Ghana Politics

In response to the tragic events of January 2022, where 16 lives were lost and the community of Appiatse was devastated, Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has commissioned 124 homes as part of the Appiatse reconstruction project. The beneficiaries of phases one and two of the project expressed their gratitude, …

The leadership of the Public Services Workers Union of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an indefinite strike set to commence on Friday, May 3, 2024. The strike is a response to perceived efforts to evict the EPA’s executive director, Dr. Kingsly Krugu, from his official residence to accommodate …

Election Watch Ghana, a civil society organization, has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to probe Dr. Kingsley Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, over allegations of electoral misconduct. The call for investigation follows a viral video from the recent Ejisu by-election, where Dr. Nyarko was seen handing …

Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to reopening investigations into alleged corruption and graft in the Cecilia Dapaah case if he wins the upcoming election. In a recent tweet from his official Twitter account, Mr. Mahama stated, “My government will reopen investigations into alleged acts of …

The Manhyia Palace has unveiled a collection of repatriated artefacts looted from the Asante Kingdom by British colonizers, now on display for public viewing. In a ceremony, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II hailed the return of these items as a restoration of the shared spirit of the African continent, inviting …

The Attorney General and Ministry of Justice have advised against initiating money laundering investigations into the activities of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). This decision comes after the Attorney General’s office determined that the request made by the Special Prosecutor’s office to …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the recent challenges with erratic power supply, known locally as “dumsor,” have been successfully resolved. Speaking at the annual May Day celebration in Accra, President Akufo-Addo expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their patience and understanding during the difficult period. …

In his 2024 International Workers’ Day message, John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), extended warm regards to hardworking Ghanaians contributing to the nation’s development. He also acknowledged the crucial role of workers and social partners in ensuring peaceful elections for national development, highlighting the …

The Government of Ghana, through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has disbursed a total of One Hundred and Seventy Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand and Thirty-Five Cedis, Seven Pesewas (GHS170,775,035.07) to various healthcare providers nationwide. This payment, released on the 30th of April 2024, primarily covers claims from …

Kwabena Boateng, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has emerged victorious in the Ejisu by-election, following the passing of Member of Parliament and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, on March 7, 2024. Mr. Boateng secured 27,782 votes, representing 55.8% of the total votes cast. His closest rival, Kwabena …