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Ejisu NPP primary: Aspirants increase to nine as two more people pick forms

Two more persons have today picked forms to contest in the Ejisu New Patriotic Party (NPP) bring the number of aspirants to nine. The by-election...

Farmer Dumelo rates govt’s Planting for Food and Jobs initiative

Budding farmer, John Dumelo has rated the success of government's Planting for Food and Jobs (PJF) initiative seven years since it was launched. PFJ was...

Election 2024: Do not resort to bloodshed and confusion – Bawumia to political opponents

Ahead of the December polls, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has charged his political opponents not to...

Government’s mismanagement of economy cause of most stalled projects – Haruna Iddrisu

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has criticised government over the stalling of health projects across the country. The Tamale South Member of Parliament’s comment comes...

Ejisu seat: The enemies of Nyantakyi are not ready to let go – Political Scientist [Audio]

A Political Science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Kwasi Amakye Boateng has said former President of the...

Agenda 111: I would’ve done things differently if I was in charge – Prof. Frimpong Boateng

Former Minister for Science and Environment, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has raised concerns about the implementation of the government’s Agenda 111 policy, describing it as...

IMANI PULSE Episode 5: Positive sentiments for NPP surge for first time

In the lead-up to Ghana's highly anticipated 2024 General Elections, IMANI, a leading think tank, has unveiled Episode 05 of its PULSE Reports. This fortnightly...

Akufo-Addo can’t say he has won corruption fight – Prof. Frimpong Boateng

Former Minister for Science and Environment, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has cast doubt on President Akufo-Addo's assertion of victory in the fight against corruption. In his...

Mismanagement to blame for ongoing power crisis – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has attributed the recent power outages in Ghana, commonly known as "dumsor," to...

Ejisu by-election: Why Kwesi Nyantakyi cannot be disqualified [Listen]

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has explained why former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),Kwesi Nyantakyi...

We’re yet to decide on contesting Ejisu by-election – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is yet to decide whether to participate in the Ejisu by-election after the unfortunate passing of the Member of...

Annoh-Dompreh jabs Alan Kyerematen over Christian President comments

The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has slammed independent presidential aspirant, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen for urging Ghanaians to elect a Christian President...

Major stakeholders in energy sector to meet over power outages

All major stakeholders in the energy sector are set to appear before Parliament’s Energy Committee this Saturday, April 6, according to the Committee’s Chairman,...

Star Ghana-Joynews Ghana Connect Town Hall held in Kumasi [Photos]

As part of the countdown to the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, political party manifestos will anchor the key issues that will define...

Alan incurs Annoh Dompreh’s wrath over ‘vote for Christian leader’ statement

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticised independent presidential candidate, Alan Kyerematen for calling on Ghanaians to vote for a “Christian leader” in the...

Minority demands increase in farm-gate cocoa price

The Minority in Parliament is demanding an immediate increase in the farm-gate of cocoa prices to reflect the hike in the world market. According...

Ejisu by-election: It’s a difficult choice but it’s a tribute to John Kumah – Aspirant

It’s been a mixed feeling decision for Dr Evans Duah, who says he is yet to come to terms with the demise of John...

‘Dumsor’ timetable: Napo’s comment was disrespectful and unwarranted – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his dismissive response to...

Mahama will be elected president on December 7 at all costs – Opare Addo

The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, has said the victory of its flagbearer, John Mahama in the...

Gborbu Wulormo saga: Girl turns 16 in July – Chieftaincy Minister

The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has clarified that the new wife of the Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, is...

Akufo-Addo re-assigns Stephen Amoah as Deputy Finance Minister

President Nana Akufo-Addo has reassigned the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP), Stephen Amoah, as Deputy Minister for...

Ejisu by-election: Seven pick forms to contest NPP primary

 Seven persons have picked forms to contest the upcoming primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu Constituency when nominations opened on...

2024 election: Let’s Unite for victory – Afigya Kwabere North MP [Photos]

Afigya Kwabre North Member of Parliament (MP) Collins Adomako-Mensah is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to unite and trumpet the achievements...

Mahama begs AGI members to adopt 24-hour working system

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama believes one of the ways to resolve what he describes as ailing...

Listen to EC and re-run Yendi constituency contest – Political scientist tells NPP

A Political Scientist, Dr Christopher Ampadu of the Methodist University has urged the National Executive Committee of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to...

Oti Regional Minister designate calls on constituents to shun NDC and vote NPP

Oti Regional Minister-designate, DSP Daniel Machator (rtd), has called on constituents in the region to shun the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and vote for...

Check out the faces of candidates battling for the Ejisu seat

12 persons including former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi have expressed the desire to contest for parliamentary primaries of the...

I will consider offer to be Sports Minister under NPP govt – Kwesi Nyantakyi

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwesi Nyantakyi says he may consider becoming a Sports Minister should the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Ejisu by-election: NPP impresses on some potential aspirants to shelve interest

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has impressed upon some potential aspirants in the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu Constituency to shelve their interests. At least...

Ejisu seat: Aspirants who showed interest have rescinded decision – Wontumi

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has confirmed some persons who showed interest in contesting the upcoming parliamentary...

NPP PC optimistic of annexing seat in Ketu North

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ketu North Constituency in the Volta Region, Enoch Kwabla Amegbletor is confident about wining the seat...

I will serve the Assembly without discrimination – New Garu DCE pledges

The newly confirmed District Chief Executive (DCE) for Garu District of the Upper East Region, Hon Ali Haruna, has called for peace and unity...

Alan Kyereman’s call for a Christian leader angers NPP activists [Watch]

Founder and leader of Movement for Change has incurred the wrath of supporters of the New Patriotic Patiotic Party (NPP) for calling on Ghanaians...

NPP Regional chairman urges forgiveness and support for Krachi East candidate

The Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Oti Region, Evans Yaw Dapaah, has pleaded with the constituents of Krachi East...

Child marriage: Chieftaincy Ministry probes 63-year-old Ga priest who married 12-year-old girl

The Chieftaincy Ministry says it is taking into serious consideration the recent marriage between a 63-year-old traditional priest in Nungua, Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey...

Mahama worried over abandoned Abetifi hospital project

Former President John Mahama has expressed disappointment in the Akufo-Addo led government for abandoning the Abetifi Hospital project in the Eastern region. The flagbearer...

2024 election: New Apostolic Church urges EC to be neutral

The Head pastor of New Apostolic Church Sunyani Area, Apostle Moses Otchere Ayakwa has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to be neutral in the...

Opare Addo dares Bryan Acheampong

The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, has dared Abetifi MP, Bryan Acheampong over his comments that the...

‘NPP will not hand over power to NDC’ – Bryan Acheampong affirms

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong has reiterated a statement made last year that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would...

Abronye’s wife joins Ejisu NPP parliamentary race

Portia Acheampong Abronye, the wife of Bono Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Kwame Baffoe 'Abronye' is set to contest the parliamentary primary in...