Ghana Politics

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has declared a slight decrease in electricity charges for residential consumers. However, lifeline consumers (0-30 kWh) and residential consumers using 0-300 kWh will not experience any change in their rates. According to the PURC, the reduction of 6.56% will benefit residential consumers using 301 …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced in the 2024 State of the Nation address delivered on Tuesday, February 27, that the Tamale International Airport is going to be renamed Yakubu Tali International Airport. He said, “I have one more scheduled date with the House, when I would be here …

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has rejected investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ application for certiorari against Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. The five-member panel, led by Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, upheld the previous ruling by the High Court. This legal …

In a bid to bolster Ghana’s industrialization efforts, President Akufo-Addo has revealed plans to introduce legislation prohibiting the export of raw bauxite. This announcement came during his State of the Nation Address to the 8th Parliament. President Akufo-Addo outlined the government’s commitment to the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation’s Four …

  President Akufo-Addo delivered his penultimate State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27, 2024. Please read full speech below: It is always exhilarating to be back in Parliament, and to discharge the duty, in fulfillment of Article 67 of the Constitution, of delivering to the House a …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in his recent State of the Nation address, expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Bawku, describing it as a tragic situation that is not only destroying a once-thriving town but also diverting resources that could be used for development. The president highlighted the …

In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Tuesday, February 27, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed optimism about Ghana’s future, stating that the country is overcoming its challenges and moving forward. He acknowledged the difficulties faced in the past but emphasized that Ghana is now on the path …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced plans to rename the Kumasi International Airport to the Nana Agyeman Prempeh I International Airport. Additionally, the recently commissioned airport in Tamale will be named the Yakubu Tali International Airport. The President made this announcement during his State of the Nation address on …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that the flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has officially submitted his choice for a running mate to the party’s leadership in preparation for the 2024 elections. In a statement released by the General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party confirmed receiving the formal communication …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the public that the recent change in leadership at the Ministry of Finance will not impact the terms agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the three-year US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) aimed at supporting Ghana’s economic policies and reforms. Following …