Ghana Politics

The Supreme Court of Ghana has declared the payment of salaries and allowances to the spouses of the President and Vice President unconstitutional. The seven-member panel, chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, unanimously held that the positions of the First and Second Ladies of Ghana do not fall under the …

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has taken legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) by filing an interlocutory injunction application to stop the upcoming by-election in Ejisu. The move comes as the party seeks to prevent the by-election scheduled for April 30 until a lawsuit against the EC is resolved. …

Four individuals have been remanded by the High Court in Accra for their alleged involvement in the train accident that occurred last week at Kpong in the Eastern Region. The accident resulted in significant damage to the train and disrupted transportation services in the area. The accused individuals, identified as …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has embarked on a diplomatic visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State, according to a press release from his spokesperson, Dr. Gideon Boako, dated April 23, 2024. The purpose of the visit, as stated in the press release, is to strengthen the …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has addressed concerns regarding the tax status of individuals earning incomes abroad, clarifying the criteria for determining “resident individuals” for tax purposes. According to the GRA, the definition of a resident individual for tax purposes is outlined in the Income Tax Act 2015 (Act 896), …

The Chief Executive of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), William Agyapong Quaittoo, has announced that the Ghanaian government has committed to investing $60 million in the cashew sector, with a focus on processing. This investment is part of a larger $100 million loan from the World Bank, with the …

In response to the recent fire incident at the Madina Market, the government has initiated plans to construct a new three-story, 120-store facility Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia announced. During a visit to the affected area last Friday (19 April), Dr. Bawumia expressed condolences to the affected traders and pledged financial support …

In a recent address, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has pledged to prioritize the resolution of challenges associated with the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy if elected president. This commitment comes amidst growing concerns over the execution and funding …

Former President John Mahama has raised concerns over the safety protocols following a train accident involving a newly imported train on its test run along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The incident occurred on April 18, 2024, prompting Mahama to question the adequacy of pre-operational checks. In a post on social …

The government has commenced the restoration of crucial roads within communities in the Ejisu Municipality, with a commitment to completing the projects on schedule. Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso Boakye, along with officials from the Ministry, inspected the ongoing projects on Thursday, April 18, and dismissed claims that the …