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‘It’s worth it, a lot has been achieved’ – Habib Iddrisu defends recall of Parliament

Deputy Majority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu has defended the decision to recall Parliament, stating that significant progress has been made despite criticisms. Speaking on Joy...

I didn’t do NDC’s campaign song for money – Jack Alolome

Gospel musician, Jack Alolome has stated that his decision to do a campaign song for the NDC’s Presidential Candidate, John Mahama, is not monetary. He...

State must invest more in public basic education – Dr Apaak

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr. Clement Apaak, has called for increased state investment in basic education in Ghana. He expressed concerns that funding...

2024 election: CPP Chairman calls for vigorous change to break NDC, NPP dominance

The Oti Regional Chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), urged Ghanaians to consider alternatives to the long-standing dominance of the New Patriotic Party...

I’m quality, have experience – Mahama replies Bawumia over ‘second-hand’ label

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has replied Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for labelling him as second hand, while urging...

Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of sabotaging gov’t business

Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused his colleagues in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of economic sabotage. Once again, the Majority side tried...

CPP presidential primary: Results so far

The Convention's People Party (NPP) primary to elect a flagbearer for the 2024 election has ended in all 16 regions nationwide. Voting, sorting and counting...

1D1F: Minority blocks $350 million tax waiver

The Minority in Parliament has walked the talk by blocking tax waivers in excess of $350 million for five companies under the One District One...

Galamsey: Akufo-Addo’s claim of risking his presidency was a scam – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has criticized President Akufo-Addo's claim that he would risk his presidency to...

Bawumia’s role as Veep is not to make decisions but advice – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has stated the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia can...

One arrested in connection with Awutu Bereku shooting incident

The Ghana Police Service has arrested one person, Nai Akwasi Lartey, in connection with a shooting incident at Awutu Bereku in the Central region. The...

Prof Mike Ocquaye presided over Ghana’s worst Parliament – Edudzi Tamaklo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Legal Affairs has said former Speaker, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye presided over the worst Parliament in the...

How will tax waivers benefit businesses as dollar skyrockets? – Murtala Mohammed

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has responded to claims by New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs that the National Democratic...

NDC member reportedly shot during coronation at Awutu Bereku

The Awutu Senya East Municipality branch of the National Democratic Congress is demanding for justice for its member who was shot during a coronation...

Yaw Frimpong wins CPP presidential primary in Ashanti region

Legal practitioner, Yaw Anokye Frimpong has garnered overwhelming votes in  Convention People’s Party (CPP) presidential primary in the Ashanti region. 423 delegates gathered at the...

I’ve no doubt NDC will form the next majority in parliament – Edudzi Tamaklo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Legal Affairs, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, is confident the party will form the Majority caucus in the ninth...

Mahama pledges to ensure prompt release of Common Fund

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has expressed worry over the delays associated with the release of common funds to the...

Alan replies Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu for blaming him for economic challenges

In a highly engaging discussion on X, hosted by social media influencer KALYJAY and attracting over 16,000 participants, the presidential candidate of the rapidly...

It’s wrong not to grant Chief Justice, Speaker motorcade and siren – Haruna Iddrisu

The controversial Road Traffic Regulation Amendment Bill 2024 which sought to allow MPs, Ministers, and other public officers to use sirens and drive without...

Buying construction equipment for Kasoa-Winneba road didn’t go through Parliament – Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has clarified the circumstances surrounding the construction of the Kasoa-Winneba road. He explained that, the project is entirely funded by...

Speaker, Chief Justice excluded from siren privileges in new Traffic Law

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has raised concerns over the exclusion of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Justice from the list of...

Make APC the third force – Ayariga tells Ghanaians

The flagbearer of the All Peoples Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga, has urged Ghanaians to make the party the third force in the upcoming...

NPP’s track record in education unprecedented – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said the party's record in education is unprecedented in the history of Ghana. According...

Sammy Gyamfi’s take on what can end ‘galamsey’

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that getting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) out of office...

Parliament approves $250 million for the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme.

Parliament has approved $250 million for the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme. The fund will be used to support efficient power distribution and help reduce...

We endorse mismanagement when we refuse change – Ayariga

The flagbearer of the All Peoples Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga, has stated that Ghana needs new leadership to steer the affairs of the...

Hassan Ayariga announces Rev Samuel Mensah as APC’s running mate

The flagbearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga has introduced Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah as his running mate for the...

Direct NPP MPs to remove posters on DRIP equipment – Mahama tells Bawumia

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama,  has called on Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, to...

2024 polls: Ghana will be better off with NPP in power – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasised that Ghana stands to gain immensely if the NPP continues in...

NDC group clashes with Police at Finance Ministry

Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Brigade have faced off with the Police at the Finance Ministry. This was...

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expresses concern about difficulties facing fishermen

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku- Agyemang, has noted that many fishermen suffer to get outboard motors...

CPP goes to polls to choose a flagbearer

The Convention People's Party (CPP) is holding a Presidential Congress to select a flagbearer in the Ashanti Region. 423 delegates have gathered at the GNAT...

The upcoming election is about the future of Ghana – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Alhaji Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, is urging Ghanaians to prioritize their future and vote for him in the December...

NPP suspends two Walewale constituency executives over misconduct

Two constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Walewale, North-East Region, have been suspended effective immediately for what the party has described...

Akufo-Addo’s mismanagement lets Ivory Coast overtake Ghana’s economy – Mahama

Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the Akufo-Addo-led administration for its alleged mismanagement. He claimed that Ivory Coast...

PPP supports NDC’s call for forensic audit of voters’ register

The National General Secretary of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Remy Edmundson has expressed the party's support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s demand...

Dismiss and prosecute officers engaged in illegal land allocation in Northern region – Minority to Lands Ministry

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate dismissal and prosecution of Lands Commission officers involved in the illegal allocation of government lands...

Election 2024: NDC will ruthlessly fight galamsey – Ablakwa

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to implement a stringent strategy to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The party criticized the current...

Minority demands list of Northern Region lands leased without approval

The Minority in Parliament has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to urgently disclose the list of lands in the Northern...

Don’t divert drought relief funds to NPP sympathisers – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has issued a strong warning that his party will not tolerate any attempts...