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Parliament endorses use of oil and mineral revenues for ‘Big Push’ projects

Parliament has approved for government to allocate the entirety of Ghana’s oil revenues and mineral royalties towards the execution of the ambitious “Big Push”...

‘Democratic crisis in slow motion’ – Dr. Arthur Kennedy slams NPP’s GH₵600,000 filing fee

Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy, a vocal critic and estranged member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly condemned the party’s newly announced...

EC sets September 2 for Akwatia by-election

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that nominations for the upcoming Akwatia Constituency by-election will be open from Sunday, August 11, to...

NPP deserves some credit for the current cedi stability – Joe Jackson

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, says the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) deserves some credit for the recent stability of the...

Franklin Cudjoe commends Ato Forson for fiscal discipline, urges caution in celebrating early gains

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for demonstrating commendable fiscal discipline during the government’s first...

Roads Minister questions Akufo-Addo’s 10,000km road claims

Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has cast serious doubt on former President Akufo-Addo’s assertion that his administration constructed over 10,000 kilometres...

“I beg you, let’s not politicise Bawku conflict”- Mahama Ayariga tells Nitiwul

Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has urged legislators and social commentators to refrain from politicising the Bawku conflict,...

Why I supported Bawumia in 2024 elections – Kwabena Agyepong explains

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has justified his support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the 2024 general...

Akwatia by-election: Ntim Fordjour refutes claims of threatening violence 

Assin South Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has firmly denied allegations linking him to threats of violence in the lead-up to the...

Parliament approves four Deputy Ministers

Parliament has approved the nomination of four Members of Parliament as Deputy Ministers following the adoption of the Appointments Committee’s report. The Appointments Committee, by...

Kwabena Agyepong regrets exclusion of former polling station executives from NPP Primaries

Presidential hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has expressed regret over the exclusion of former polling station executives from...

Mahama reaffirms commitment to development in Savanna Region

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his government’s commitment to delivering timely development and investment projects in the Savanna Region. Speaking at the Jubilee House...

Kwabena Agyepong sends strong message to Mahama [Video]

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to make the toughest...

Kennedy Agyapong declares intent to contest NPP 2028 presidential primaries

Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has officially declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries...

Godfred Dame writes: Attorney General’s press conferences marred by falsehoods

The penchant of the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to peddle untruths in his press conferences is becoming quite alarming. On 28th July, 2025,...

The NPP is returning to its roots with integrity – Kwabena Agyepong [Video]

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has said the party must return to its foundational values of...

Parliament mourns Daddy Lumba

Parliament has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. Making a statement on the...

Akwatia by-election: Afenyo-Markin, other NPP members will be arrested if… – Mustapha Gbande 

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has issued a strong warning ahead of the Akwatia by-election, cautioning members of...

NPP announces rules, timelines for 2028 flagbearer race

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially outlined the rules and timelines for its upcoming Presidential Primary to elect a flagbearer for the 2028...

I’m NPP’s best bet for 2028 – Kwabena Agyepong 

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has officially declared his intention to contest the party’s 2026 presidential...

Justin Kodua accuses NDC of fueling surge in illegal mining

The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of presiding over...

Minority ‘exposes’ Finance Minister over misleading Mid-Year Budget claims

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, of deliberately misleading the public with inaccurate data during the...

Minority bemoans challenges faced by businesses due to dollar shortages

The Minority in Parliament has raised alarm over the adverse impact of persistent dollar shortages on Ghanaian businesses, accusing the government of mismanaging the...

Minority accuses government of claiming credit for NPP’s debt relief efforts

The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of attempting to take credit for debt restructuring gains achieved under the Akufo-Addo administration. In a press...

Akwatia by-election: NPP declares Solomon Asumadu as candidate

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially named Solomon Asumadu as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming Akwatia by-election. The announcement was made by the...

NPP Presidential race: Nomination GH₵100,000; filing GH₵500,000

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially commenced the nomination process for its much-anticipated presidential primaries, marking the start of what is expected...

“Makra Mo”: A legend’s farewell

“You’ve seen me today — let’s not do anything else. Maybe you’ll never see me again…” — Daddy Lumba Ghana has lost not just a...

“Apologies don’t come with ‘ifs'” – Dr. Ayensu-Danquah schools Minority Leader

In a moment that became a reference point for parliamentary decorum, Deputy Health Minister-designate Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah delivered a pointed lesson on proper apologies...

IMANI’s Bright Simons raises red flags over AG-Unibank settlement

Honorary Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has raised serious questions over the Attorney General’s handling of the Unibank settlement, arguing that the deal...

True value of a currency lies in its purchasing power, not exchange rate – Gideon Boako to Ato Forson

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr. Gideon Boako, has challenged Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s claims of economic recovery, arguing...

Top NDC lawyer picks forms to contest Akwatia primaries

A Koforidua-based private legal practitioner, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has officially declared his intention to contest the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in...

Minority accuses Mahama gov’t of repackaging Akufo-Addo administration’s road projects as new

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Mahama-led administration of political dishonesty by repackaging legacy road projects under its new “Big Push Programme”...

Minority decries skewed road allocations in mid-year budget

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the John Dramani Mahama administration over what it describes as a grossly unbalanced allocation of road projects under...

Minority dismisses Ato Forson’s claim on road project funds as false

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed as “false and misleading” recent claims by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson that the previous government secured...

Minority demands urgent briefing over recent killings

Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on the Speaker of Parliament to summon the Minister for the Interior for an immediate closed-door meeting,...

NPP pays tribute to Daddy Lumba

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. In...

NPP releases timetable for 2026 presidential primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially released the timetable for its upcoming presidential primaries, outlining a series of activities that will culminate in...

Ernest Yaw Kumi’s family officially informs Speaker Bagbin about his death

The family of the late Akwatia Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi, paid a courtesy visit to Speaker Alban Bagbin on Friday to officially...

Akwatia by-election: NDC announces timelines for primaries

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that nominations for its upcoming parliamentary primaries in the Akwatia Constituency, Eastern Region, will officially open on...

Afenyo-Markin apologises to Deputy Minister-Designate for Health

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has issued a public apology to Deputy Minister-Designate for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, following criticisms sparked by his earlier comments...