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Ursula Owusu challenges Mahama’s claims on SIM registration, says exercise was credible

Former Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has strongly rebutted comments made by President John Dramani Mahama regarding the 2022–2023 SIM registration exercise,...

Let’s fix governance and performance gaps in SOEs – Experts

Concerns about the performance and management of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have resurfaced following renewed warnings from government that loss-making entities will be reformed, merged,...

I once shouted ‘3y3 Zu’ when the light went out, but… – Political Activist

A political activist and leading member of Arise Ghana, Selorm Dramani Dzramado, has urged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reassess its strategy...

MP Dorcas Affo-Toffey’s education investments begin to yield results in Jomoro

The massive infrastructure, human and logistical investments by the Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, over the...

Baba Jamal raises alarm over alleged discrimination against Zongo residents in access to national IDs

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has raised alarm over what he describes as discrimination against residents of Zongo...

2028 election: I will accept NPP running mate slot if offered – Deputy Minority Leader

The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, has dismissed claims that she is lobbying to be the New Patriotic...

Jinijini–Sampa road to be completed by 2027 — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the 80-kilometre Jinijini–Sampa road will be completed by 2027. He gave the assurance during an inspection of the...

Gov’t must heed plight of women in cocoa price crisis – Afigya Kwabre South MP

The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre South, Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam, has highlighted the struggles of cocoa farmers, particularly women, who are grappling...

Don’t boast about scrapping E-Levy — NPP’s Jennifer Queen to NDC

The Deputy Director of communication for the New Patriotic Party, Jennifer Queen, has criticised the NDC government for taking credit for scrapping the electronic...

GH₵1 fuel levy not meant to cheat Ghanaians — NDC communicator

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Awo Kekeli, has defended the government’s introduction of the GH₵1 fuel levy, insisting it...

NIB reverts to BNI as Parliament approves new security legislation

Parliament has approved the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, restoring the name Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) for the agency that had been...

NPP will govern Ghana in 2029; we’ll win if elections are held today – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has declared that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) would secure victory and become the majority in...

World Bank pledges support for parliamentary capacity building and job creation in Ghana

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s development through capacity building for Parliament and initiatives aimed at job creation. Country Director for...

World Bank pledges $3bn investment in Ghana’s economy to boost growth

The World Bank Group has committed to investing over $3 billion in Ghana’s economy to enhance economic growth, with a focus on agriculture, energy,...

Consult Akufo-Addo on governance — Annoh-Dompreh tells Mahama amid cocoa crisis

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to seek guidance from former President Nana...

NPP urges members to register for cards

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akan Constituency has intensified its call on members and sympathisers to register for the Party’s membership cards,...

Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill 2025 passed

Parliament has passed the Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill, 2025, a legislative move designed to strengthen the safety net for bank customers and bring...

NPP targets 2028 comeback, declares no NDC seat safe

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its determination to reclaim political dominance in the 2028 general elections, asserting that no parliamentary seat currently...

NDC officials threaten us over cocoa farmers’ engagement – Minority Chief Whip alleges

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has alleged that some high-ranking officials within the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Emmanuel Nii Commey declares bid for NDC Deputy National Organizer

Emmanuel Nii Commey has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in...

Minority demands removal of 1 Cedi fuel levy over rising prices

The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to scrap the 1 Ghana cedi fuel levy, saying it is placing an unbearable burden...

PBC’s financial crisis leaves cocoa farmers in limbo – Minority whip alleges

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has raised concerns over the financial difficulties facing the Produce Buying Company (PBC), warning that cocoa farmers are...

Why another SIM re-registration? — Expert demands answers from government

Governance and International Relations expert, Mathias Bonzo Ewewro-Boateng, has questioned the rationale behind plans for another SIM card re-registration exercise by the Ministry of...

Minority says PURC utility cuts too small, urges deeper reductions for consumers

The Minority in Parliament has called for further reductions in electricity and water tariffs, arguing that the recent adjustments by the Public Utilities Regulatory...

No one wants a one-sided friendship – Ejisu MP compares cocoa farmers’ plight to broken promises [Audio]

The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has criticised the government over the plight of cocoa farmers, arguing that they are being unfairly...

Employees compensation the largest share of gov’t expenditure – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that compensation for Ghana’s public sector employees represents the largest portion of government expenditure, placing...

Odike, Sam Pyne clash on live radio [Video]

What was expected to be a decent panel discussion on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem turned into a heated argument between former Mayor of the...

Minority threatens “Adagya” demo if government attempts further cocoa price cut

Ranking Member of Parliament’s Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, has warned the government and cocoa sector leadership against any...

Karma is real – Kwadwo Poku says NDC now faces what they criticised

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Poku, has weighed in on the recent surge in fuel prices, attributing the situation...

Your concerns may be legitimate, but… – Ejisu MP tells NDC youth who locked up NHIA Office

The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has condemned the recent locking up of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office in the...

“Unacceptable”- Chief condemns NDC’s attempt to disrupt Minority’s engagement with cocoa farmers

The Chief of Bonkrom in the Ahafo Ano North District of the Ashanti Region, Nana Kwadwo Nsiah I, has condemned the National Democratic Congress'...

Ghana, Kyrgyzstan sign visa waiver deal to boost diplomatic ties

Ghana and the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant step in strengthening...

New Juaben South MP calls for arrest of NDC youth who locked up Ejisu NHIA office

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in the...

Ellembelle KK commends Mahama over security recruitment expansion

The Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Ellembelle KK, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for responding to public concerns by expanding recruitment...

Minority urges immediate payment of outstanding UK scholarship fees

The Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling for the urgent payment of unpaid tuition and associated fees owed to Ghanaian students studying in the...

Inflation dropped to 3.3%, and you say Ghanaians are suffering? — Hopeson Adorye questions NPP man

A leading member of the United Party (UP), Hopeson Adorye, has disputed claims that Ghanaians are currently worse off, despite improvements in key economic...

NPP’s Awal Mohammed questions government’s claims on economic stability

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awal Mohammed, has questioned the government’s claims about the strength of the economy, arguing that recent...

We have the men for the job; appoint us – Ejisu NDC Organiser justifies NHIA office lock-up

The Ejisu Constituency Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sani Shaibu, has defended the decision by some party supporters to lock up the...

‘This nonsense protest must stop’ – Minority slams Ejisu NDC youth over NHIA office attack

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate arrest of individuals responsible for the unlawful closure of the National Health Insurance Authority...

MPs in power bear brunt of recruitment demands, says Akrofuom MP

The Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, has revealed that MPs in government face more pressure from their constituents compared to those in...