Ghana Politics

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed concerns over former President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to cover academic user facility fees for all level 100 students if he is elected into power. UTAG suggests that, instead of directly paying the fees, the funds should be allocated to universities …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish an annual national day of prayer and thanksgiving in Ghana. This initiative aims to unite all religious communities in the country to express gratitude and seek divine guidance. Speaking during an engagement with religious leaders in Ho, Volta Region, Mahama …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will provide the provisional voter register for the upcoming December 7 general elections to political parties on Friday, August 16. This decision comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) called for the immediate release of the provisional register. Dr. Omane Boamah, the …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has confirmed an agreement to release 262 acres of the Achimota Forest to its original owners, the Owoo family. This follows a previous decision to return 362 acres, which was later reduced to address environmental concerns. The controversy began when …

Ghana’s consumer inflation has continued its downward trend, reaching 20.9% year-on-year in July 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive month of decline, with a 2.1 percentage point drop from June’s 23.0%. The decrease signals a gradual easing of the economic pressures that were prevalent throughout 2023. In July, food inflation …

The National Council of Private Teachers has issued a threat to boycott the 2024 general elections if the government does not address the pressing issues within the educational sector. The Council, representing private school teachers, has raised concerns over several challenges, including the high taxes imposed on private schools and …

John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed his commitment to abolish taxes on betting and gaming wins if he wins the 2024 elections. Speaking at a campaign event at Bukom Arena in Accra, Mahama highlighted the importance of betting for many young people who rely …

Ghanaian investigative journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has shared insights into the growing dissatisfaction among some Members of Parliament regarding the current state of Ghana’s legislative body. In an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Manasseh revealed that Asawase MP, Muntaka Mubarak, believes that 70% of …

Clement Apaak, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committee on Education, has defended the party’s proposal to eliminate academic fees for all first-year students in tertiary institutions. The policy, announced by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama during the party’s youth manifesto launch on August 12, 2024, aims …

A prominent figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, to present a concrete case of corruption against President Akufo-Addo or his associates that compares to the Airbus scandal. Otchere-Darko’s comments come in response to Mahama’s …