Ghana Politics

Sadique Broni Yeboah, the suspended Secretary for Assin Central Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region, has given the party a three-day ultimatum to lift his suspension or face legal consequences. Yeboah, along with Regional Chairman Prof. Richard Kofi Asiedu, was suspended for their involvement in …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that plans are well advanced to procure and import 100 electronic buses into Ghana by the end of the year. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, as well as to address rising transportation …

  Ekow Gyan, the former General Secretary of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG), has accused Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, of being disrespectful and arrogant. In a recent statement, Gyan recounted his numerous encounters with Dr. Opoku Prempeh, who …

I am deeply honoured today as the chosen running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). I am humbled to be nominated by our distinguished flagbearer, H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and endorsed unanimously by the National Council in accordance with the provisions of the NPP Constitution. I am privileged …

The Minority caucus in Parliament has announced plans to stage a second protest on July 30, 2024, demanding the removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, and his two deputies from office. According to sources within the caucus, it is crucial to replace the …

The government has invested over GH¢339 million in the National Cathedral project, which has faced significant delays. This considerable spending was verified in Parliament on Wednesday, July 3, by Abena Osei Asare, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry. She addressed an urgent question posed by Deputy Majority Leader Patricia …

The High Court in Accra has given Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), 24 hours to submit a medical excuse to justify his absence in a GH¢20 million defamation lawsuit. Former Auditor-General Professor Dua Agyeman filed the suit, alleging that Mr. Asiedu Nketia made defamatory …

Hassan Ayariga, the leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has voiced his concerns regarding the presidential aspirations of Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, who is aiming to become Ghana’s next president in the 2024 elections. Ayariga questioned Cheddar’s qualifications for the presidency, pointing to his lack of …

Today, July 4, the National Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will convene to discuss the selection of a running mate by the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the upcoming December 7 general elections. Dr. Bawumia is anticipated to advocate for his choice of Energy Minister, Dr. …

Accra experienced significant flooding following a downpour early Wednesday morning, which started around 3 am in various parts of the city. The heavy rainfall has caused major disruptions, particularly for road users and businesses. Floodwaters rendered major roads impassable, leading to massive gridlock and leaving many commuters stranded. Affected areas …