Ghana Politics

The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has clarified that the absence of Minority members does not prevent the Committee from approving Deputy Ministerial nominees vetted on Wednesday, February 26. His remarks come after the Minority staged a walkout during the vetting session, protesting what they described as the …

President John Dramani Mahama will deliver the much-anticipated State of the Nation Address today, Thursday, February 27, before Parliament. The address is expected to outline his administration’s key policies, economic plans, and governance priorities, focusing on critical issues such as economic stability, job creation, infrastructure development, and national unity. Stakeholders, …

The Deputy Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, marked the conclusion of his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, with a symbolic gesture—presenting traditional smocks to each committee member. After addressing questions about his vision and plans for the ministry, the Tamale Central MP expressed …

The Supreme Court has dismissed a review application challenging its earlier judgment on the constitutionality of Parliament’s passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The decision came after the applicant, Richard Dela Sky, withdrew his application through his lawyer, Paa Kwasi …

The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has released Kwaku Ohene Djan, the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), after days in detention over his alleged role in the ongoing NSA financial scandal. Mr. Djan was detained as part of an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and misconduct …

The Majority in Parliament has rejected demands to summon the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, over the recent closure of seven radio stations. The affected stations were taken off air for operating without valid frequency authorizations, in line with Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications …

The government is set to engage in negotiations with the leadership of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) on Thursday, February 27, in an effort to resolve the ongoing strike. CLOGSAG initiated the strike to demand the removal of the newly appointed Births and Deaths Registrar, …

Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for improved cocoa pricing as a key measure to prevent farmers from leasing their lands to illegal miners. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, Dumelo highlighted the growing trend of cocoa farmers selling or leasing their farmlands …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled the Chief of Ohwim, Nana Kusi Baaye II, over allegations of illegal mining (galamsey), extortion, and desecration of the Great Oath. During a Kumasi Traditional Council sitting on Monday, February 24, 2025, the Ohwimhene, who had served for 16 years, was found …

By Juventus Kantaayel  The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the termination of all volunteer appointments across its offices as part of an ongoing restructuring process. This decision, effective February 28, 2025, was communicated in an official statement signed by the Director General of NSA, Felix Gyamfi, on Tuesday, February …