Ghana Politics

Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has proposed the introduction of a simplified e-voting system to curb the persistent issue of rejected ballots in the country’s elections. Speaking at the Ninth Annual Continental Forum for Electoral Management Bodies in Accra on March 12, Jean Mensa explained that replacing …

Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has taken a swipe at former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, calling on him to apologize to Ghanaians for denying that his administration implemented the betting tax. The artist also released a new song titled “Betting Tax”, addressing the frustrations of many young people …

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against two police officers, accusing them of unlawfully searching his private residence in Labone, Accra. The lawsuit, filed at the High Court, names DSP Bismarck Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, also known as Sir Mensah, as defendants. Ofori-Atta contends that …

President John Dramani Mahama has launched an Anti-Flood Taskforce to tackle Ghana’s persistent flooding issues, particularly in the capital, Accra, and other flood-prone areas. The initiative comes as the country continues to grapple with severe floods that threaten lives, properties, and infrastructure. The newly formed task force is chaired by …

Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour, has officially stepped down as the Managing Director of Ghana Post after serving in the role for two years. His resignation, announced on March 12, 2025, marks the end of a tenure focused on modernization and operational efficiency at the state-owned postal service. …

Fix The Country activist Ralph St. Williams has reportedly been arrested following a confrontation with Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament, Hon. Stephen Amoah, during the reading of the 2025 budget statement in Parliament. According to reports and videos circulating, the activist approached the MP while he was making his way into …

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has told the Accra High Court that her stolen jewellery, valued at $95,000, was accumulated over 35 years. She was testifying in a high-profile case in which seven individuals, including her former househelps, are facing trial for allegedly stealing large …

A group of aggrieved National Democratic Congress (NDC) members in the Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency of the Upper West Region has accused Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of attempting to impose a District Chief Executive (DCE) nominee on the area. At a press conference on Monday in Nadowli, the NDC Constituency Organiser, …

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has testified for the first time in her ongoing criminal trial, revealing that her domestic workers allegedly stole large sums of money and valuables from her storage room. Speaking before the High Court in Accra, Dapaah stated that the accused individuals …

Samira Bawumia, Founder and Chair of the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC) and a global advocate for sustainable energy, will open the 2025 SEforALL Global Forum in Barbados. The forum aims to drive investments, policies, and partnerships toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)—universal access to affordable, reliable, and …