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Refusing to sign anti-gay bill means signing your death warrant – Lawyer tells Akufo-Addo

Private legal practitioner, Twum Barima, has expressed dismay at President Akufo-Addo's comments regarding the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Despite the Bill's passage, the President reassured the international...

Moment KT Hammond presided as Speaker of Parliament [Watch]

Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond has been nominated to preside over as the Speaker due to the absence of the...

I leave it to your fate – Franklin Cudjoe tells Akufo-Addo on signing anti-Gay bill [listen]

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has stated that if the President believes that people should be jailed for their sexuality, then...

Survival first – Franklin Cudjoe supports Finance Ministry’s rejection of Anti-Gay bill [Listen]

The President of the IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has backed the Finance Ministry's call on President Akufo-Addo not to sign the anti-LGBTQ Bill in...

Positive public opinion, sentiments a tie between NPP and NDC – IMANI Africa report

A report by IMANI Africa has revealed a tie in positive sentiments towards the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) on...

I didn’t intend to win Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election through violence – Lydia Alhassan

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has spoken about...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: The Christian community will advise itself if Akufo-Addo fails to sign – Charles Owusu [video]

Independent parliamentary aspirant for Nkoranza North, Charles Owusu has said President Akufo-Addo will not sign the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. In his view, if Akufo-Addo fails to...

NDC running mate: We are ready for John and Jane – NDC MP

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has expressed confidence in his party's readiness for Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: We won’t fight you – Dafeamekpor on Akufo-Addo’s response [Listen]

Co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor is not pleased with President Akufo-Addo’s reaction to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill...

NDC NEC endorses Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate...

Ghana’s economy won’t crumble if US businesses withdraw over Anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George

Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel George Nartey is confident that Ghana's economy will withstand any potential fallout from American businesses withdrawing from the country...

Vetting of newly nominated ministers starts today

Parliament's Appointments Committee will today, Tuesday, March 5, start the vetting process for the newly nominated ministers and deputy ministers. The vetting process will extend...

Anti-LGBT+ Bill: Don’t sign it – Amoako Baah tells Akufo-Addo

Former head of the Political Science Department at KNUST, Dr. Amoako Baah, has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to sign the...

I’ve rescinded my decision to leave NPP – Obiri Boahen beats retreat

The former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has rescinded his earlier decision to leave the party. He...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: Finance Ministry’s statement shocking – GPCC [Video]

https://youtu.be/AZ90GhN3XiI The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has expressed shock with the Finance Ministry’s plea to President Nana Akufo-Addo not to assent the anti-LGBTQ+...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill will rather protect gay community – MP allays fears [Video]

https://youtu.be/l19bubGYj1U One of the sponsors for the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has said it is in the best interest of people who identify with...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: We’ll advise ourselves on December 7 if… – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed it will not hesitate to advise congregations on how to cast their votes on December...

NDC NEC endorses Prof Naana Jane as running mate

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate...

GUM to pick running mate from Western Region

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, has announced that he will choose his running mate from the...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Why should we choose US$3.8 billion over…? Prof Mensah

Economist Prof Lord Mensah has questioned the rationale behind the Ministry of Finance's statement for President Nana Akufo-Addo not to assent to the anti-LGBTQI+...

Akufo-Addo ruining Bawumia’s political fortunes – COMOG [Video]

https://youtu.be/pREGNrBoAg8 The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), has said Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should be worried about President Akufo-Addo's posture on the  anti-LGBTQ+...

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Poverty shouldn’t force us to succumb to their will – Catholic Bishops Conference

The Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Reverend Father Clement Kwasi Adjei, is advising President Akufo-Addo to ignore any attempts by external bodies...

US Supreme Court rules Colorado cannot ban Trump from presidential ballot

The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president using an anti-insurrection constitutional clause....

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: It’s premature to go to court – Dafeamekpor [Video]

https://youtu.be/6RiaKQhoDNI Co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has described the attempt by Civil Society Organisations to challenge the newly passed Anti-LGBTQ+ bill as...

Minority MPs react to Finance Ministry’s advice against anti-LGBTQ bill

Members of Parliament on the Minority side are furious over the Finance Ministry's advice to President Akufo-Addo not to sign the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill...

I have not betrayed the mandate of Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has touted his government's achievements, stating in all good conscience, he has not betrayed the mandate the good people of Ghana...

Burning Issues: Akufo-Addo yet to receive anti-LGBTQI+ bill – MP

Ho West Member of Parliament(MP), Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has confirmed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQI+...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Finance Ministry’s statement a lobbying attempt – Prof Gatsi

The Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, Professor John Gatsi, has described the Finance Ministry's suggestion to the President not to...

Akufo-Addo speaks on anti-LGBTQI+ bill

President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced plans to put on hold his decision to assent the anti-LGBTQI+ bill into law. This according to him is...

Alan Kyerematen performs butterfly dance [Video]

Founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen is on a campaign tour ahead of the December general elections. The independent presidential candidate...

I’m ready for political appointment – Rex Omar

Ghanaian musician and politician, Rex Omar, has expressed his willingness to accede to a political position if he is given the opportunity. He made this...

Ghana’s presidency tenure should be made six years – Rex Omar

Ghanaian musician and politician, Rex Omar, says Ghana’s governance will be better if the term for the presidency is reviewed.  He told Kwame Dadzie on Joy...

UK unite for DMB ahead of 2024 elections

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, UK for DMB, in collaboration with the NPP UK Branch, celebrated a significant milestone with a Unity Get-Together and...

Breaking the 8 is a shared responsibility – John Boadu

The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged party members to work hard to win and retain power in the...

Election 2024: EC to conduct voters’ registration exercise from May 7 to 27

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a new voters' registration drive for the upcoming December elections, running from May 7 to May 27, according...

I bet Bawumia will choose Opoku Prempeh as his running mate – Ben Ephson

Pollster, Ben Ephson has predicted that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will choose Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the...

IMANI PULSE Report: NPP continues to bear brunt of growing negative mentions

IMANI Africa’s latest edition of social media analysis spanning from February 11th to February 26th, 2024, has revealed intriguing insights into public sentiment towards...

Don’t assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Finance Ministry tells Akufo-Addo

The Ministry of Finance has urged President Akufo-Addo not to sign the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. In a press release issued on Monday,...

Opoku Prempeh is Bawumia’s top choice for running mate position – Dr Asah-Asante

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has proposed that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the...

Mahama chairs launch of Obasanjo’s new book on leadership

Former President John Mahama is in Abeokuta, Nigeria at the invitation of former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo to chair the launch and presentation of...