Ghana Politics

In a recent announcement, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, revealed Ghana’s plans to establish a bilateral ECOWAS roaming service with Togo, Benin, and the Gambia. This initiative comes after Ghana’s successful implementation of a similar agreement with Côte d’Ivoire in 2023. During a press conference in Accra …

The Government of Ghana has released GH¢150 million to contractors for road maintenance activities nationwide. This allocation is specifically for pothole patching, with the aim of addressing road deterioration caused by heavy rains last year. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, Head …

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the Deputy Health Minister-designate and Member of Parliament for Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, has proposed a strategy to address the issue of unemployed nurses in Ghana. He suggested training and exporting them to generate funds for the country. In a recent interview on Eyewitness News …

  The Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and incumbent Member of Parliament for Asante Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has been re-elected as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency ahead of the December elections. Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong secured victory in Saturday’s primary, polling 555 votes. His closest rival, Dennis Kwakwa, …

Ghana is on the brink of welcoming a shipment of two recently procured diesel-powered trains, which are poised to enhance both regional and long-distance travel within the country. The trains, previously housed in a warehouse in Poland, are now en route to Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s …

In a move set to revolutionize Ghana’s transport sector, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the launch of the innovative “Tap and Go” digital payment system in Accra. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the way Ghanaians pay for transport fares, drawing parallels to the popular Oyster Card used …

After deliberation with its media partners, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has decided to revoke the media blackout imposed on Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Member of Parliament for Awutu-Senya East and Minister of Fisheries and Aqua Culture Development. The decision, announced on Friday, February 16, 2024, comes after Ms. Koomson …

The Minority in Parliament has emphasized that all ministers reassigned by President Akufo-Addo must undergo vetting and approval by the Appointment Committee of Parliament. According to the opposition lawmaker, the reassignments of five ministers of state to the office of the president should not be considered official until they have …

In a move to promote Ghanaian culture and prevent the extinction of local languages, Parliament has announced plans to allow the use of local languages on the floor of the House. According to Order 63 of the new Standing Orders, Members of Parliament (MPs) will be permitted to use any …

In his new role as Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has outlined his key priorities, aligning with the objectives set by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Nkrumah intends to prioritize rural housing, drainage systems, and the Saglemi project, as announced in a significant ministerial reshuffle. President Akufo-Addo’s …