Ghana Politics

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 elections, has promised to introduce a two-day Eid-ul Fitr holiday for Ghana’s Muslim community if elected as president. During a campaign stop in Gambaga and Nalerigu in the North East Region on October 2, 2024, …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has cautioned that Ghana may face significant fuel price increases before the end of 2024 if the ongoing conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah worsens. Combined with the depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, these geopolitical tensions could negatively impact fuel costs. This warning follows …

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Accra on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to call for the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub members arrested during an anti-galamsey demonstration last week. The protest, set to continue until October 5, seeks to raise awareness about the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, known …

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has declared that the strike action initiated by Organised Labour on October 1, 2024, will remain indefinite until the government takes concrete action to address their demands regarding illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Joshua Ansah, the Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), …

A final pre-election poll by Global InfoAnalytics reveals that John Dramani Mahama, leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), holds a commanding lead in the 2024 presidential race. Mahama currently leads with 51.1% of committed voters, while his closest competitor, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic …

Organised Labour has announced a nationwide strike starting October 10, 2024, in response to the government’s failure to tackle illegal mining, also known as galamsey. At an emergency meeting held on Tuesday, October 10, the labour unions expressed their frustration over the lack of decisive government action against illegal mining, …

Ace Anan Ankomah, the Convener of Occupy Ghana, has bluntly stated that Ghana has lost the battle against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. In a recent interview on Channel One TV, Mr. Ankomah expressed his frustration over the government’s failure to act decisively and effectively on the issue, despite …

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to construct 1,000 housing units to provide relief for those affected by the 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage. Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, made the announcement during a press conference on September 30, 2024, reaffirming the government’s commitment to easing the hardships …

The Bui Power Authority is ramping up efforts to harness Ghana’s renewable energy potential by expanding its solar power capacity and exploring wind energy. This was reaffirmed by CEO Ing. Samuel Kofi Dzamesi during a visit to the 50MW solar power plant currently under construction in Yendi. The $59 million …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced plans to broadcast the upcoming Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting live on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This historic move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the Commission’s engagements with political parties as the nation prepares for the December general elections. According …