Ghana Politics

Dr. Aboagye DaCosta, the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has confirmed the availability of GHC2 million to assist renal patients in need of dialysis. This support is set to commence on June 1, 2024, with preparations underway for a smooth implementation over the next six months. Many …

The Minister for Railway Development, John Peter Amewu, has affirmed the government’s dedication to linking railway networks with neighboring nations. Addressing the launch of the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra, Minister Amewu emphasized that plans to modernize and extend the railway network across the ECOWAS bloc are progressing as …

Henry Quartey, the Minister of Interior, has restated the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) unwavering commitment to a peaceful transfer of power should they lose in the upcoming general elections. This assurance comes amidst concerns raised by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the willingness of the incumbent Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government …

  Teacher unions in Koforidua held a demonstration on Monday, May 15, demanding the payment of four outstanding allowances. The allowances in question are the deprived area allowance, extra assessment allowance, book/data/online and teaching support, and an increase in CPD allowances. The demonstrators, members of the Ghana National Association of …

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has initiated a libel lawsuit against her ex-husband, Tony Lithur, seeking US$1.5 million in damages. The legal action pertains to statements made by Mr. Lithur in his divorce petition filed on May 2, 2018, which were later …

President Nana Akufo-Addo has praised the significant impact of mobile money adoption on the people of Ghana, citing a remarkable achievement in financial inclusion. In a tweet on his official X platform, he highlighted the transformative effect of mobile money, stating: “Mobile money adoption has increased considerably with some 44 …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the allocation of GH¢177 million to the Ministry of Health to settle outstanding allowances owed to nursing trainees nationwide. The nursing trainee allowance, which had accrued arrears for several months, was reinstated by the Akufo-Addo administration after being previously abolished. During a meeting …

please Felix Kwakye Ofosu, an aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, lauded the achievements of the ex-President during his administration. In a discussion with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi TV’s Face to Face, Kwakye Ofosu highlighted the significant infrastructural advancements made during Mahama’s time in office, contrasting them with …

Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to secure a $200 million facility aimed at supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to provide funding for SME operations at reduced interest rates, ensuring …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has appealed to religious groups for prayers to ensure his victory in the 2024 election. Speaking in Techiman, Bono Region, as part of his nationwide campaign, Dr. Bawumia addressed various groups, including religious bodies, the Muslim community, Bono …