Ghana Politics

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the filing fees for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will remain the same as in 2020. This means that presidential candidates will be required to pay GH¢100,000, while parliamentary candidates will pay GH¢10,000. The decision to maintain the fees follows a …

Tragedy struck during the 67th Independence anniversary celebrations in Koforidua, Eastern Region, as a military officer from the Ghana Air Force collapsed and passed away. The officer was among 66 others who collapsed during the parade and received immediate medical attention from stationed doctors at the venue. Despite efforts to …

Parliament was thrown into mourning today following the passing of Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, Member of Parliament for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister. Dr. Kumah reportedly passed away in the early hours of Thursday, March 7, after a brief illness. His sudden demise led to the suspension of the afternoon’s …

Early Life and Education Hon. Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, born on August 4, 1978, in Ejisu Odaho, Ashanti Region, Ghana, was a distinguished Ghanaian politician, entrepreneur, preacher, and lawyer. He received his secondary education at Opoku Ware School in Kumasi. Continuing his academic journey, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts …

The sudden demise of Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, has left the nation mourning. Sources close to the family confirmed to Citi News that the 45-year-old MP passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a wife and six children. John Ampontuah Kumah, affectionately …

Ahmed Ibrahim, the First Deputy Minority Whip, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of employing delaying tactics to avoid signing the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. The bill, which was approved by Parliament on February 28, 2024, criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, promotion, advocacy, and funding. According to Ibrahim, President Akufo-Addo has …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has called for an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting today to deliberate on issues surrounding the electoral calendar for the upcoming December 7 elections. The purpose of the meeting is to address concerns raised by various political parties regarding the scheduling of the polls. However, both …

During the ceremony held at the newly inaugurated Koforidua Youth Resource Center, which boasts a seating capacity of 5,000, President Ouattara highlighted the strong diplomatic ties between Ivory Coast and Ghana. He described President Akufo-Addo’s governance as effective and underscored the recognition as a reflection of their close relationship. President …

The Gbewaa Palace, representing the Dagbon kingdom, has strongly opposed President Akufo-Addo’s decision to rename the Tamale International Airport after Tolon Naa Yakubu Tali. The palace, led by the King of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, has called on the President to reconsider the decision, citing potential controversy and …

The 67th Independence Day Parade at the Tamale Jubilee Park on Wednesday, March 6, was marred by a concerning incident as a total of 72 people collapsed due to severe dehydration from the harsh weather conditions. Among those who collapsed were students, service personnel, and soldiers, all of whom had …