Ghana Politics

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has met with Kwame Lighter, a Kumasi-based iPhone technician who went viral for his incredible repair skills. Lighter, the face behind the account Lighter Fixes Apple, captured national attention in early April after sharing a video of himself attempting …

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid a solidarity visit to Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, following an attempted arrest by officials alleged to be from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). In a statement released …

Niger’s military-led government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s national language, replacing French. The decision, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal on March 31, marks a historic moment in the linguistic and political identity of the West African nation. While French will remain a working …

Tensions are rising as officials of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) have reportedly surrounded the residence of Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, in what is believed to be an attempt to arrest him. The claim was made by the General Secretary of the New …

The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) is currently awaiting official approval from the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, to interrogate the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, over explosive allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering. This was disclosed by the Minister of State in …

The Upper West Regional Minister, Lawyer Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has publicly apologized after sparking outrage among the Muslim community for comments deemed “blasphemous” and disrespectful to Islamic practices. In a widely circulated video, the Minister was heard making remarks that belittled the importance of the five daily Islamic prayers. He …

‎The next phase of Ghana’s SIM card re-registration exercise is set to begin in June 2025 with a fully digital process aimed at eliminating long queues and easing the burden on citizens. ‎Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, announced the new development during a visit to …

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has strongly denied recent allegations suggesting its involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering activities at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The company described the claims as “false and malicious” and warned of possible legal action against those spreading the misinformation. In a press …

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Reverend Stephen Wilfred Arthur as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), signaling a significant shift in leadership within Ghana’s aviation sector. Rev. Arthur, an accomplished aviation economist and policy expert with over 30 years of experience, steps into the role …

The High Court has acquitted and discharged James Gyakye Quayson, Member of Parliament for Assin North, bringing an end to a protracted legal battle centered on allegations of dual citizenship. In a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the court held that the prosecution failed to establish a …