Ghana Politics

The Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned the case against the anti-LGBTQI bill, citing intemperate language in the documents presented by the Speaker of Parliament. The court directed the Speaker’s lawyers to file new documents. During the hearing, the court dismissed a preliminary objection by the Speaker of Parliament’s lawyer, Thaddeus …

Professor Ransford Yaw Gyampo, a prominent critic of the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission (EC), has shifted his stance, commending the commission for its efforts in saving resources for Ghana. Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo show, Professor Gyampo acknowledged that his recent conversation with Mrs. Jean Mensa revealed that the EC …

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has defended the commission’s decision to auction obsolete Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs), stating that the process was conducted within the confines of the law. IMANI Center for Policy and Education had raised concerns and called for an …

President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to oppose John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, in the upcoming December elections. He believes that electing Mahama would undermine the progress made during his administration and put the nation’s development at risk. Speaking at a small rally in Doboro, Greater …

President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo has urged recently turned 18-year-old Ghanaians to participate in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission. He emphasized that those wishing to vote in the upcoming December election must register. Addressing a mini rally in Dobro after visiting Blue Skies Limited, President …

The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his belief that “if the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose you.” This statement, originally made during the NPP’s 2016 campaign, reflects his view that an exchange rate mirrors a government’s strength when its …

The commencement of the limited voter registration exercise in the Greater Tamale Metropolis has been marred by challenges, including power outages, unstable network services, and technical difficulties with registration equipment. This has led to delays and frustration among applicants seeking to acquire voter identification cards. Scores of individuals, including Abubakari …

In an interview with Africa Watch Magazine, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), highlighted the significant improvements in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) under the Akufo-Addo administration compared to the previous government led by John Mahama. Dr. Bawumia praised the Akufo-Addo government for the …

The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to commence a 21-day limited voter registration exercise today, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The exercise targets first-time voters and individuals seeking to obtain a voter card. According to the Chairperson of the EC, Madam Jean Mensa, the aim of the exercise is to register …

Former Municipal Chief Executive Officer (MCE) of Weija-Gbawe, Patrick Kumor, has reportedly passed away following a brief illness. Mr. Kumor was among the 25 MCEs whose appointments were recently rescinded by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr. Michael Danquah has succeeded Mr. Kumor in his position. During his tenure, Mr. …