Ghana Politics

In response to Constitution Day, scheduled for Sunday, January 7th, 2024, the Government has announced an extension of the celebration by designating Monday, January 8th, 2024, as an additional Public Holiday. This declaration, made under Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), aims to broaden …

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has announced the date for its presidential primaries, slated for March 24. During these primaries, aspirants will face a filing fee of 100 thousand Ghana cedis, with the party asserting that their figures are notably lower compared to other major political entities. Janet Asaba, the …

Samuel Owusu Amankwah, a former NPP youth organizer in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, has made allegations of bribery during the vetting process for the parliamentary candidate selection in the area. Amankwah, who was disqualified from contesting against the incumbent Lydia Seyram Alhassan, claimed that he was approached and offered …

Ms. Sarah Adwoa Safo, the Member of Parliament representing Dome-Kwabenya, has expressed her assurance in retaining the trust and confidence of her constituents, despite challenges that have marked her second term in office. Addressing concerns about her tenure, Ms. Safo affirmed her commitment to serving the needs of the Dome-Kwabenya …

Tragedy struck yet again in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region as another man, identified as Papa Kente, fell victim to a fatal shooting on his farm near Shiare. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 2, as Papa Kente tended to his farm along the border between Odomi …

Mr. Edem Eric Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary aspirant for Ketu North in the Volta Region, has initiated a significant project by commissioning mechanized borehole water systems to address long-standing water shortages in local communities. The initiative aims to alleviate the persistent water crises that several communities in …

In a heartwarming gesture of support, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, have extended substantial financial aid towards Failatu AbdulRazak’s ambitious pursuit of the Guinness World Record in cooking. Vice President Bawumia displayed his encouragement by generously donating …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce an extra public holiday for Muslims to coincide with Eid-ul-Fitr, addressing concerns regarding the 29 or 30-day rule for moon sighting during Ramadan. Mahama assured attendees at the 63rd Annual National Conference of the Ghana Muslim Mission in Kumasi that …

In a bid to ensure that vulnerable individuals in Sekondi experience the joy of the holiday season, Blay Nyameke Armah, the NDC’s Parliamentary Candidate for Sekondi, has extended support to 5,000 elderly residents by distributing 5-kilogram bags of rice, amounting to over GH¢500,000 in value. During surprise deliveries to the …

The Ada East District Assembly has strongly refuted claims made by the local miners association operating at Songor, suggesting that the assembly intended to render its members homeless through relocation from the Songor lagoon concession. The salt miners were given a notice to vacate the Ada East sector of the …