Ghana Politics

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is poised to ratify changes to the Majority Caucus Leadership in Parliament on Friday, February 23, 2024. A reliable source disclosed, “It will be confirmed Friday by the National Council. But that is the lineup. Locked…most unlikely to change.” …

Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has revealed that the government garnered GH¢1.19 billion in revenue from the E-levy in 2023. These funds were allocated to the YouStart Programme, the Ghana Enterprise Agency, and the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme to tackle unemployment. Dr. Kumah made this known in …

Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has expressed disappointment over Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s decision to resign from his position. Osei-Owusu described Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as a “fantastic leader” and expressed a wish that he had stayed on until the end of the current Parliament. “While anybody holding any position …

Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam recently announced the resumption of funding for key infrastructure projects in Ghana. Exim Korea, the financiers of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) Bunso Campus construction, has resumed disbursement to expedite progress on the project. Additionally, Dr. Adam revealed that his ministry …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its intention to unveil the 2024 electoral calendar before February concludes. This decision reflects the Commission’s commitment to maintaining the original December 7 date for the 2024 general elections, despite prior suggestions for a change. Controversy arose recently over the possibility of altering the …

Today, officials representing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have made an unprecedented move by arriving at the premises of Parliament. Their purpose? To disconnect the legislative house from the national power grid due to an alarming outstanding debt totaling GH₵23 million. This dramatic action comes amidst ECG’s vigorous efforts …

Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, has encouraged Ghanaians to appreciate the relatively lower cost of living in Ghana compared to other countries, citing her recent visit to Canada. In an interview on Onua FM’s morning show, Yɛn Nsɛmpa, Koomson highlighted the high cost of rent in …

The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has issued a strong warning to Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, emphasizing that any further delays in the approval process of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will not be tolerated. Minority Chief Whip Governs Agbodza stated that all necessary consultations regarding proposed amendments by Afenyo-Markin must …

The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) has indicated that addressing the challenges confronting the country’s road sector will necessitate an investment of no less than GH¢2 billion. According to Emmanuel Cherry, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chamber, the GH¢150 million allocated by the government for nationwide pothole …

In a bid to enhance infrastructure development in the Ashanti Region, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, to expedite the completion of several abandoned projects before the end of the year. These landmark projects include the Kumasi International Airport, the Okomfo Anokye …