Ghana Politics

Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, has reassured Ghanaians of the security and robustness of the EC’s systems, ensuring a transparent and credible election on December 7. Addressing concerns about missing Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs), Dr. Asare emphasized that all EC …

A member of the Mines and Energy Committee in Parliament, Edward Bawa, has expressed disappointment in Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s recent comments regarding the need for a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Dr. Prempeh, speaking at the inauguration of the NPP campaign team in …

President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Francis Fiakpui as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Hohoe Municipal Assembly, following the termination of the appointment of the Assembly’s previous MCE, Daniel Noble Awumey. The Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, …

Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has challenged individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules. His remarks come amidst the prevailing power challenges in the country, notably in the Greater Accra Region, impacting both individuals …

In a recent address at the NPP International Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s Flagbearer, emphasized his commitment to accountability if elected President. He contrasted this with his main opponent, former President John Mahama, whom he claimed would not be accountable since he has stated he …

Kwesi Ahwoi, a prominent figure in Ghana’s opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a public apology to the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, and his running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, following a recent controversy over his remarks at an event in Accra. During the event, which was held …

Prophet Kofi Oduro, the leader of Alabaster Ministry International, has sparked controversy with recent comments regarding the moral conduct of pastors and politicians in Ghana. In a video shared by Trends GH TV, Prophet Oduro expressed concern over what he sees as a troubling trend of infidelity, substance abuse, and …

Field officers engaged by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2023 district-level elections have raised complaints about the prolonged delay in receiving their allowances. These officers played critical roles during the elections, which involved the training and deployment of over 100,000 officials to 38,000 polling stations nationwide in December of …

During the 12th Information Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) Conference in Accra, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to utilizing technology to drive development and bolster economic growth. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful highlighted the crucial role of technology in shaping Ghana’s future, noting significant progress in …

In response to Speaker Alban Bagbin’s statement regarding the Parliament’s decision to halt the approval process for ministerial nominees, the Attorney-General has issued a detailed response clarifying the legal status of the situation. The Attorney-General, in a letter dated March 21, 2024, addressed to Speaker Bagbin, highlighted several key points …