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Henry Osei declares bid for NPP Bono Regional Treasurer position

‎ ‎‎The Bono Regional Director of Research and Elections for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Osei, popularly known as Karikari, has announced his...

‘This is golden betrayal’ – Minority says after Majority blocks GoldBod probe

Parliament has rejected a Minority-sponsored motion seeking the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the Gold-for-Reserves scheme and its reported financial losses. The...

Democracy in Ghana now a commodity, driven by vote buying and poverty – Prof Alhassan

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Eliasu Alhassan, has warned that democracy in Ghana...

Politicians capitalise on poverty to monetise democracy – Prof. Alhassan

Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University for Development Studies, Prof. Eliasu Alhassan, says politicians are exploiting poverty and illiteracy to...

“Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum held in Tamale [Photos]

The JoyNews’ “Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum held at the GNAT Hall in Tamale brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the growing...

NDC committed to ending sole-sourcing abuse – Alhassan Suhuyini

Deputy Roads and Highways Minister, Alhassan Suhuyini, has reiterated that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) remains committed to ending the abuse of sole...

‘A scandal is inevitable in 4-years, but don’t manufacture them’ – Suhuyini urges restraint

The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has cautioned against the rush to label government actions as scandals, urging the public to...

Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observers for Benin’s high-stakes presidential transition

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to head its Electoral Observation Mission...

NPP National Secretariat deploys regional reps for polling station, electoral area elections

The National Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party has announced the deployment of regional representatives to constituencies across the country to oversee the upcoming...

2028 election: I’ll be the David to bring restoration to Ghana — Janet Nabla

The 2024 flagbearer of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Nabla, has announced her intention to contest the 2028 general elections, positioning herself as...

Vincent Assafuah slams gov’t over ‘zero funding’ for NYA, calls it a ‘generational betrayal’

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the government over what he describes as a lack of financial commitment...

As long as it’s transparent, we have no issue — MP on Damang takeover

The Member of Parliament for Mampong and Minority Spokesperson on Lands and Natural Resources, Kweku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has acknowledged the competence of Ibrahim Mahama and...

I’m still in politics; I’m not really a corporate person – Sammy Gyamfi

The CEO of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has acknowledged a noticeable shift in his public political presence, conceding that his current role demands...

Parliament passes Value-for-Money Office Bill, 2026

Parliament has passed the Value-for-Money Office Bill, 2026, establishing a statutory body to regulate, monitor, coordinate, and promote value-for-money assessments in the management of...

Parliament passes Legal Education Reform Bill

Parliament has approved the Legal Education Bill, 2025, in what is being described as a landmark shift in Ghana’s legal training landscape. The legislation, now...

NDC can no longer be ignored in Ashanti – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has stated that the Ashanti Region can no longer be seen as...

I used personal funds to construct road in Gomoa Central – Kwame Asare Obeng

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has revealed that he has used his personal funds to support road...

Honorary doctorate not needed – Nana Yaa Jantuah praises Mahama’s LGBTQ stance

Presidential staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his stance on LGBTQ issues, saying his moral leadership will be recognised...

I never called for a third term for President Mahama – A-Plus clarifies

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, has clarified that he never advocated for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on...

Common Fund has made my work easier – A-Plus

The independent Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, says his approach to governance is not shaped by tradition or political rivalry,...

I see talking in parliament as a waste of everybody’s time – A-Plus [Audio]

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, says he entered Parliament with a clear ambition to drive industrial...

My focus is industrialisation, not parliamentary debates – A-Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has stated that his focus in Parliament is on development...

Fear of losing elections shouldn’t stop you from doing right — Kwame A-Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A-Plus, has stated that the fear of losing an election...

A-Plus announces plans to build port, launch Free Zones and new city in Gomoa Central

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a port, develop a...

Gomoa Central now most popular constituency in Ghana – A-Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, says his constituency has become the most popular in Ghana...

NDC confident of retaining Sunyani East – MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sunyani, Vincent Agyei Antwi, has expressed confidence that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will retain the Sunyani East...

Big Push: Apologise and retract — Solomon Owusu tells NPP’s Kamal-Deen over funding claims

The Director of Communications of the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has challenged the Deputy National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),...

Attorney-General, OSP received equal budget but… – Dafeamekpor

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has expressed concern over what he describes as a stark disparity in performance between the Attorney-General’s Department and...

You are talking too much lately – Mussa Dankwah told

The Acting Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahdi Jibil, has weighed in on pollster Mussa Dankwah's work, urging him to...

United Nations slavery resolution a win for Ghana and Africa – Afia Korankyewaa

The Deputy Director of Operations of the United Party (UP), Afia Korankyewaa, has hailed the recent United Nations resolution on slavery as a significant...

Minority is angry and frustrating government business – Bia East MP [Audio]

The Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Bia East, Richard Acheampong, has accused the Minority in Parliament of deliberately disrupting...

Sole sourcing not the problem, accountability is – Akwatia MP

The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has defended the government’s use of sole sourcing in awarding contracts, urging critics to focus...

Why do you always raise quorum issues? You can’t eat your cake and have it – Majority to Minority MPs

The Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Bia East, Richard Acheampong, has dismissed claims that Majority MPs are neglecting parliamentary...

Government may take over reclaimed galamsey lands — Lands Ministry PRO

The Media Relations Officer at the Lands Ministry, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has disclosed that the government is considering taking over lands reclaimed from illegal...

PAC Chair accuses majority of abusing parliamentary trust over GH₵68bn audit probe stall

The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused the parliamentary majority of abusing their numbers, following the recall of committee members to...

Asiedu Nketia urges NDC members to retain hardworking executives in internal elections

The National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on party members to retain dedicated executives in the upcoming internal elections. Speaking in...

You’ve 189 MPs and can form quorum without Minority – MP slams Majority over PAC sitting suspension

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) member, Davis Ansah Opoku, has criticised the Majority side in Parliament following the...

Asiedu Nketia credits grassroots engagement for NDC gains in Ashanti Region

National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has said the party’s improved performance in the Ashanti Region was the result of deliberate grassroots...

Take politics out of galamsey fight – Lands Ministry urges unified approach

The Media Relations Officer at the Lands Ministry, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has called for the removal of political influence in the fight against illegal...

Public Accounts Committee reschedules probe of GH₵68bn audit

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has rescheduled its probe into the GH₵68 billion audit to next Monday, March 30, the PAC Chair, Abena Osei-Asare,...