Ghana Politics

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Ministers of Lands and Natural Resources and Food and Agriculture, are expected to participate in the Africa Climate Summit 2023, which is being held in Nairobi, Kenya this week.   The summit, which will take place from September 4 to 6, 2023, is expected …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has asserted that the December 2024 election would be the most crucial election since 1992. He believes it represents a significant opportunity to test the strength of Ghana’s constitution. Mahama expressed concerns about the the possibility that Ghana is not immune from recent power takeovers …

The founder and leader of the Hopepress Chapel International, Prophet George Clottey, has caused a stir online after political statements he made during his highly patronized prayer program dubbed, BREAK THE LUNCH which he hosts live on Facebook and YouTube every day of the week between 1pm and 2pm. According …

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that commercial taxi drivers will be migrated to a ride-hailing app as part of efforts to digitalize commercial drivers’ operations. According to him, the initiative was inspired by taxi drivers’ complaints that their businesses were on the verge …

According to a May 3 correspondence to Accra-based TV3, the international media network, Al Jazeera, has responded to a letter from the Jubilee House demanding an apology for its recent investigative documentary, Gold Mafia. Portions of the letter explained, “we have responded to the letter of the President to the …

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr Yaw Twerefour as the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Twerefour’s appointment is in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 100(1) of the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829). The medical doctor …

Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Man has warned health-care providers not to charge patients for services already covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in order to restore public trust in the scheme. The co-payment — a separate charge imposed by service providers for conditions already covered by the scheme — …

In honour of World Press Freedom Day, the government praised the Ghanaian media for its indispensable role in the country, while emphasising the importance of economic rights in assisting efforts to rebuild faster following the recent global economic challenges. This year’s anniversary, themed ‘Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression …

Oscar Provencal, a veteran actor, has asked the government to provide funding for creatives who produce short skits and series. According to the Inspector Bediako actor, those who specialise in short social media skits as well as those who do series are all contributing to the local movie industry because …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made the most public declaration about his presidential bid with a bold, optimistic statement on his social media accounts. The Vice President wrote, “It is Possible!’, posting with the Ghana flag and the flag of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on all his social …