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Akwasi Opong-Fosu likely to contest NDC flagbearership

As Ghana’s political landscape begins to shift in preparation for the 2028 general elections, former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Akwasi Opong-Fosu,...

He’s the only one who can win in 2028 – Mpohor NPP Chairman urges delegates to back Dr. Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for Mpohor Constituency, Razak Dadzie, has declared his full support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him...

Asutifi North NPP condemns MP over alleged attack on NAIMOS Operations

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asutifi North Constituency has expressed strong disappointment over allegations linking its Member of Parliament, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo,...

Courage Nobi exits Alan Kyerematen’s United Party

Director of Communications for the Movement for Change, now rebranded as the United Party, Courage Nobi, has officially resigned from the political movement. In a...

Ahafo NDC refutes alleged involvement of Asutifi MPs in NAIMOS attack

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication teams in Asutifi North, Asutifi South, and the Ahafo Region have denied allegations that the Members of Parliament...

Ahafo NDC Communication Team denies MPs’ involvement in Hwidiem NAIMOS attack

The Communication Teams of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Asutifi North, Asutifi South, and the Ahafo Region have strongly denied allegations that MPs...

Minister deliberately leaked Misinformation Bill draft to invite public feedback – Bandim

The chairman of Parliament’s Information and Communication Committee, Abednego Lamangin Bandim, says the draft of the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill was deliberately made public...

I was on my way to a funeral; I didn’t lead any mob – Asutifi North MP denies alleged NAIMOS attack [Audio]

Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has denied claims that he led a mob to attack officers of the National Anti-Illegal...

When Dr Adutwum speaks, hope awakens – Yaw Opoku Mensah

The spokesperson for Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, a presidential candidate hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the former Education Minister continues to...

I’m in politics to change lives, not to chase wealth – Bawumia

Former Vice President and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated that his motivation for entering politics is...

Delay CJ nominee vetting until Torkonoo’s case concludes – Ahiagbah to Speaker

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to exercise restraint in the...

NPP distances itself from Asante Akim South MP’s remarks, reaffirms unity

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has distanced itself from comments attributed to the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, Kwaku Asante Boateng, describing...

Weija-Gbawe MP requests release of DRIP machinery to fix deplorable roads

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Weija-Gbawe Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has written to the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly requesting...

Bishop Tackie-Yarboi calls for single six-year presidential term

The Presiding Bishop of Victory Bible Church International, Bishop N.A. Tackie-Yarboi, has proposed a review of Ghana’s presidential tenure, suggesting a single six-year term...

Health Minister refutes Okoe Boye’s claims over LHIMS ownership comment

Ranking Member on the Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has dismissed claims by his predecessor, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, that he described the Lightwave...

NPP race: Dombos family reaffirms support for Dr. Bawumia

The Dombo family has reaffirmed its steadfast support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia following the 2025 presidential election, describing him as a visionary...

Dafeamekpor blames committee chairpersons for MPs’ low plenary attendance

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has attributed the persistent low attendance of Members of Parliament (MPs) during plenary sessions to the actions of...

Four-year presidential term ‘insufficient’ for sustainable development — Shamima Muslim

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has called for a national dialogue on Ghana’s presidential term limits, describing the current four-year mandate as “wholly insufficient”...

Speaker Bagbin appointed to global taskforce on Russia-Ukraine war resolution

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been appointed as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Taskforce on the peaceful resolution...

Two co-sponsors split over gov’t takeover of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Two co-sponsors of the Proper Sexuality and Family Values Bill clashed on JoyNews’ PM Express over the government’s plan to reintroduce the controversial legislation...

Health Minister denies demanding commission in LHIMS deal

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has fired back at allegations that he demanded a 23 percent commission from the contractor of the Lightwave Health...

I will resign if… Akandoh vows over LHIMS saga [Listen]

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has issued a bold challenge to the contractor of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), saying he is...

Bedzrah: Anti-LGBTQ Bill set to return to Parliament once on order paper

Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah Says New Version of Proper Human Sexual Rights Bill Will Be Laid in Parliament Soon Ho West MP and sponsor...

Minority calls for action against Birim Central MCE over galamsey allegations

The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to immediately sanction the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Birim Central, Solomon Kusi...

Bawumia receives strong backing from Sehwi Juaboso NPP delegates

Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Sehwi Juaboso Constituency have expressed strong support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating...

Nana Konadu’s passing a major blow to NDC and the nation – Nii Lantey Vanderpuye

National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has described the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman...

Parliament attendance report reveals top absentee MPs

A recent attendance report from Parliament has highlighted the Members of Parliament (MPs) with the highest number of absences during the House’s first session...

Emmanuel Bedzrah calls out Afenyo-Markin over ‘false claims’ of NDC-NPP consensus on LGBTQ Bill

Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah has dismissed claims by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that a high-level consensus between the NDC and NPP in 2024...

NPP National Executive Committee to decide on Paul Afoko’s chairmanship intent — Dep Gen Secretary

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to review the intent of suspended former party Chairman, Awentami Paul...

Minority’s move to halt Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting misplaced – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has criticised the Minority in Parliament for attempting to halt the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: I won’t return to Parliament if… – Ho West MP

Ho West MP Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has vowed not to seek re-election if the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill is...

Show up to work or risk your seat declared vacant – Speaker warns MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has warned Members of Parliament (MPs) to maintain consistent attendance at sittings or risk having their seats declared...

Bawumia focused on 2028 victory, not attacks – Miracles Aboagye

A member of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has described the NPP flagbearer hopeful’s campaign as respectful and issue-focused. Speaking...

Give Akufo-Addo his due in cedi stability – Minority demands

The Minority in Parliament has called for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to be recognized as one of the key figures who contributed...

Samuel Abu Jinapor urges Majority to reintroduce original Anti-LGBTQ Bill

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has urged the Majority in Parliament to reintroduce the Anti-LGBTQ Bill passed by the 8th...

Don’t replace Bawumia, he’s closest to the presidency – Akim Oda MP

Alexander Akwesi Acquah, Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against replacing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer...

Oppong Nkrumah warns proposed Cyber Security Bill threatens Ghana’s democracy

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has cautioned that the proposed Cyber Security Amendment Bill could undermine Ghana’s democratic principles and...

Oppong Nkrumah warns against excessive sterilisation policy locking up GH₵60 billion

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has cautioned the Mahama administration against what he describes as an excessive sterilisation policy that has withdrawn about...

86% of NPP delegates confident of party unity by 2028 – Musa Dankwa

A new poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has revealed that 86 percent of New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates are confident the party will...

Awentami Paul Afoko declares intention to contest NPP Chairmanship race

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has officially declared his intention to contest for the National Chairmanship position...