Ghana Politics

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that his administration has successfully constructed 12,830 kilometres of roads nationwide, claiming this as an unprecedented achievement in Ghana’s history. Speaking at the inauguration of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) at the Black Star Square in Accra on Wednesday, the President highlighted …

In a strategic move to enhance Ghana’s infrastructure, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today inaugurated the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and unveiled crucial earth-moving machinery at Black Star Square. The ceremony, focused on upgrading the nation’s road networks, represents a critical step in the government’s strategy to decentralize development …

The parliamentary vetting of two new Supreme Court nominees, originally set for July 30, 2024, has been postponed to August 13, 2024, following objections from the minority members of Ghana’s Appointments Committee. The nominees are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong. The minority members raised concerns …

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez recently revealed that she was seven months pregnant while participating in the Paris Olympics, where she secured a victory against a US opponent. The 26-year-old fencer was eliminated in the last 16 but took to Instagram to share an emotional message about her experience, expressing her …

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced a forthcoming limited recruitment of teachers for Senior High Schools. In a Facebook post dated July 30, Dr. Adutwum revealed that the recruitment process will begin next week. He encouraged prospective teachers to stay alert for detailed information on the …

Parliament has officially passed the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024 into law. The bill aims to address social, cultural, economic, and political gender imbalances in Ghana, which are rooted in historical discrimination against women and ongoing patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms. Additionally, the bill seeks to ensure gender equity …

The court has dismissed an injunction filed by a former student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) aimed at blocking the extension of Vice Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson’s term, citing that the case lacked merit. The presiding judge questioned the credentials of the applicant, who claimed …

A protest organized by the La Coalition turned chaotic on Tuesday, July 30, as demonstrators clashed with police over the agreed protest route. The demonstration aimed to address allegations of unethical land seizures by political figures in the Greater Accra Region. Participants, including various unions and associations within the La …

The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing ambulance case. This decision overturns the trial court’s order for Dr. Forson to open his defense. The Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edudzi Tamekloe, explained on the Breakfast …

The Minority in Parliament is seeking clarification regarding a GH₵95 million judgment debt awarded to West Blue Consulting. The company had been providing technical services to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the ports until the government terminated their contract. Julie Essiam, the GRA Commissioner General, confirmed the amount during …