Ghana Politics

Ato Koomson, the son of Awutu Senya East MP and Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson, was allegedly stabbed during a dispute near the Electoral Commission’s office in Kasoa, Central Region’s Awutu Senya East Municipality. Reports indicate Mr. Koomson was in critical condition when he was taken to …

The World Bank has sanctioned a $250 million loan from the International Development Association (IDA) to support a five-year initiative designed to enhance Ghana’s financial stability. The Ghana Financial Stability Project is set to reinforce the country’s Financial Sector Strengthening Strategy (FSSS) by providing critical support to banks and Specialized …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for the reimplementation of a comprehensive road toll system to finance the improvement of the country’s road infrastructure. In 2022, Ghana eliminated road tolls to alleviate traffic congestion on major routes. However, during a tour …

John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, has pledged to initiate a feasibility study for building a new city outside Accra to reduce the capital’s congestion. This proposal aims to establish a new development hub and create thousands of jobs both during the construction phase and after …

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has announced that the government will terminate several road contracts in the Ashanti Region due to significant delays. The government has also reaffirmed its commitment to completing crucial road projects that connect farming communities in the Ashanti Region to the regional capital, Kumasi, and …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame. NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia accused Mr. Dame of professional misconduct, stating that he has tarnished the reputation of his esteemed office. Speaking during the NDC’s “Moment …

Martin Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, has released additional details about the Airbus Scandal, which was investigated during his tenure. Amidu explained that he withheld vital information because it was an election year, and he did not want to affect the electoral process. The newly disclosed information implicates former President …

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has voiced its alarm over the payment of approximately $12 million to a contractor for the Pwalugu Dam project in the Upper East Region, despite no visible progress on the construction. In November 2019, President Akufo-Addo initiated the construction of the dam, which was …

The High Court overseeing the treason felony case of Fix The Country Movement leader, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has dismissed a motion by his legal team that questioned the constitutionality of the charge and the court’s jurisdiction. Dr. Justice Srem Sai, representing Barker-Vormawor, had filed a motion requesting the court to halt …

North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has informed the Ghana Police Service of an upcoming protest against the sale of SSNIT’s 60% share in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Abetifi MP Bryan Acheampong. Ablakwa has strongly opposed the transaction, alleging procedural misconduct and procurement violations. He has …