Ghana Politics

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns about the readiness of the Electoral Commission (EC) for the upcoming December 07 elections, citing perceived delays in preparations. Dr. Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the NDC, expressed these concerns in an interview on Eyewitness News on …

The Ministry of the Interior has officially announced that Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, will be observed as a statutory public holiday nationwide in commemoration of Independence Day. In a statement released on March 1, 2023, the Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, stressed the significance of this day in Ghana’s …

Mr. Mitchell took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, February 29, and said the passage of the bill would undermine the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Ghanaians. “If it becomes law, this will undermine freedoms for all Ghanaians,” his post read. He called on Ghana to uphold human rights by …

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) have expressed their gratitude and satisfaction following the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill, by Ghana’s Parliament. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has subtly expressed its concerns following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a jail term ranging from …

Deborah Vanessa, known as Sister Derby, a human rights activist and musician, along with her brother, Wanlov Kuborlor, has reacted to the passing of the Anti-Gay Bill in Ghana. Sister Derby questioned the efficacy of the bill in addressing crucial national issues. She voiced her concerns, asking whether the passing …

Graduate unemployed Nurses and Midwives took to the streets of Tamale in the Northern Region to protest against their current situation, expressing frustration with the government and its agencies, particularly the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF). They accuse these entities of failing to grant financial …

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a health television station, MoH TV, in Accra, in a significant move to boost public health education. This initiative aims to educate, inspire, and empower every citizen of Ghana to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being. MoH TV envisions emerging as the …

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is urging President Akufo-Addo to focus on necessary changes to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, before giving it final approval. On Wednesday, February 28, Parliament passed the bill, which imposes a jail term of 6 …

The Ambassador of the United States to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, has expressed her discontent with the recent passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill by the Ghanaian Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, criminalizes and proscribes LGBT activities, …