Ghana Politics

In a bold move signaling a shift in parliamentary norms, the Speaker of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic declared an unprecedented protocol for the commencement of sessions. In a resolute statement issued ahead of the first meeting of the fourth session, the Speaker affirmed that the doors of …

Former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka has urged the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, to refrain from making certain comments, cautioning that they may be unnecessary if the goal is truly to combat corruption. Kpemka expressed his concerns regarding certain allegations made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) against …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing informal economy challenges using the Ghana Card, a cornerstone of the nation’s digitalization agenda. Speaking at the 20th Ghana Club 100 Awards, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the detrimental impact of the informal economy, citing issues like age falsification, identity fraud, …

The Communications Officer of Ghana’s opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, articulated the party’s commitment to ushering in a 24-hour economy as part of their agenda to reshape the country’s economic landscape. Gyamfi emphasized that this initiative aims to steer Ghana away from reliance on imports and towards becoming …

Undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has tantalized audiences with a preview of his upcoming investigative work on organized crime. Speaking at the Disruptionlab Network event in Germany alongside CNN’s Stephanie Busari, Anas hinted at a disturbing and spine-chilling revelation scheduled for release in January 2024. During the discussion on combatting …

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, is pushing for substantial constitutional reforms to integrate traditional leaders—both chiefs and queen mothers—into the national governance structure as members of Parliament. During a recent address to the Queen Mothers Association of Ghana at Parliament, Bagbin emphasized the necessity of creating …

A prominent figure at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has expressed skepticism about Parliament’s ability to effectively scrutinize the proposed Lithium deal. He highlighted concerns that Members of Parliament (MPs) could be influenced and swayed due to various interests involved in the agreement, raising doubts about the transparency …

The 2024 Budget and Economic Policy of the Government has been successfully approved by Parliament, showcasing strong Majority Caucus support despite stiff opposition from the Minority Caucus. In a narrow vote of 138-136, the NPP Majority sealed the passage of the budget, allowing the House to move forward with the …

Ghana has claimed the seventh position among African nations grappling with substantial debts owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to the IMF’s latest data as of December 6th, 2023. The IMF, a pivotal player in global finance, extends financial assistance to governments facing economic challenges. While these loans …

Four executives from the Effutu constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region have been reportedly denied bail following their arrest by the police, as disclosed by their lawyer, Mohammed Kofi Twumasi Naya. According to Naya, the denial of bail was communicated by police officers, citing an …