Ghana Politics

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to construct 1,000 housing units to provide relief for those affected by the 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage. Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, made the announcement during a press conference on September 30, 2024, reaffirming the government’s commitment to easing the hardships …

The Bui Power Authority is ramping up efforts to harness Ghana’s renewable energy potential by expanding its solar power capacity and exploring wind energy. This was reaffirmed by CEO Ing. Samuel Kofi Dzamesi during a visit to the 50MW solar power plant currently under construction in Yendi. The $59 million …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced plans to broadcast the upcoming Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting live on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This historic move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the Commission’s engagements with political parties as the nation prepares for the December general elections. According …

The government has announced a significant increase in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance for pre-tertiary teachers, doubling the amount from GHC1,200 to GHC2,400 annually for professional teachers. Non-professional teachers will also see an increase, with their allowance rising from GHC800 to GHC1,200. This announcement was made by the Ministry …

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, has pledged that the NDC will teach illegal miners, known locally as “galamseyers,” how to engage in mining without harming water bodies and the environment. Speaking to constituents in Amenfi Central, Western Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang …

Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, has reiterated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s unwavering commitment to supporting legal small-scale mining activities in Ghana. Speaking at a campaign event on Friday, September 27, he emphasized the difference between regulated, responsible mining and illegal activities that cause …

Organised Labour is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to finalize its planned nationwide protest against the government’s lack of action on illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The protest is aimed at pressuring the government to address the ongoing environmental destruction caused by illegal …

Independent presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen has voiced his support for the over 40 Democracy Hub protestors who were arrested on October 22, 2024, during a demonstration. The protest, originally dubbed #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse, shifted focus to an anti-galamsey (illegal mining) demonstration before protestors were detained for alleged inappropriate behavior. In a statement …

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has vehemently denied allegations that he supports illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. These claims arose following his speech at the inauguration of the Minerals Commission’s district office in Bibiani. A statement issued by Nana Bonya III, Atipimhene of …

Gideon Boako, spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has claimed that the recent Democracy Hub demonstration is part of a covert strategy by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to incite public discontent against the government. According to Boako, the protest, which was presented as a campaign against illegal mining …