Ghana Politics

Maradona Adjei Yeboah, widely known as Guru in the Ghanaian music industry, has been disqualified from running in the 2024 University of Ghana Students’ Representative Council (UGSRC) elections. The UGSRC Vetting Committee announced the decision on August 11, 2024, following a thorough vetting process. Guru, who had teamed up with …

  The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has disclosed that nearly 90,000 individuals applied to join Ghana’s security services, following the closure of recruitment portals on August 13, 2024. The recruitment drive, which was announced on August 7, 2024, by the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, and Ghana Immigration …

Most Reverend Matthew Gyamfi, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, has called on politicians to be mindful of their public statements as the 2024 national elections approach. In an interview with Oyerepa TV on August 14, 2024, Rev. Gyamfi addressed recent comments by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed concerns over former President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to cover academic user facility fees for all level 100 students if he is elected into power. UTAG suggests that, instead of directly paying the fees, the funds should be allocated to universities …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish an annual national day of prayer and thanksgiving in Ghana. This initiative aims to unite all religious communities in the country to express gratitude and seek divine guidance. Speaking during an engagement with religious leaders in Ho, Volta Region, Mahama …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will provide the provisional voter register for the upcoming December 7 general elections to political parties on Friday, August 16. This decision comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) called for the immediate release of the provisional register. Dr. Omane Boamah, the …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has confirmed an agreement to release 262 acres of the Achimota Forest to its original owners, the Owoo family. This follows a previous decision to return 362 acres, which was later reduced to address environmental concerns. The controversy began when …

Ghana’s consumer inflation has continued its downward trend, reaching 20.9% year-on-year in July 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive month of decline, with a 2.1 percentage point drop from June’s 23.0%. The decrease signals a gradual easing of the economic pressures that were prevalent throughout 2023. In July, food inflation …

The National Council of Private Teachers has issued a threat to boycott the 2024 general elections if the government does not address the pressing issues within the educational sector. The Council, representing private school teachers, has raised concerns over several challenges, including the high taxes imposed on private schools and …

John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed his commitment to abolish taxes on betting and gaming wins if he wins the 2024 elections. Speaking at a campaign event at Bukom Arena in Accra, Mahama highlighted the importance of betting for many young people who rely …