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We’re an orphan constituency – Likpe chiefs seek NDC’s support for development

The Chiefs of the Likpe Traditional Area in the Oti Region have expressed optimism that their constituency will no longer be politically "orphaned" in...

2024 polls: CPP flagbearer pledges free compulsory education for all Ghanaians if elected

The flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimponmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, has vowed to fully implement the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education...

CPP flagbearer blames NPP and NDC for Ghana’s economic struggles

The Presidential Candidate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimponmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, has strongly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the...

Drobonsohene restricts Cheddar for campaigning without permission

The chief of Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains District of the Ashanti Region has revealed that he expelled Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known...

Ex-Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan meets Ghana Police over elections

A delegation from the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), led by former Nigerian President, His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, met with Ghana's National...

PPP supports Organised Labour’s strike over illegal mining

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has backed Organised Labour’s decision to initiate a nationwide strike over illegal mining in the country.On Monday, October 7,...

Dissident Organized Labour members plan to sue over ‘unlawful’ galamsey strike threat

A senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr Sampson Anomah, has revealed that he and other dissenting members of Organized Labour are prepared to...

Organized Labour accused of meddling in politics over galamsey demands

A senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has accused Organized Labour of deviating from its core mandate and meddling in politics with its...

Lands minister addresses claims of issuing over 1,400 mining licenses since 2022

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has refuted claims that the current government has issued an excessive number of mining...

Delays in bail process keep anti-galamsey protesters detained despite court order

Fifty-one activists from the Democracy Hub remain in police custody despite being granted bail by the High Courts of Accra.This is according to a...

I’m disappointed in NDC – PNC Chairman [Video]

The National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC) Samson Asaki Awingobit has said he is disappointed in the National Democratic Congress (NDC).This according...

Alan is the 3rd force Ghanaians are crying for – Suma Manhene

The Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr Afram Obrempong III, has lauded Alan Kyerematen, the leader and presidential candidate for the...

Thousands join protest against delay in anti-LGBTQ bill approval [Photos]

Thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets on Tuesday October 8, 2024 to protest the delay in the approval of the anti-LGBTQ bill.The demonstration...

Torgbui Salu III calls for peaceful voting and unity among citizens

Torgbui Salu III of Anlo Afiadenyigba has called on Ghanaians to ensure peace and unity during elections, urging citizens to resist any political groups...

Alan pledges bold constitutional shake-up to empower chiefs

The Presidential candidate and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has given a firm assurance to traditional leaders that he...

2024 polls: PNC was under duress but it’s a lesson – National Chairman on disqualification 

The National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC) Samson Asaki Awingobit has said the party was under pressure in preparing for the 2024...

Bawumia-led-government to promote responsible small-scale mining – NAPO

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has assured Ghanaians that a future government led...

2024 election: PNC presidential candidate will be on the ballot – Chairman 

The National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC), Samson Asaki Awingobit  is optimistic about their presidential candidate being on the ballot for the...

Apostle Prof Opoku Onyinah writes on elections and prophecies

The National Peace Council of Ghana recently organised a forum in Accra for prophets, aimed at helping them in handling their prophetic messages responsibly...

Over 100 supporters of Alan’s Movement for Change defect to NPP

With less than 60 days to the December 7 election, some supporters of Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change in the Central Region have switched...

2024 election: NDC strategically using ‘galamsey’ – Kwabena Agyepong

A senior campaign advisor to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the opposition NDC of using the issue of illegal mining or "galamsey,"...

Claim NPP government recorded annual electricity increment of 11%, false

Claim: Dr Ezekiel Agyekum-Obeng, a communications team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that the NPP government recorded 11% of annual electricity...

Don’t vote ‘skirt and blouse’ – Upper Denkyira NDC Chairman begs supporters

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper Denkyira West Constituency, Boamah Mensah, has called on party supporters to avoid the...

2024 polls: We never promised to release provisional voters register in a week – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims that it agreed to release a revised version of the 2024 voter register within a week following...

2024 polls: Bawumia’s track record proves his readiness to lead – Kwabena Agyepong

Senior Campaign Adviser to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has praised the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer for his exceptional leadership and significant...

Organised Labour’s galamsey-induced nationwide strike politically inspired – Kofi Akpaloo

The Presidential candidate for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has claimed that the planned nationwide strike by organised labour against illegal...

Asiedu Nketia embarks on 4-day Volta Regional tour

The National Chairman of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has commenced a four-day campaign tour in the Volta Region today.The...

Akufo-Addo celebrates Bawumia on 61st birthday

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his warm wishes to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as he marks his 61st birthday.In a message...

We trust in your ability to help Bawumia succeed – Mamponghene to Napo

The Paramount Chief of the Mampong Traditional Area, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has expressed confidence in the abilities of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the...

Omane Boamah reminds EC to release voter’s register after last Tuesday’s IPAC meeting

Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to honour...

Minority to petition Parliament over govt’s silence on galamsey

The Chairman of Parliament's Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Technology, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has revealed plans to bring up the issue of illegal...

I found it very sad – Kwabena Agyepong on Alan Kyerematen’s resignation from NPP

Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Senior Campaign Adviser to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep disappointment over Alan Kyerematen’s recent departure from the New Patriotic Party...

Govt to revoke mining in forest reserves, soldiers to burn galamsey equipment

The government has agreed to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L. I. 2462) as part of a new move...

Galamsey menace: Which administration granted most mining licenses?

Introduction Ghana heads into a crucial election on Dec 7, 2024. Several issues have headlined social and traditional media discussions ahead of the polls. Mining...

2024 elections: ‘I can change NDC’s ballot position’ – Wontumi dares Owusu Bempah [Video]

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has strongly criticized Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah...

PPP backs TUC’s call for nationwide strike over galamsey menace

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has thrown its full support behind the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in its call for a nationwide strike to...

‘President Akua Donkor’ – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

It’s over now–a much-awaited face-to-face encounter between the Electoral Commission and a pack of political wisemen called IPAC, representing various political parties plus concert...

Dear God, Why I’m not adding Ghanaian politicians to my prayer topics?

I bolted from church one Sunday, infuriated. When my pastor called for the entire congregation to pray for the government of Ghana, anger surged...

NPP Driver Group, Friendly Driver Team take Bawumia campaign to bus stops in Ashanti

Two groups by name Drivers for NPP Association and Friendly Driver Campaign Team on Saturday took bus stops and lorry terminals in the Ashanti...

I will die for NDC to retain Cape Coast North seat – Chairman

The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu, has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure...