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Minority accuses gov’t of attempting to ‘run away’ from anti-LGBTQ+ bill

The sudden disappearance of the controversial anti-LBGTQ+ bill from Parliament’s Order Paper has sparked strong reactions from members of the Minority, who are demanding...

Declining public confidence in Mahama’s administration worrying – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over what it describes as declining public confidence in the Mahama administration. According to the caucus, the drop...

NDC gov’t is a better implementer of Free SHS, NHIS – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has claimed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has proven to be a more effective implementer of major...

Scrapping 1D1F undermines job creation agenda — Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has taken a swipe at the government over what he describes as a lack of serious effort to tackle unemployment,...

Afenyo-Markin demands overhaul of Free SHS placement system

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has taken issue with the current implementation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, arguing...

Legal challenges, not Akufo-Addo, stalled anti-LGBTQ+ bill — Ntim Fordjour

Member of Parliament for Assin South , Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has dismissed claims that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo deliberately refused to...

“Kennedy Agyapong is the man to deal with internal party cracks” – Kobina Amo-Aidoo

Aspiring Ashanti Regional Assistant Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Kobina Amo-Aidoo is rooting for a Kennedy Agyapong leadership for the next general elections. He...

Minority pushes for parliamentary scrutiny of flagship programmes

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the government for failing to submit key documents on its major flagship programmes to Parliament for scrutiny and...

Parliament can pass anti-LGBTQ+ Bill within six months if… — Ntim Fordjour

Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, says the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill could be passed into law...

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill set for first reading in Parliament today

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has revealed that the reintroduced Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025 is expected to...

Nii Lante Vanderpuye eyes NDC National Chairmanship, but under one condition

National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and former Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio Constituency, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has indicated...

Parliamentary bills will steer Ghana toward self-sufficiency — Ekumfi MP

Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, Dr Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, has expressed confidence in the country’s economic outlook, saying recent policy measures being discussed in...

Bagbin calls for official leave days for MPs

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called for the introduction of official leave periods for Members of Parliament (MPs), noting that the...

Ashie Moore apologises over Adenta–Lakeside road, assures fix soon

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has apologised to residents of Adenta over comments made...

Galamsey has worsened under NDC gov’t – Afenyo-Markin insists

The Minority in Parliament has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of worsening the illegal mining (galamsey) menace despite earlier promises to...

‘NPP MPs no longer micro minority but minuscule’ – Majority Leader teases

Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has taken a lighthearted jab at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus following the swearing-in of Members of Parliament for...

Majority Leader pushes for stronger job creation policies

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has urged lawmakers to prioritise job creation as Parliament reconvenes for a new session, emphasising that Ghana’s...

Ghana’s economy back on right track – Ayariga

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed satisfaction with the state of Ghana’s economy, declaring that the country is on a path...

Enough talk, time for action — Afenyo-Markin rallies Parliament to fight galamsey

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for urgent and decisive measures to confront Ghana’s worsening illegal mining crisis, warning that the...

Bagbin swears in MPs-elect for Akwatia and Tamale Central

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin has officially sworn in two new Members of Parliament—Bernard Bediako Baidoo of Akwatia and Professor Alidu Seidu of...

Akufo-Addo urges NPP presidential aspirants to focus on issues and unity ahead of primaries

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on all New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants to conduct issue-based campaigns anchored in mutual respect...

Akufo-Addo hosts NPP presidential aspirants for unity breakfast meeting

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, hosted a breakfast meeting with the five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic...

Tony Aidoo dismisses Kennedy Agyapong’s presidential bid; questions character and track record

Former Deputy Minister and Ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has completely dismissed the presidential bid of Kennedy Agyapong, businessman and former Assin...

2024 election: Don’t solely blame Bawumia for NPP’s loss – Kofi Tonto

Political Aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop blaming Dr....

How tracking the US30 index helps investors in emerging markets make smarter decisions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that tracks thirty of the largest, publicly traded companies in the United States. This...

Parliament resumes today for final session of legislative year

Parliament will resume sittings today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, for the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament. The session, which marks...

Minority demands urgent government action on Volta Lake transport safety

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for urgent government action to improve safety on the Volta Lake following the boat disaster near Kete...

NPP race: Bawumia retains strong lead among supporters in latest poll

A recent survey has shown that former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, continues to...

NDC must take full responsibility for galamsey fight — Kwasi Kwarteng

Lawyer and spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has called on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take full responsibility for the ongoing...

Ursula Owusu officially declares bid for NPP General Secretary position

Former Communications and Digitalisation Minister , Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has officially declared her intention to contest for the position of General Secretary of the New...

Bawumia passed the loyalty test from Ghanaians after his first attempt – Martin Korsah

Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has expressed strong confidence in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ability to lead the New Patriotic...

Don’t fall for lies against Bawumia – Techiman South MP warns NPP members

Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Techiman and the Bono...

United Party Chairman Boniface dares NPP to challenge use of party name in court

The National Chairman of the newly formed United Party, Abubakar Saddique Boniface, has said he would welcome a legal challenge from the New Patriotic...

Ken Agyapong has never considered going independent, he’s a loyal NPP member – Charles Bissue

An aide to Kennedy Agyapong has dismissed claims that the outspoken New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart ever considered leaving the party or contesting as...

Politics is a tool for transformation, not a means for selfish gain – Dr Adutwum

Aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on...

2028 Election: Adutwum promises free university education if elected president

Former Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has promised to introduce free university education in Ghana if elected...

Bawumia is most viable; if we want to experiment, we can choose someone else – Techiman South MP

Former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development and MP for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has called on New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

I’ll bring world-class development; you can believe me – Bawumia

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured Ghanaians of world-class development under his presidency, pointing to...

Bryan Acheampong begins Ashanti region tour to strengthen NPP grassroots support

Presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has arrived in the Ashanti Region to continue his nationwide constituency tour aimed...

NPP considers legal action against Alan Kyerematen over use of ‘United Party’ name

The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Tia Kabiru, has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is considering legal action against Alan Kyerematen over...