Ghana Politics

The Ghana cedi has reached a new milestone, hitting GH¢16 to a dollar on the retail market after a period of relative stability. This rate is now the average selling price at most forex bureaus, indicating that depreciation pressures on the cedi are still present. Financial Analyst Professor Williams Peprah, …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially requested an emergency meeting with the Electoral Commission (EC) to address significant discrepancies identified during the ongoing 2024 voter exhibition exercise. The letter, signed by NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey, highlights concerns over inconsistencies found in the provisional voter register provided by the …

Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of  Ghana’s Parliament, on Monday, August 26th, 2024 officially commissioned the state-of-the-art Macoy Sports Stadium in Nadowli. This impressive facility, realized through Speaker Bagbin’s personal initiative and the support of Ghana Gas and Wembley Sports Construction, underscores his dedication to community development and the …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has issued a strong warning to Ghanaians, urging them to avoid voting for John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming December 7 elections. According to Akufo-Addo, electing Mahama would result in a return to underdevelopment and hardship for the country. …

The Minister of Works and Housing has called for more funds to support the first phase of the resettlement program following the Akosombo Dam spillage. Initially, the government allocated GH¢200 million to the Ministry to aid those affected by the spillage. However, during a stakeholder meeting, the Ministry’s Chief Director, …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly defended his focus on digitalization, addressing claims that he has neglected economic matters. During a media engagement at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra, Dr. Bawumia argued that digitalization is integral to transforming the Ghanaian economy, asserting …

Renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has issued a public retraction and apology to businessman Ibrahim Mahama, CEO of Engineers and Planners Company Limited, over claims made in his latest book, “The President Ghana Never Got.” In the book, Awuni discussed the banking crisis under the Akufo-Addo administration, specifically mentioning …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has asserted that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration has fulfilled 80% of the promises made in their 2020 manifesto. In a media engagement on August 25, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the government’s success in meeting its commitments despite various challenges. He contrasted this with …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has offered an explanation for his inability to fulfill certain promises while serving as Vice President. His remarks come in response to criticism from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has vowed to sign the anti-LGBTQ bill into law if the Supreme Court declares it constitutional. The bill, which has faced delays, is currently awaiting a ruling from the Court. The Supreme Court has chosen to issue its …