Ghana Politics

Tension has erupted in the New Juaben traditional area as a group, reportedly led by the New Juaben divisional police commander, forcibly entered the Adwampong royal family’s stool room in Koforidua. The clash unfolded when the queen mother resisted the unauthorized removal of the crucial black stool, a pivotal element …

  The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG) has officially declared a nationwide strike, aligning with the Senior Staff Association and Ghana Association of University Administrators in their collective industrial action. The impetus behind this move stems from the government’s failure to address the union’s longstanding concerns related to …

Renowned American economist and professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, Prof. Steve Hanke, has taken a critical stance against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accusing him of deliberately steering Ghana into a troubling debt crisis. In a scathing post, Prof. Hanke asserts that Ghana’s current debt predicament is …

Osahene Owusu Ntow IV, the Krontihene of the Anum traditional area, has labeled Vice President Bawumia as a ‘conman,’ accusing him of deceptive tactics that swayed public opinion during the 2016 elections. The traditional leader, who initially supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed his disillusionment with the Vice President’s …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the citizens of Ghana not to spurn monetary gifts and material offerings from political opponents in the run-up to the December 7, 2024 elections. Speaking to the Chiefs and residents of Frankadua in the Asuogyaman Constituency, Mahama cautioned against rejecting such offerings outright, …

⁰ Dome-Kwabenya legislator Sarah Adwoa Safo has dismissed speculations about her considering an independent candidacy following her loss in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries. Squashing rumors, Safo affirmed her steadfast allegiance to the NPP’s fundamental principles, categorically denying any intentions to run independently in the forthcoming December 7, …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding the immediate removal of Isaac Darko, the Municipal Electoral Officer for Nandom, following his public declaration of allegiance to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the NPP Parliamentary primary in the Nandom Constituency. Isaac Darko openly admitted to his party affiliation over the …

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has declared its intention to engage with political parties in the run-up to the 2024 general election. The leadership of GUTA has directed its members nationwide to welcome all political parties for constructive engagement. In a statement signed by the President, Dr. Joseph …

As the strike by tertiary workers continues, the government has taken a step towards resolution by scheduling a meeting with the striking members on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The meeting aims to address the concerns that prompted the industrial action, primarily focusing on the delayed tier 2 pensions with compound …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Ghana’s dedicated efforts towards achieving economic stability, emphasizing that although the nation hasn’t reached its ultimate goal, it is undeniably on the right path. Dr. Leandro Medina, the IMF’s resident representative in Ghana, expressed optimism during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show, …