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Akufo-Addo, Bawumia have spent 8 years blaming me for their incompetence – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has accused the Akufo-Addo-led government of blaming him and COVID-19 for their poor performance. The former President...

2024 Election: Vote wisely – Weta paramount chief urges residents

The Paramount Chief of Weta Traditional Area and President of the Weta Traditional Council in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, Torgbui...

Treat Bawumia’s Volta Regional tour as null and void – NDC Chairman

The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has called on residents to disregard the just-ended tour of the New...

2024 polls: ISSER urges government not to overspend

The Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) has issued a cautionary call for fiscal restraint as the country heads into the 2024...

Children under 18 will receive GHC500 monthly if I become President – Akpaloo

The presidential candidate for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has announced ambitious initiatives to support Ghanaian citizens if elected on December...

NDC unveils ‘empty promises’ of Bawumia’s Volta Region tour

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region, Mawutor Agbavitor, has criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New...

We can’t achieve much with a 24-hour economy — ISSER

The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof. Peter Quartey, has called for the integration of the proposed 24-hour...

2024 polls: I’ll pull a big surprise in December; NPP can’t match me – Alan

The Leader and Founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has voiced strong confidence in his chances for the December 7 elections, predicting...

Appiah-Kubi endorses U.S. visa restrictions on election disruptors

Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has backed the U.S.-imposed visa restrictions targeting individuals attempting to disrupt Ghana’s electoral process ahead of...

Ghana Freedom Party opens book of condolence for Akua Donkor

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) will open a book of condolence for its late presidential candidate, Akua Donkor, at the Accra International Conference Centre...

Bawumia has been faithful to me; I can’t say anything bad about him – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his unwavering support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that his vice president has been a loyal and capable partner...

EC suspends printing of ballot papers over Akua Donkor’s death

The Electoral Commission (EC) has suspended the printing of ballot papers for the 2024 presidential election following the death of Akua Donkor, the candidate...

Alan to host Accra edition of ‘Afrafranto Mega Victory Walk’

Following the Afrafranto Mega Victory Walk in the Ashanti Region, Alan Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, is set to bring...

Bawumia shakes Accra markets as traders hail Free SHS

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, continued his campaign tour of Accra, with a special focus on the...

Can transparency save the EC’s image? Prof. Agyeman-Duah on the way forward

With a mandate to ensure free and fair elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) faces the steep challenge of regaining public trust, and Prof. Baffour...

South Africa government split over Ukraine visa deal

A controversial agreement to grant Ukrainian diplomats visa-free access to South Africa has sparked outrage within political circles. South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber,...

‘Corruption goes beyond perception; things are getting out of hand’ – Domelevo on state failures

Former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo has raised pressing concerns over Ghana’s deepening corruption crisis. He stated that the issue is no longer a mere...

‘We need clarity, not intimidation’ – Domelevo tells EC

As Ghana approaches a crucial election season, former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo is urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to publicly outline the specific...

TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man

The surging global popularity of TikTok has seen the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, become China's richest person. According to a rich list produced by...

‘We’ve moved past taxation; it’s robbery now’ – Domelevo

In a fiery critique of Ghana’s fiscal policies, former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo has accused the government of abandoning ethical taxation in favour...

‘Man up and debate me, Mahama’ – Bawumia fires back with 50 questions

The flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has responded sharply to former President John Mahama’s latest questions about his record...

Charlotte Osei’s removal by Akufo-Addo chipped away trust in EC – Prof Agyeman-Duah

A former senior UN Governance Advisor, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has voiced his concerns about the impact of former Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Charlotte Osei’s...

NPP inducing rural voters’ with salt, maggi cubes and kerosene – Joyce Bawah claims

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the campaign spokesperson and special aide to NDC flagbearer John Mahama, has alleged that the NPP is attempting to influence rural...

‘Decline in public trust in EC Is worrying’ – Dr Pumpuni Asante calls for urgent reforms

The Director of Policy Engagements and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has expressed concerns over the declining public trust in Ghana’s Electoral...

What does Ghana’s Electoral laws say about a candidate’s death

When a presidential or parliamentary candidate dies after the close of nominations but before the election, Ghana’s electoral laws impose a duty on the...

UTAG’s anti-galamsey strike achieved nothing – Prof Boadi [Video]

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Isaac Boadi, has downplayed the effectiveness...

UTAG has no benefit for members – Prof Issac Boadi

The Dean of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Professor Isaac Boadi, has criticized the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)...

I can vouch for Bawumia’s qualities; he’s best to succeed me – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his confidence in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the best candidate to succeed him and lead Ghana forward. Speaking...

Parliament shouldn’t be taken for granted – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasised that the Legislature is a vital institution in governance. According to him, the House should not be...

Five unforgettable moments of Akua Donkor’s political life

The death of the flag bearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, has evoked some memorable moments of her life. Akua Donkor whose...

My women’s dev’t fund policy will empower women financially – Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged that his Women's Development Fund policy will enhance the financial standing of...

Don’t rush to abolish double-track system – Adutwum warns

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has issued a warning against the hasty abolition of the double-track system, emphasizing that an abrupt end could...

Akua Donkor: Ejuratia residents mourn as daughter calls for state burial

Inhabitants of Ejuratia in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, the birthplace of the late Akua Donkor, leader of the Ghana...

Mahama urges calm amidst renewed chieftaincy clashes in Bawku

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has urged calm and restraint among Bawku residents following the resurgence of chieftaincy clashes. The long-standing conflict...

Akua Donkor’s family reacts to her death

The bereaved family of the late Akua Donkor, founder and flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has expressed their shock following her passing...

Mahama’s 5 questions for Bawumia [Listen]

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has tasked his main contender in the 2024 election, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to answer certain...

Dafeamekpor supports 47 needy tertiary students

Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has extended a helping hand to 47 tertiary students in his constituency by providing...

NPP’s pledge to enroll security workers in CAP 30 pension scheme is contradictory – Prof. Mashud

The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Retirement Research (ACRR), Abdallah Mashud, has criticized the ruling New Patriotic Party's (NPP) promise to enroll...

Shatta Bandle joins Nana Kwame Bediako on campaign tour [Video]

Social media sensation Shatta Bandle is the latest to endorse the candidacy of the New Force Revolutionary Movement’s flagbearer, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known...

2024 polls: Safely guard Ghana’s fragile peace – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize peace and unity as the December elections draw...