Ghana Politics

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its decision to reject the Electoral Commission’s suggestion to shift the election date from December 7 to November 7. In an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections, Tanko Rashid Conputer, highlighted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had …

  In a recent development, the High Court has handed down convictions to six individuals accused of conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. Notably, Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, and another junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, were acquitted. The six convicted …

In a recent visit to Ejisuman Senior High School, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education, emphasized the significance of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and urged students not to take the opportunity for granted. The minister, who actively engaged in teaching a science class during his …

In a groundbreaking initiative, Ghana and the United States have launched a five-year Government-to-Government (G2G) partnership aimed at elevating healthcare services in the country. The agreement focuses on supporting the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to enhance the quality of primary healthcare delivery, particularly at Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) …

Former President John Mahama is urging the current government to exercise caution in the utilization of the recently sanctioned $600 million IMF bailout, emphasizing the need for judicious spending to alleviate economic challenges in Ghana. The disbursement, greenlit by the IMF Executive Board on January 19, 2024, comes after Ghana’s …

In a recent development, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has vehemently refuted accusations of making derogatory remarks about the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asante Kingdom. The alleged comments were purportedly made during the vetting …

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has officially acknowledged the arrival of Ghana’s second tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, totaling US$600 million. This financial infusion, dedicated to providing budgetary support and stabilizing the local currency, was deposited into the Central Bank’s account on January 23, 2023. The …

Akuapem South’s incumbent Member of Parliament, OB Amoah, has opted out of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary elections scheduled for January 27, 2024. Citing personal grounds and expressing deep concern for the party’s well-being, Amoah, who also holds the position of Chairman of the Research Committee, underscored that his decision …

Traditional Chiefs in the Ashanti Kingdom are advocating that Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu should impose a ban on New Patriotic Party (NPP) campaign activities within the Ashanti Region until they produce Chairman Wontumi. Expressing discontent with alleged disrespectful remarks made by Chairman Wontumi, these chiefs are also calling for the …

Organized Labor has issued a stern ultimatum to the government, demanding the withdrawal of the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity for residential customers within one week. The labor unions argue that implementing VAT on residential customers will exacerbate the challenges faced by already burdened power consumers, leading to a 15% …