Ghana Politics

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has postponed its scheduled flagbearer aspirant balloting for today, September 6, 2023. The reasons behind this delay are unclear, but the elections committee met with the aspirants and disclosed that they have concerns to address. The committee, along with the aspirants and the Electoral Commission, …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed Alan Kyerematen’s claims regarding his withdrawal from the flagbearership race. Kyerematen, who came in third at the Special Delegates’ Conference, was set to be one of the five candidates in the November 4 presidential primaries but withdrew, alleging intimidation of his supporters and …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, also the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to decentralize the limited voter registration exercise, ensuring it’s accessible to more eligible Ghanaians. Mahama emphasized the importance of conducting this exercise without bias to ensure free and fair elections, …

Nii Aryee Opare, the spokesperson for the Economic Fighters League (EFL), has strongly criticized the Minority’s decision to occupy the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in an attempt to force the resignation of Dr. Ernest Addison, the BoG Governor. Opare considers this action to be morally reprehensible. He further asserts that …

Nana Akufo-Addo, speaking at the 2023 Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasized the positive impact of his decision to ban galamsey in Ghana. He highlighted a notable reduction in carbon emissions resulting from this move. Furthermore, the president urged fellow African nations to follow Ghana’s lead in reducing their carbon …

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, one of the flagbearer hopefuls of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has withdrawn from the race. In a statement released on Tuesday, 5th September, he stated that he has withdrawn from the presidential race. According to him, his decision to withdraw came after the NPP special …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has followed the Accra High Court’s ruling to return Cecilia Dapaah’s money within seven days. They did so with her consent and the presence of her legal representatives. However, the funds were subsequently frozen again due to new evidence uncovered during the ongoing investigation. …

Alan Kyerematen, a prominent figure in the NPP presidential race, has had to delay his planned media engagement due to unexpected circumstances. This event was anticipated to play a pivotal role in determining the future of his political journey and whether he would still compete in the party’s presidential primaries. …

Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s Vice President, recently paid a visit to the Ashanti region, where he sought blessings from Osei Tutu II, the King of the Ashanti Kingdom. This visit came in anticipation of the upcoming NPP presidential primaries, an important event in Ghana’s political landscape. During this significant …

General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was sworn in as the interim head of state of Gabon on Monday, less than a week after the ousting of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The oath-taking ceremony took place in the presidential palace in the capital city, Libreville, with a crowded audience of government …