Ghana Politics

Organizers of the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ demonstration are gearing up to protest the sale of a 60% stake in six hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on Tuesday, June 17. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu and a convener of the …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has dared Freddie Blay, the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, to take legal action, stating he will not retract his statements about Blay’s alleged involvement in acquiring the front space of the Labadi Beach Hotel. Freddie Blay, …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has announced an indefinite strike starting Friday, June 14, 2024, due to the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitral Award Orders and agreed service conditions. This strike impacts all 46 public colleges of education across Ghana. CETAG’s …

An altercation over a digging fee has led to the death of one individual and injuries to three others at a construction site in Tebu, located in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. According to Citi News’ Calvis Tetteh, heavily armed land guards demanded a digging fee …

The High Court in Wa has postponed the case concerning the murder of Eric Johnson, the former CEO of Royal Cosy Hills Hotel (Jirapa Dubai), to July 12, 2024. Justice Abdul Yusif Assibey, the supervising High Court Judge, announced that the delay allows Chief Justice Gertrude Tokornoo time to consider …

Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, presiding over the high-profile ambulance case, has accepted an audio recording featuring the Attorney-General and businessman Richard Jakpa as evidence. This decision, rendered on Thursday, June 13, echoes the rationale provided during a mistrial motion on June 6, 2024. Justice Asare-Botwe highlighted the necessity of fairness …

On June 12, 2024, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia officially commenced the distribution of the One-Student, One-Tablet initiative in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools across the country. This initiative marks a significant step forward in integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) into the education system, aiming to provide students …

The Ministry of Interior has announced that Monday, June 17, 2024, will be a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha, known as the festival of sacrifice. Eid-ul-Adha usually occurs on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This year, the festival falls on …

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has emphasized the importance of keeping military personnel away from polling stations during the upcoming general elections on December 7. Bagbin stated that his office plans to engage with the President, political party leaders, security agencies, and other key stakeholders to ensure the elections …

Assin Central’s Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has refuted claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lost its connection with the Ashanti Region, a key stronghold for the party. He asserted that the enthusiastic reception for NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, during a recent visit to the region, …