Ghana Politics

The Mankrom Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association has expressed grave concerns over the widespread destruction of cocoa farmlands due to illegal mining activities, locally referred to as “galamsey.” According to the association, over 100,000 acres of cocoa farms have been destroyed, severely affecting cocoa production in the region. The president of …

John Kpikpi, the presidential candidate for the Progressive Alliance Ghana (PAG), has declared his intention to end Ghana’s political duopoly in the 2024 elections. Speaking at the confirmation ceremony of the party’s national executives and flagbearer, Kpikpi emphasized the growing dissatisfaction among citizens with the failed promises and lack of …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to establish tractor stations in farming communities across Ghana if elected in the December 7, 2024, polls. These stations are intended to alleviate the challenges farmers face in accessing mechanized support and vital resources. Speaking during his …

Burkina Faso’s junta government has introduced a new biometric passport that no longer bears the emblem of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The passport, launched on Wednesday, is equipped with an electronic chip and boasts enhanced security features, allowing for advanced data collection and storage. Security Minister …

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced the temporary closure of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for maintenance, following complaints about the poor condition of the pitch during Ghana’s recent 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola. The stadium is set to reopen ahead of Ghana’s next international …

Joana Gyan Cudjoe has announced her decision to contest again for the parliamentary candidacy of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Amenfi Central constituency. This follows the annulment of the May 13, 2023, primary by the party’s Functional Executive Committee. In a statement released on Thursday, Cudjoe emphasized the …

  The Ghana Police Service has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that Malik Basintale, the National Deputy Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been declared wanted by the police. In a statement, the police emphasized that the claim is entirely false and urged the public to …

In a recent development, the Office of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Justice have been excluded from the list of high-ranking public officials allowed to install sirens in their official vehicles and use a motorcade. This change was highlighted by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu during the presentation …

Frank Annoh Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip, has sparked controversy by accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” more extensively than the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). His comments came during an emergency parliamentary session where environmental damage caused by illegal mining …

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, chaos broke out at the Ministry of Finance as members of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Brigade, a youth group affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), clashed with security personnel. The ORAL Brigade, primarily composed of NDC’s youth wing, had gathered at the …