Ghana Politics

In a move set to revolutionize Ghana’s transport sector, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the launch of the innovative “Tap and Go” digital payment system in Accra. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the way Ghanaians pay for transport fares, drawing parallels to the popular Oyster Card used …

After deliberation with its media partners, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has decided to revoke the media blackout imposed on Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Member of Parliament for Awutu-Senya East and Minister of Fisheries and Aqua Culture Development. The decision, announced on Friday, February 16, 2024, comes after Ms. Koomson …

The Minority in Parliament has emphasized that all ministers reassigned by President Akufo-Addo must undergo vetting and approval by the Appointment Committee of Parliament. According to the opposition lawmaker, the reassignments of five ministers of state to the office of the president should not be considered official until they have …

In a move to promote Ghanaian culture and prevent the extinction of local languages, Parliament has announced plans to allow the use of local languages on the floor of the House. According to Order 63 of the new Standing Orders, Members of Parliament (MPs) will be permitted to use any …

In his new role as Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has outlined his key priorities, aligning with the objectives set by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Nkrumah intends to prioritize rural housing, drainage systems, and the Saglemi project, as announced in a significant ministerial reshuffle. President Akufo-Addo’s …

A Chief State Attorney at the Office of the Attorney-General, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, has been disbarred from practicing law in Ghana by the General Legal Council (GLC). This action comes as a result of his acceptance of GH¢400,000 from businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome in 2011. The Disciplinary Committee of the GLC …

  In his inaugural statements as Ghana’s Finance Minister following a recent ministerial reshuffle, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has affirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Assuring continuity, Dr. Amin Adam pledged to adhere to the collaborative framework established with the IMF, emphasizing the …

Nigeria has requested Interpol’s assistance in apprehending three individuals accused of stealing $6.2 million from the country’s central bank by using a forged signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The suspects are believed to have colluded with former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele, who is already facing trial on multiple …

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has departed the country to attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany, followed by the 37th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.0⁰ The Munich Security Conference serves as a key platform for global discussions on security policy, with the 2024 edition on …

The Ministry of Works and Housing, in collaboration with the State Housing Corporation (SHC), has constructed a 16-unit detached and semi-detached housing bungalow for senior public officials, including court justices, ministers of State, and chief directors. Situated on an acre and a half of land in Ridge, Accra, the development …