Ghana Politics

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has urged Parliament to suspend the Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill ahead of its scheduled presentation on Monday, December 16. NAGRAT has expressed serious concerns over the potential adverse effects the bill could have on the country’s education system. Speaking to the …

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, has assured the public of a peaceful and orderly parliamentary session when the House reconvenes on Monday, December 16, 2024. Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the recent court ruling affirming the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Majority caucus has resolved any disputes regarding …

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has proposed restructuring Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme to focus exclusively on day students, similar to models in the United States and Europe. Speaking on TV3 on December 13, Terkper emphasized that boarding schools in developed countries cater primarily to wealthy families or …

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has called for a re-evaluation of the government’s approach to funding Ghana’s free senior high school (SHS) programme, suggesting that the model used in Europe and the United States could provide valuable insights. Speaking on TV3 on December 13, Terkper advocated for limiting free SHS …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly obtained a court injunction to stop the re-collation of parliamentary election results in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituency. This legal action comes amid growing tensions and accusations of discrepancies in the election results. The injunction seeks to halt the Electoral Commission’s (EC) efforts to address …

Three Indian Catholic priests from the Capuchin Friars, based in Kpassa in the Oti Region’s Nkwanta-North District, were brutally attacked by a mob at a fuel station in Nkwanta on Wednesday. The priests—Father Robinson Melkis, Father Frank Henry Jacob, and Father Martin George—were assaulted while refueling a bulldozer they had …

The Ghana Police Service has retrieved a stolen Nissan pickup truck belonging to Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West. The vehicle was stolen from her office on December 9, 2024, during unrest following the December 7 elections. Addressing the media on December 12, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Ernest Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, concluding a contentious electoral process. The declaration took place at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, after multiple failed attempts to finalize the results in the …

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to pause the ongoing transition process until the Electoral Commission (EC) announces all parliamentary election results. The call follows disputes over several contested results, including Nsawam Adoagyiri. Speaking at a press briefing on December 11, Annoh-Dompreh stressed …

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to renegotiate Ghana’s agreements with development partners, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Speaking during a courtesy visit by United Nations Resident Coordinator Charles Abani, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need to align these agreements with the priorities of his …