Ghana Politics

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 …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has clarified his recent remarks about incentivizing churches, stating that his comments were meant as a joke. During a meeting with clergy in the North East Region, Bawumia emphasized that his statement, which suggested his administration might incentivize churches rather than …

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister for Finance, has emphasized the importance of revenue collection institutions in supporting the government’s efforts to generate the necessary revenue for the country’s development needs. During a visit to the staff of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in Aflao, the Minister highlighted that without …

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the figurehead of the #FixTheCountry movement, is considering requesting a live broadcast of his treason trial, mirroring the recent public broadcast of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill lawsuit proceedings. Barker-Vormawor expressed his intent in a social media post, pointing out the public interest in both cases. The anti-LGBTQ+ Bill lawsuit …

After three months of boycott, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and its partners have lifted the media blackout on Farouk Aliu Mahama, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi. The announcement was made by GJA President, Mr. Albert Dwumfour, during a press conference in Accra yesterday. Mr. Dwumfour stated that …

In the midst of rising tensions between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Director of Elections and IT for the NDC, has announced the party’s decision to meticulously document the serial numbers of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits. This …

In a recent development, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called upon the Electoral Commission (EC) to create a contingency plan to address the numerous challenges affecting the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. The registration process has encountered significant difficulties, resulting in many individuals being unable to register. Afenyo-Markin, after visiting …

Bernard Mornah, the former national chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and convener of AriseGhana, has expressed confidence in his ability to serve as Ghana’s next president. In an interview on Eyewitness News, Mornah stated that while he may not consider himself suitable to be a Member of Parliament …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, also the flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to diligently improve private sector efficiency in Ghana’s electricity distribution system, including metering, revenue management, and fault response, upon assuming office as president in January 2025. His commitment follows the loss of …