Ghana Politics

Former President John Dramani Mahama has criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s approach to the anti-LGBTQ bill, urging him to consult the Council of State for guidance. Speaking at a meeting with clergy and imams in Nelerigu, in the North East Region, Mr. Mahama described President Akufo-Addo’s decision not to …

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has appealed to President Nana Akufo-Addo to promptly sign the Ghana National Service Authority Bill 2024 into law to grant the secretariat authority and autonomy. This call was made during the policy launch on April 15, 2024. Osei Assibey Antwi, the Executive Director of NSS, …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has levied a hefty fine of Five Million, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Eight Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 5,868,000.00) on former members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) board who served between January 1 and March 18, 2024. This action was taken due to their …

Isaac Adongo, the Ranking Member on the Finance Committee in Parliament, has raised concerns over the recent staff review conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Ghana’s three-year Extended Facility Programme, despite the IMF’s positive evaluation positioning Ghana to receive the third tranche of $360 million from the total …

Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Winfred Nii Okai Hammond,  has praised Zonda Tec Ghana Limited for its efforts in training and creating job opportunities for Ghanaian youth. The company, which has established an assembling point in Ghana, is set to train and equip individuals employed to work with engineers from …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to address security concerns in the six newly created regions by establishing military barracks in each region if he wins the 2024 elections. During his speech in Gambaga, in the North East Region, as part of his …

Five officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) have been interdicted following the reported theft of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, confirmed this development, stating that the suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigations. Dr. Quaicoe emphasized …

Ghanaian gospel musician Nicholas Omane Acheampong has cautioned citizens against supporting former President John Dramani Mahama in the upcoming election. Acheampong believes that Mahama, if elected, would lead the country to suffering as he has “nothing to lose.” In a viral video, Acheampong expressed his concerns, stating, “Mahama is coming …

Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has vehemently refuted claims of benefiting from a scholarship awarded by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The denial follows allegations linking her to a list of individuals who purportedly received scholarships from the government. In a statement posted …

Kwabena Boateng, the second Vice Chairman of the Ejisu Constituency, has clinched victory as the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Ejisu in the upcoming December elections. In the primary held on Saturday, Boateng secured 394 votes, surpassing his closest rival, Helena Mensah, who garnered 302 votes. Yaa Akyemaa Aboagye …