Ghana Politics

  The 2022 Auditor-General’s report has revealed that GH¢831,776.00 from the sale of forms for the Ghana School Feeding Programme during the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 academic years remains unaccounted for. According to the report, a total of 21,880 application forms were sold at GH¢50 each, generating GH¢1,094,000.00. However, only GH¢262,224.00 …

The Auditor-General is pursuing Joe Gyaten, a driver who failed to deliver approximately three million male condoms and other contraceptives, valued at GH¢1.34 million, to the Regional Medical Stores (RMS) in the Eastern Region. On August 22, 2022, Mr. Gyaten was assigned to deliver the contraceptives, including 120,000 vials of …

The advocacy group Democracy Hub has announced a three-day demonstration set to take place from September 21 to 23 at the Revolutionary Square, across Liberation Road, opposite the Jubilee House. In a formal statement, Democracy Hub confirmed that it has notified the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, …

Parliamentary proceedings were abruptly adjourned on Monday, July 15, 2024, after only 24 Members of Parliament (MPs) showed up for the session. The session was halted due to a lack of quorum, as mandated by parliamentary rules. The Minority had previously warned that they would disrupt the business of the …

The Ghana Police Service has invited Kwame Asare Obeng, known as A-Plus, to aid in the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. This follows A-Plus’s recent social media claims that he possesses information about the case. During a Facebook live session on July 13, A-Plus asserted that …

The Chief of Nkroful, Nana Kwasi Kutuah, along with the Nzema Manle, has summoned Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to Nkroful to issue an unreserved apology to the kinsmen of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah for his derogatory remarks. This comes after NAPO’s …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced plans to organize a presidential debate ahead of the 2024 elections, involving key political parties. The IEA emphasizes the importance of such debates for voters to evaluate presidential and vice-presidential candidates, facilitating informed decision-making. This initiative comes amidst differing views between the …

Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, a private legal practitioner, has won the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Manhyia South Constituency. The election, held on Sunday, July 14, saw Awuah secure 376 votes, defeating Nana Owusu Prempeh, the brother of the outgoing MP, who received 141 votes. Among the …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has appealed to the people of Nanung for their support in the upcoming December elections. Highlighting his potential for an extended tenure, he pointed out that while former President John Mahama can only serve for four more years, he …

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has ended its strike after a fruitful meeting with government officials. The talks, held on Friday, July 12, 2024, included representatives from the Office of the Senior Presidential Adviser, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), …