has successfully received and cleared 14 out of 182 containers holding essential medicines at the Tema Port. These medicines, including antiretrovirals, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments, were donated by the Global Fund (GF). The essential medical commodities, crucial for the treatment of diseases like HIV, …

The government has acknowledged that 67 entries were mistakenly included on the list of projects featured on the performance tracker following its launch. In a tweet, the Ministry of Information expressed appreciation for the significant interest shown by citizens in the tracker. “Following the successful launch of the Performance Tracker, …

In a recent statement, Sheikh Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, emphasized the importance of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo signing the anti-gay bill into law. Sheikh Aremeyaw stated that Ghanaians are eagerly awaiting the president’s decision on this matter, as he is the only one with the authority …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated his strong opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, citing his Islamic faith and Ghanaian cultural values as reasons for his stance. Speaking at the Kumasi Central Mosque during Eidul-Fitr prayers, Dr. Bawumia made it clear that he neither supports nor condones LGBTQ practices, …

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been shaken by a tragic incident that claimed the lives of actor John Paul Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, and four crew members during the filming of “The Other Side of Life” at the River Niger Cable Point in Asaba. In response, the …