Ghana Politics

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified former President John Dramani Mahama as Government Official 1 (GO1) in the Airbus Scandal but cleared him of any wrongdoing. Below is the report by the OSP on the scandal Report of Investigation into Alleged Bribery of Ghanaian Officials by Airbus …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed that former President John Dramani Mahama is the individual referred to as ‘Government Official 1’ in the Airbus Scandal. This identification was made during a press conference held by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng in Accra on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Additionally, …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced its plans to organize presidential and vice-presidential debates in October and November 2024, ahead of Ghana’s upcoming general elections. Despite initial criticisms from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding a lack of engagement, the IEA has initiated discussions with political parties to …

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has generously donated $10,000 to Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies. This contribution aims to support the team as they prepare for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast. Hasaacas Ladies earned the right to represent Ghana in the tournament …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called for a special parliamentary session to be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. This decision comes after the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, submitted a petition requesting an urgent recall of Parliament to address pressing government business. In his response on August 7, Speaker …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed the widely circulated claims that guinea fowls reared under the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) flew to Burkina Faso during his presidency in 2014. The infamous incident, often referred to as the “akonfem” saga, gained …

Pastor Mensa Otabil, General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), has urged young people not to let politicians exploit them as foot soldiers for trivial rewards. Speaking on the final day of the Greater Works Conference on August 2, 2024, he referenced Isaiah 42:10 to remind the youth …

As Ghana prepares for the December 7, 2024, elections, it is projected that voters will collectively spend about one billion Ghana cedis throughout the election cycle. This estimation comes from a poll conducted by Data Insight Group of JOB Group Limited and Chartered Media Consult. The poll highlights that the …

Former President and Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Dramani Mahama, has announced that his Running Mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, will serve as a co-driver in his government. Speaking at a rally in Sandema, Builsa North Constituency, Mahama emphasized that Professor Opoku Agyemang will not …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emphasized that Ghana requires experienced leadership to address its economic challenges. Speaking in Sandema during his Upper East region campaign tour, Mahama argued that the country cannot afford experimental leadership at this critical time. “This is the time when …