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I will reduce mining export tax to 1% under my Presidency to curb gold smuggling – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to reduce the mining export tax to 1% if elected...

Minority insists Parliament recall wasn’t done in good faith; Majority disagrees

The Minority in Parliament is taking on the Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for unilaterally triggering a recall of Parliament, despite knowing the scheduled period...

2024 election: Reject Mahama – Kwamena Duncan tells Ghanaians

Former Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan has urged Ghanaians not to vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, in the...

People are only mistaking NAPO’s bravery for arrogance – Denkyirahemaa

The queen mother of Denkyira, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, has refuted claims of arrogance against New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew...

Top elected officials shouldn’t meddle in commercial dealings – OSP on Airbus scandal

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has chastised former President John Dramani Mahama for his decision to involve himself in the Airbus deal...

Airbus bribery scandal: Mahama has been vindicated – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, is elated former President John Dramani Mahama has been exonerated in...

No evidence was found against Mahama in Airbus Scandal – OSP [Video]

After investigations into the Airbus bribery scandal, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that there was no evidence to establish that...

Airbus scandal: Mahama is Government Official one – OSP [Audio]

The Special Prosecutor (OSP), Kissi Agyebeng has confirmed former President John Mahama as the Government official one in the Airbus bribery scandal. Mr Agyebeng disclosed...

24-hour economy will boost job creation – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running-mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for election 2024, says the party’s 24-hour economy policy...

Mahama vows strategic investment to transform Northern Ghana’s agriculture sector

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has committed to strategically investing in the agriculture sector to reposition it as a key driver of accelerated development,...

Speaker recalls Parliament

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has recalled Members of Parliament from their recess for an emergency sitting. According to a communiqué issued by the...

Mahama to retire after 2024 elections, Ghanaians shouldn’t vote for him – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to reject John Mahama in the upcoming 2024 general elections. He...

Minority tackles COCOBOD over GH¢3.4bn head office cost

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), criticising the rising administrative expenditures amidst declining cocoa...

DRIP initiative is Mahama’s brainchild; he brought it in 2016 – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has claimed that the government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) project is originally the brainchild of the National Democratic Congress...

Next NDC gov’t will prosecute persons behind ‘Agyapadie’ document – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to investigate and prosecute persons behind the controversial "Agyapadie" document when it comes to power. The NDC Communication...

Speaker recalls Parliament to sit on September 3

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has recalled Members of Parliament from their recess for an emergency sitting. According to a communiqué issued by the...

Ghanaians have been shortchanged by Bawumia – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, says the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government has not been diligent with state resources. According...

Bawumia a key architect of state capture, corruption – NDC claims

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress has accused the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of being part of the ongoing state...

Inflated sole-sourced contracts causing Ghana to lose billions of cedis – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has raised concerns about inflated sole-sourced contracts, which he claims causes the...

2 juicy cocoa road projects were awarded to Bawumia’s brother in 2020 – Sammy Gyamfi alleges

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has alleged that the government awarded two lucrative cocoa road projects to...

Bawumia awarding contracts to his brother through sole-sourcing – NDC claims

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of abusing and awarding contracts to his brother through sole sourcing. According to...

Akufo-Addo says he has constructed 12,000 kilometers of roads, but we can’t see them – John Mahama

The Upper East region has some of the worst roads in the country. This was evident during our recent tour of the area. Roads that...

Full text: NDC accuses Bawumia of awarding contracts to his brother via sole-sourcing

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia of abusing sole sourcing. At the Moment...

Mahama sets records straight on ‘Akonfem’ saga

Former President, John Mahama has dismissed claims that guinea fowls under the Savanna Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) during his tenure in 2014 flew to...

Komenda: NPP government is a complete fraud – Murtala Mohammed

Former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Murtala Mohammed, has accused the current government of being fraudulent. He quoted a report, allegedly prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers...

2024 election: IEA announces timelines for presidential debate

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced plans to hold presidential and vice-presidential debates ahead of the 2024 election in October. There have been...

Mahama promises to complete Bolgatanga Airport

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has promised to complete the Bolgatanga Airport project when elected in the December 7 election. The...

Mahama blames Akufo-Addo for Ghana’s strained ties with Burkina Faso

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged that a future NDC government will work to resolve the strained...

NDC and NPP manipulated my sister – Dr Sekou Nkrumah

Dr Sekou Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, claims that his sister, Samia Nkrumah, was manipulated by the National Democratic Congress...

NDC now represents the ideals of the CPP – Dr Sekou Nkrumah

Dr Sekou Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, believes that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has effectively taken on the role...

Allow Special Prosecutor operate without political interference – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, stressed the need for the government to allow the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)...

Mahama vows to prosecute persons responsible for $12m financial loss on Pwalugu Dam

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for the financial losses incurred on the Pwalugu Dam...

I miss Parliament and would love to go back – Nkrabea Effah Dartey

Private legal practitioner and seasoned politician, Captain Nkrabea Effah Dartey, has expressed his desire to return to Parliament. According to him, it is the most...

Bawku is peaceful with NDC in gov’t – Mahama

Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says the Bawku conflict halts anytime the NDC takes over the...

2020 Election violence: CHRAJ hands tied – Human rights body calls for expedited court cases

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has ruled that it lacks the power to investigate the 2020 electoral violence which claimed...

Why I have relocated my children from London to Ghana – Wontumi explains

The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has said Ghana offers a more enjoyable lifestyle than London. In an...

Atiwa East MP cuts sod for Astro Turf construction in Asaman Tamfoe

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare has cut sod for the construction of an artificial football pitch with ancillary facilities...

Arrest persons behind Agyapadie document – Owusu Bempah to IGP

The Deputy Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu Bempah, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP)...

About 21. 8 per cent of voters consider economy most pressing issue – Polls

About 21.8 per cent of voters in a recent poll consider the economy as the most pressing issue facing the country today. Seventy-five per cent...

Govt’s decision to lease Komenda Sugar Factory reveals inability to manage – Franklin Cudjoe [Listen]

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to the government's decision to lease the Komenda Sugar Factory. In his view, the move demonstrates...