Ghana Politics

Lieutenant General Frederick William “Fred” Kwasi Akuffo (21 March 1937 – 26 June 1979) was a Ghanaian soldier and politician. He was Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces from 1976 to 1978, and chairman of the ruling Supreme Military Council in Ghana from 1978 to 1979. He became leader of the government in a palace coup against …

In a significant development ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for November 4, 2023, the NPP and the Ghana Police Service have come together to establish a comprehensive security plan for the election. The NPP has granted full authority to the police service to manage security …

  A court injunction has halted the scheduled funeral of the late Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III, who passed away in December 2022. Organizers had planned to hold the funeral this weekend, but the court order imposes a ten-day delay on the proceedings.   The court order explicitly states …

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam/Adoagyiri Constituency in the Eastern Region and Majority Chief Whip, has urged the Minority group in Parliament to refrain from undermining state institutions, particularly the National Investment Bank (NIB), at every opportunity. The Nsawam/Adoagyiri MP emphasized that the manner in which the …

  Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM 1, the embattled Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the now-defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, has asserted his intention to reclaim his GH₵2.5 million from the Ghana Police Service. He insists that the police were not authorized to deposit the funds with the Bank …

In a development reported on October 25, 2023, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has declined a petition from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to have the presiding judge handling the case of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, replaced. This information was made public by …

Presidential hopeful, Hassan Ayariga, has sparked controversy with his declaration to eliminate and forbid betting in Ghana should he secure the presidency. Amid a growing public uproar over the government’s introduction of a 10 percent betting tax, Ayariga has thrown his support behind this measure, contending that betting predominantly caters …

In a remarkable display of generosity, renowned Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has made history by donating a substantial relief package to over 20,000 homes across the Central, South, North Tongu, and Keta constituencies, all of which have been severely impacted by the Akosombo Dam spillage. This benevolent act of philanthropy …

In a recent address, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia expressed his dismay over the ongoing personal attacks within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the party gears up for its flagbearer race next month. Dr. Bawumia vehemently refuted claims made by Kennedy Agyapong, stating that he had bribed constituency chairmen …

The Kumasi-Obuasi highway expansion project, initiated to alleviate concerns about rising accidents and traffic congestion, has been left incomplete, causing distress to motorists and residents. The Nkronza-Pakyi section of the road has deteriorated, forming dangerous gullies, particularly after heavy rains. Numerous accidents and fatalities have occurred on this stretch, prompting …