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Mahama has been Ghana’s worst President economically – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, criticised his counterpart, John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC),...

NDC will reduce ECG losses in first 100 days when elected – John Jinapor

The Ranking Member on Parliament's Energy and Mines Committee, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the next NDC government will prioritise reducing losses at the Electricity...

We’ll probe ‘dubious SML contract’ despite Akufo-Addo’s order – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has criticized President Akufo-Addo for the delay in addressing the KPMG report on the audit of the revenue mobilisation contract...

VP Bawumia explains why he will be more accountable to Ghanaians as President

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that if elected as President, he will prioritize accountability...

NDC female MPs slam Wontumi for attacking Prof. Opoku Agyemang

Female members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament have slammed the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for his recent attacks...

District-level elections: Field officers lament delays in payment of allowance

Field officers employed by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2023 district-level elections have expressed discontent due to the prolonged wait for their payments.The...

Use internal structures to address concerns – Wontumi to NPP regional executives

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has condemned party members and executives...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: I’m ready to sacrifice my salary as a judge if… Dormaahene

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo ƆseadeƐyƆ Dr Agyemang Badu, says he is willing to sacrifice his salary as a judge if the Western world refuses to...

Election 2024: Let us unite, deal with apathy and victory is assured – NPP Youth Organiser

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has charged the party to unite, stating that the only hindrance to...

Kwesi Ahwoi apologises to Mahama, NDC

A leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwesi Ahwoi has apologised to its flagbearer John Mahama as well as the rank and...

Senegal election: Voters choose new president after political crisis

People in Senegal are voting for a new president in a delayed election after weeks of political unrest.Long queues of voters have been witnessed...

Anything can happen; be prepared to be president – Kwesi Ahwoi tells Jane Naana

A video of National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Kwesi Ahwoi, commenting on the nomination of Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as running mate has...

Ellembelle DCE wins NPP parliamentary primary

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ellembelle in the Western region, Kwasi Bonzoh, has won the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary.This was during...

Bawumia’s running mate creating tension, possible division – COKA

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has expressed concern about the party’s unity and...

Former Minister of Information passes on

Former Ambassador to Cuba, John Akologu Tia has passed away.Confirming the news to JoyNews, the Upper East Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic...

Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe: Condemnation of vile comments against Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

As female legislators of the Minority Caucus of Parliament, we are compelled to express our utmost condemnation of the recent derogatory remarks made by...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: President would have been in contempt of court if… – Lawyer

Private legal practitioner, Bobby Banson says President Akufo-Addo could be cited for contempt of court should he receive the Human Sexual Rights and Family...

Speaker Bagbin travels to Geneva for 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly from...

Akufo-Addo’s letter to Parliament sounded like a threat – Tameklo

The Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has asserted that the tone of President Akufo-Addo's letter instructing...

Speaker had no legal basis to suspend approval of ministerial nominees – Lawyer

A lawyer, Bobby Banson says the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, had no legal grounds to suspend the vetting and approval of ministers and...

Six NPP executives file petition against Wontumi

Six Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives have filed a petition against its Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Wontumi.The petition...

Ministerial approval: AG urges cessation of ‘undue and unwarranted politicking’

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has called for an end to what he called the "undue and unwarranted politicking" surrounding the...

Minority reacts to NHIA’s plans to spend over GHȼ200m for Ghana card for children

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) planned allocation of GH₵245 million for the procurement of Ghana Cards for...

Climate change: Harnessing the power of women in digital marketing to drive awareness

Women are essential elements of both our family and society as they bring discipline and dignity in every area they work, look after their...

Ghanaians are not truthful, the leaders are a reflection of the people – Professor Adu-Gyamfi

A political historian at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Professor Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, holds the view that Ghanaians are choosing political leaders...

Chiefs, people of Weta call for suspension of Traditional Council inauguration

The chiefs and residents of Weta in the Ketu North Municipality in the Volta Region have called on the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious...

Why Speaker Bagbin is trending on X

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is trending on X after halting the approval of newly-vetted ministers appointed by President Akufo-Addo.Speaker Bagbin made waves...

Pay NSS allowances – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has chastised the government over the delayed payment of allowances due to National Service Personnel.His...

Alan pledges to make Eastern Region scientific research hub in the sub-region

Founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the Eastern Region into the...

Omane Boamah sends important message to EC over stolen BVR kits

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

Recalling parliament won’t crucify Christ afresh – Atta Akyea tells Bagbin

Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, has urged Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to recall Parliament to address what...

Justice Baah was not biased towards Anas – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that it dismissed an application by investigator, Anas Aremeyaw Anas because his contention that a High Court judge was...

Ursula Owusu replies Murtala over plagiarism claim [Listen]

Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has denied accusations of plagiarism regarding her recent address to Parliament concerning internet service disruptions.In an interview...

NPP Parliamentary candidates will be given targets in 2024 elections – Nana B

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye says the party's parliamentary candidates would be allocated targets in the upcoming...

Bagbin is a very wise man but … – Atta Akyea on suspension of ministerial approval [Listen]

Abuakwa South Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Atta Akyea, has said Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin erred by suspending the approval of ministers vetted...

John Kumah had potential to reach zenith of political career – Akufo-Addo 

President Akufo-Addo has commiserated with the family of the late Dr John Kumah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, after...

Inusah Fuseini defends Bagbin on suspension of ministerial approval

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has defended the Speaker of Parliament's decision to suspend the approval of Ministers vetted by...

Return all BVDs – EC to Regional offices

The Electoral Commission (EC) has instructed its Regional offices to return all Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) used in the 2023 District Level Elections to...

‘I’ll eat humble pie if I were Bagbin’ – Atta Akyea

Abuakwa South Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Atta Akyea has said he would have apologised if he was Speaker Alban Bagbin over the decision...

You can sue Speaker Bagbin if… – Lawyer tells AG

Counsel for South Dayi MP, Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo, has advised the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, to challenge the ruling of the Speaker of...