Ghana Politics

The Government of Ghana has received US$360 million as the third installment of its bailout package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This amount, aimed at supporting the budget and stabilizing the local currency, was credited to the Central Bank’s account on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This payment follows the …

Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Asaase Radio and ABC News. The legal action follows a publication by these media outlets titled “NDC’s Sammy Gyamfi allegedly blows party cash on lavish trip to Miami with wife,” which Gyamfi …

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has instructed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to pause its ongoing negotiations with Rock City regarding the sale of four hotels. SSNIT has been in discussions with Rock City Limited, identified as the Strategic Investor, concerning the sale of Labadi Beach …

In light of concerns regarding the welfare of former Members of Parliament (MPs), the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has created an eight-member ad hoc committee to investigate the feasibility of a pension scheme for MPs. The committee’s formation follows suggestions from both the Minority and Majority …

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has appointed Kwaku Kwarteng, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi West, as the spokesperson for the newly established Economy Committee. This change follows allegations against Kwarteng, who currently chairs the Finance Committee, of obstructing the approval of tax waivers for companies under the One …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Buz Stop Boys, a sanitation team, for their outstanding patriotic volunteerism dedicated to achieving a cleaner, healthier, and better Ghana. In a statement from the Office of the former President, shared with the Ghana News Agency, it was announced that Mahama donated …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as its parliamentary candidate for Assin Central due to allegations of immoral behavior and actions against party principles. Complaints against Nurein Shiabu Migyimah led the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee (R-FEC) to conduct thorough investigations and deliberations. The committee …

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged Ghanaian leaders to avoid taking citizens for granted in light of recent events in Kenya. He cautions that if politicians prioritize their interests over the needs of the people who elected them, Ghana could experience similar …

Parliament has recognized reports involving five Members of Parliament (MPs) entangled in a violent demonstration in Kenya on Tuesday, June 25. The High Commission of Ghana in Kenya has confirmed that the five MPs, along with an accompanying officer, are currently safe and secure. This information was detailed in a …