Ghana Politics

Supporters of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have strongly responded to recent comments by Kennedy Agyapong, accusing the former presidential hopeful of spreading falsehoods and showing blatant disrespect to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a sharp rebuttal to Agyapong’s controversial remarks during a weekend speech in …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema and Takoradi ports will soon operate on a 24-hour basis, as part of the national 24-hour economy policy set to roll out officially on July 1, 2025. Speaking at the ongoing Ghana Horticulture Expo on Wednesday, June 11, the President emphasized …

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has visited Babatokuma M/A Primary School in the Kintampo North Municipality of the Bono East Region to assess preparations for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which begins today, June 11. As part of the visit, the Minister toured the examination centre and …

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed that no office at the Jubilee House, the seat of Ghana’s presidency is permitted to subscribe to DStv or any satellite television service. The move is part of a cost-saving policy under the Mahama administration. Speaking on JoyNews on Tuesday, June 10, Kwakye …

The Accra High Court, Industrial and Labour Division 2, has approved a request from the National Labour Commission (NLC) to serve an interlocutory injunction notice on the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) through substituted service. The NLC filed the motion on June 10, citing difficulties in delivering the …

Parliament was thrown into disarray on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, after a confrontation broke out over attempts by the Minority to address the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). Dr. Ayew Afriyie, the Ranking Member on the Health Committee, insisted on making a statement about …

The Majority in Parliament has pushed back against the Minority’s criticisms of the recently passed GHS1 energy sector levy, accusing them of misleading the public and engaging in populist rhetoric. The Minority had alleged that the levy was introduced without proper stakeholder consultations. However, Chairman of the Energy Committee, Emmanuel …

Beginning July 1, 2025, mobile network providers, MTN, Telecel, and AT, will implement a government-mandated increase in data bundle offerings, according to an announcement by the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George. The move, aimed at improving internet accessibility and affordability, will see bundle volumes rise between 10% and …

Member of Parliament for Sissala West, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has blamed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his family for the ongoing standoff with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), citing a lack of transparency and cooperation as the root cause. Speaking on *Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily* on …

The government has issued an urgent appeal to retired nurses and midwives to temporarily return to service as the nationwide strike by members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) enters a critical phase. The strike, which began following the government’s proposal to postpone the implementation of revised …