Ghana Politics

As the strike by tertiary workers continues, the government has taken a step towards resolution by scheduling a meeting with the striking members on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The meeting aims to address the concerns that prompted the industrial action, primarily focusing on the delayed tier 2 pensions with compound …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Ghana’s dedicated efforts towards achieving economic stability, emphasizing that although the nation hasn’t reached its ultimate goal, it is undeniably on the right path. Dr. Leandro Medina, the IMF’s resident representative in Ghana, expressed optimism during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show, …

The Eastern Region is gearing up to welcome John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as he embarks on a comprehensive two-day “Building Ghana” campaign tour from January 30th to January 31st, 2024. The primary objective of this campaign tour is to actively engage with diverse …

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, asserts the party’s commitment to resolving the parliamentary primary dispute in the Yendi constituency, following violent incidents during the ballot counting on January 27, 2024. The Yendi constituency primary, a contest between incumbent MP Farouk Aliu Mahama …

In a recent development, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has been cleared of alleged derogatory remarks made against the Asantehene during the NPP parliamentary vetting process. The decision was reached by the Kumasi Traditional Council, which dismissed the …

In response to escalating tensions and concerns over alleged disparaging comments attributed to him, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, led a delegation from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to the Manhyia Palace. The visit aimed to engage with the Kumasi Traditional Council and address issues arising from …

The Senior Staff Association of Public Universities remains undecided on whether to end their strike, despite the National Labour Commission (NLC) urging them to suspend the industrial action until a meeting with the government on February 1, 2024. The strike, initiated due to the government’s alleged neglect of issues concerning …

p In the NPP primaries for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, the incumbent MP and Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, encountered a tough competition, securing 398 votes. However, Mike Oquaye Jnr emerged victorious with an impressive 1,194 votes on Saturday, January 27. Despite Adwoa Safo’s campaign efforts, …

The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to convene with various political parties today, January 29, during its Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to further explore talks concerning its proposition to shift the general election date. The proposed change suggests moving both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections from December 7 to …

The upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Primaries in Dome Kwabenya Constituency are poised to see 1,840 delegates exercising their voting rights this Saturday. Mr. Osei Bonsu, the NPP Constituency Chair for Dome Kwabenya, confirmed that extensive preparations, involving candidates, the Electoral Commission (EC), police, and other stakeholders, have been …