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Only 3 people defected from Movement for Change to NPP not 6,000 – Hopeson Adorye [Listen]

The Director of Special Duties for the Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye, has refuted claims that six thousand members of the movement have defected...

Akufo-Addo orders SOEs to submit 2023 audited financial statements by May 2024

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed all state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to furnish their audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2023 no later...

We’ll not contest in Ejisu by-election – CPP tells EC

The Convention People's Party (CPP) has announced that it will not contest the Ejisu Constituency by-election scheduled for Tuesday, April 30. This was conveyed in...

NDC out-doors Naana Jane as presidential running mate today

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to officially introduce its running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, for the 2024 general election today, Wednesday,...

Ejisu by-election: Wontumi booed during campaign, voters chant Aduomi’s name [Watch]

The Ashanti Regional chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, alias Wontumi, was booed in the Ejisu Constituency while campaigning...

‘Dumsor’: Power crisis requires more than financial remedies – NPP Manifesto Committee member

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2024 Manifesto Committee on Energy, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has debunked suggestions that the current challenges with...

No party colours allowed at Otumfuo’s 25th anniversary – Planning Committee warns

The public has been urged to avoid wearing political party colours during the series of events planned for the celebration of the Silver Jubilee...

Mahama’s 2024 campaign gets GH₵5.4m boost from Eastern NDC

The Eastern Regional branch of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has successfully raised a whopping GHS 5.4 million to support the flagbearer, John...

‘Dumsor’: Former NPP MP reveals when power challenges will come to an end

Former Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Roads and Transport, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has provided reassurance that the government is actively addressing the recent power challenges,...

NDC petitions Speaker on missing BVDs at EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin about the missing Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The revelation of the disappearance...

CPP files injunction to stop Ejisu by-election

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has applied for an interlocutory injunction seeking to stop the Electoral Commission from going ahead with the Ejisu by-election...

Ejisu by-election could serve as a mock exam for you – Nana Boakye tells the NDC [Listen]

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has said the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu Constituency, could be a...

Nana B defends Asenso-Boakye over Ejisu by-election statement

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Henry Nana Boakye has justified the Minister for Roads and Highway, Francis Asenso Boakye's statement made...

It’s good you left now – Abu Sakara tells defectors after return to NPP

The founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr Abu Sakara Foster seems unperturbed by the mass defection that has hit the Movement for...

Vote for Aduomi in the Ejisu by-election – Joseph Yamin

National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin  has endorsed the candidature of independent candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi in the upcoming Ejisu by-election....

Ejisu by-election: Your statement reckless, irresponsible – Asenso-Boakye told

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has condemned the Minister for Roads and Highway, Francis Asenso Boakye...

GRASAG endorses Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy

The National President of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Emmanuel Owusu, has expressed optimism regarding the 24-hour economy proposal put forth by...

NPP has lost its values – former Diaspora Youth Organizer

Former diaspora Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hanson Dartey says he defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) because the NPP...

2024 polls: Asah-Asante predicts ‘doom’ for NPP

Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has stated that the ongoing intermittent power outages may negatively affect the...

A new financing model for SHS will leverage private sector to finance infrastructure – Bawumia to CHASS

The Vice President, Dr Mahanudu Bawumia has reiterated his commitment to engaging the private sector more in the provision of national infrastructure. During his recent...

Naana Jane embodies authority and authenticity – Joyce Bawah insists

Former Deputy Transport Minister, Joyce Bawah Mogtari has praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s choice for running mate in the upcoming December 2024 elections. According...

Ejisu by-election: Vote for NPP, an independent MP can’t lobby for projects – Asenso-Boakye

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye, has advised the electorates in the Ejisu constituency of the Ashanti Region to vote for...

Abu Sakara proposes lifestyle audit of public officers

Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr. Abu Sakara Foster, has advocated for lifestyle audits to be conducted on public officials as a...

Gov’t committed to enhancing the condition of Kumasi roads – Asenso-Boakye

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, says government is committed to enhancing the condition of roads in Kumasi, and across the country....

PAC orders Wa East DCE to process DACF request from MP immediately

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has instructed the District Chief Executive of Wa East District Assembly, Mr. S.K Mahama to immediately process...

UK passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda 

The UK parliament has finally passed a contentious bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African...

Government ready to connect every region with rail line – Peter Amewu

The Minister for Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has reiterated the government's commitment to revitalizing the country's railway sector. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr Amewu...

Accra Initiative at risk as Mali, Burkina Faso withdraw – Akufo-Addo says

President Akufo-Addo has expressed concern about the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and...

Ghana not responsible for repairing faulty train – Railways Minister says

The Minister for Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has clarified that the responsibility for repairing Ghana's new train that was involved in an accident...

PAC orders Wa West DCE to release MP’s common fund immediately

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has instructed the District Chief Executive of Wa East District Assembly, Mr. S.K Mahama to immediately process...

Amewu hits back at Mahama’s criticism of train accident

Railways Development Minister, John Peter Amewu, has criticized former President John Mahama for his comments on the recent train accident involving Ghana’s new railway...

NPP Youth Organizer identifies power outages as major challenge ahead of 2024 election [Video]

The National Youth Organizer of the NPP, Salam Mustapha, has highlighted the current power outages as a major challenge going into the 2024 election....

Single ECG revenue account won’t solve power crisis – John Jinapor

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, John Jinapor, has said that the Finance Ministry’s decision to put all of the Electricity Company...

#DumsorDemo revival: Yvonne Nelson reaches out to Imani Ghana for the second time

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has made a public plea to Imani Ghana, a policy think tank, urging them to organize another vigil against the...

Yendi election: NPP supporters angry over NEC decision

Some supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Yendi constituency of the Northern region have expressed disappointment in their NEC decision...

We made a mistake – Over 6,000 defectors abandon Alan’s Movement, return to NPP

About 6,000 young politicians who had previously defected from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to join Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change have announced their...

Bright Simons accuses EC of throwing away devices worth $150m to procure new ones

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, accused the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) of discarding election equipment including biometric devices worth over $150...

NPP group condemns heightened lobbying for the running mate role

To them, the use of the media in lobbying for their candidates may weaken the front of the party. At a press conference in Kumasi, the group urged party members to rather turn attention towards campaigning for the NPP to be retained in government.

Government slammed for failing to complete construction of Santasi Market

Sod cutting for the redevelopment of the Santasi Market was held on May 12, 2022, with an expected 24month completion period. It was pre-financed by Abba Investment Limited. Barely two years after the start of the project, it stands neglected at the early stage of construction.

Movement for Change accuses NPP of buying its young members

Supporters of independent presidential aspirant, Alan Kyerematen have accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of using money as a tool to induce young...