Ghana Politics

Ghanaian students studying in Hungary are facing a challenging situation as the Ghanaian government has allegedly failed to pay their monthly stipends for the past six months. The students, numbering about 215 and comprising undergraduates, masters, and PhD students, are expressing their distress over the situation. According to a press …

In a recent address at Wisconsin International University College in Accra, John Mahama, the 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), reiterated his commitment to creating a dedicated ministry for youth development if elected president in the upcoming December elections. During a special public lecture titled “An Interaction with …

The Ghanaian government is set to introduce chip-embedded passports within the next six months, as revealed by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong. This move aligns with a directive from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Canada. In an interview on JoyNews, Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong clarified …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has ceremonially initiated the construction of a new 200-bed hostel at the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra. The groundbreaking event marks the beginning of a project that will see the completion of a four-storey multipurpose facility within 14 months, funded by the Ghana Education Trust …

Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo has issued a directive to halt the export of electricity to neighboring countries in light of the current intermittent power outages in Ghana. In an interview, Mr. Atta Akyea emphasized that the President’s directive demonstrates …

President Akufo-Addo is scheduled to address the nation regarding the contentious revenue mobilization contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML). This decision comes in response to a request from Professor Ransford Gyampo, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, urging the President …

In light of recent public criticism directed at the Scholarship Secretariat for allegedly awarding scholarships to financially well-off individuals, Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has urged the government to implement strict laws and regulations governing the allocation of public scholarships. Mr. Kpebu emphasized the importance of clear rules to …

President Akufo-Addo has announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen Amoah, Member of Parliament for the Nhyiaeso Constituency, as the new Deputy Minister for Finance. This decision comes following the unfortunate passing of Deputy Finance Minister and MP for Ejisu, Dr. John Kumah, on March 7. Dr. Amoah, who previously served …

In a bid to seek justice for a 12-year-old girl allegedly forced into marriage, Madina Member of Parliament, Francis Xavier-Sosu, has petitioned the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for the arrest and prosecution of 63-year-old Nungua Gborgbu Wulormor, also known as Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII. The petition, submitted by Xavier-Sosu, …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has demanded justice and compensation for victims of the violence that erupted during the Ayawaso-West Wuogon by-election. During a visit to Isshau Yaro’s residence on Tuesday, April 2, Mahama emphasized the need for accountability and support for …