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Family announces one week celebration for John Kumah

The one week observation of late Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP), John Kumah has been set for Thursday, March 28, 2024. The ceremony will take...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Uphold the constitution you swore to protect – Akufo-Addo told

The Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Reverend Father Clement Kwasi Adjei, has asked President Akufo-Addo to reconsider his decision not to assent...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Minority threatens to impeach Akufo-Addo [Video]

https://youtu.be/Yw_DG_AgwsY The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced plans to begin impeachment processes against President Nana Akufo-Addo over the anti-LGBTQI+ bill. According to the caucus leader,...

Minority reacts to Speaker’s suspension of new ministers’ approval

The Minority in Parliament has said the decision of the Speaker, Alban Bagbin to suspend the approval of new ministers on Wednesday was a...

MPs clash in Parliament over ‘questionable’ Zipline contract

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament clashed in the house over the terms of the Zipline...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Your directive a grave threat to Ghana’s democracy – Bagbin to Akufo-Addo

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has raised concerns on President Nana Akufo-Addo’s refusal of the transmission of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill for his assent....

You can disagree with Akufo-Addo but… – Majority tells Bagbin [Video]

https://youtu.be/0fVAjf5ojws The Majority in Parliament has taken on Speaker Alban Bagbin over his response to President Nana Akufo-Addo over a letter to the House to...

2024 election: Volta NPP inaugurates campaign team [Photos]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region has officially launched its campaign team for election 2024, marking the beginning of an energetic...

Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos

Senegal's president has told the BBC he does not regret delaying this year's elections, a move that sparked deadly protests. Macky Sall said he did...

Parliament threatens action against Finance Ministry over ¢6bn Common Fund arrears

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei- Owusu has threatened the House will take action against the Finance Ministry over its indebtedness to...

Bawumia will whip you in December – Salam Mustapha tells Mahama [Listen]

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha is urging former President John Mahama to brace himself for another humiliating...

We’ll increase voting pattern in Volta Region – NPP Chairman

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is poised to increase its electoral fortunes in the Volta Region in the upcoming December 7th general elections. The Volta...

Gov’t owes Common Fund over GH¢6bn – Ho Central MP alleges

The Ho Central Member of Parliament, Benjamin Komla Kpodo, says government owes the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) over GH¢6 billion. According to him,...

Full text: Speaker Bagbin reacts to refusal of the President to accept the transmission anti-LGBTQI+ bill

INTRODUCTION Honorable Members, I address you today amid circumstances that profoundly challenge the core principles of our constitutional democracy. At the outset, I must express my...

2024 polls: Losing is not an option because the stakes are high – Salam Mustapha

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has said losing the December general elections is not an option for...

What Akufo-Addo said after family of late John Kumah paid a courtesy call on him

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Apontuah Kumah as a truthful and hardworking young man who would...

Bagbin suspends approval of Akufo-Addo’s new ministers

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration and approval of President Nana Akufo-Addo's new ministerial nominees. The decision on Wednesday was...

December polls: We are ready – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its readiness for the upcoming December polls, assuring Ghanaians of free and fair elections. Deputy Chair in charge of...

Minority calls for investigation into state funding of Zipline Medical Supply

The Minority in Parliament is calling for an audit into the work of Zipline Medical Supply. The caucus claimed government through the Health Ministry has...

No biometric devices missing, only laptops stolen – EC clarifies

The Electoral Commission (EC) has debunked claims made by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding missing Biometric Verification Devices (BVD). The EC clarified...

Akufo-Addo revokes appointment of Birim Central MCE

President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointment of the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Victoria Adu, with immediate effect. The revocation of the...

I’m Ghana’s best Vice President – Dr. Bawumia

Flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made a strong case about his credentials, insisting he is the best...

Ghana is broke and struggling – Odomi-Challa chief laments

The chief of Odomi-Challa, in the Nkwanta South municipality, has expressed deep concern about the financial state of the country under the leadership of...

Akufo-Addo only wanted to become President, he doesn’t care about Ghanaians – Tetteh Chaie

Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lost focus. According to...

Ghana Institute of Planning presents position paper on manifestoes of political parties for 2024 presidential elections

The Ghana Institute of Planning (GIP) has presented a position paper to the leadership of political parties going into the 2024 Presidential Election. The paper...

We need to make Ghana business-friendly country – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has expressed his desire and willingness to make Ghana a Business  friendly and tax...

Islamic Human Rights Foundation urges Bawumia to declare stance on LGBTQ+

Islamic Human Rights Foundation at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region has called Vice President Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia to...

Koku Anyidoho states his stance on LGBTQ+

The Founder and President of the Atta Mills Institute, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has revealed his stance on the LGBTQ+ and its activities in the...

NPP Manhyia South Constituency Chairman was not fairly treated, we’re solidly behind him – Fiifi Mensah

The Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Constituency Chairmen Association, Fiifi Mensah says the process by which the Manhyia South Constituency Chairman of the NPP,...

Time will be ultimate judge of my tenure as Majority Leader – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed confidence in his ability to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the legislature. However, he acknowledges...

Election 2024: National Peace Council cautions political parties, media against hate speech

The National Peace Council is urging political parties, their representatives and media practitioners to be mindful of their utterances going into the December 7...

LGBTQ: It doesn’t sit well – Koku Anyidoho on Presidency’s letter to Parliament

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has reacted to the letter written to Parliament by the Executive Secretary...

We’ll push you and your NDC party to power – Zongo Chief tells running mate

The Central Regional Zongo chief has committed to lead the region's Zongo communities to campaign for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to win the...

Energy Minister, ECG boss expected answer to Parliament today

The Energy Minister and Managing Director for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are set to appear before Parliament's Energy Committee today. They were summoned...

Internet disruptions won’t endanger December polls – Joe Anokye

The Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye has assured the public that potential internet disruptions will not compromise the integrity...

Bawumia is a very incompetent and clueless mate – Sammy Gyamfin

The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has criticised Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, labelling him incompetent and corrupt.  Mr...

2024 election: Minority demands update from police on missing biometric devices

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over seven missing biometric device, urging the police to as a matter of urgency take action. ...

Nobody should doubt Mahama if… – Mintah Akandoh

The Ranking Member on Parliament's Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reaffirmed former President John Mahama’s commitment to improving health infrastructure in the country. Speaking...

John Kumah’s family officially informs Speaker about his death [Photos]

The family of late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin about his death....

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Dafeamekpor disagrees with Akufo-Addo

Co-sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has disagreed with President Akufo-Addo's decision to suspend assenting to the Anti-LGBTQ+...