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NPP primaries: Failed parliamentary aspirant goes independent

The parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Abirem constituency, Frank Ahima Mireku has declared his intention to contest the December...

Bawumia is an absolute disgrace to the Northern Region – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has described the governing New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,...

Bawumia can only propose a running mate, NEC takes final decision – Ayikoi Otoo

Former Attorney-General Ayikoi Otoo says Vice-President Mahamadu Bawumia does not hold the ultimate authority to choose his running mate for the upcoming December elections. Mr...

Nkwanta South: MCE nominee speaks after Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle

The President's nominee for Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South municipality of the Oti Region, Felix Owusu Gyimah, has urged residents in the...

GJA President alleges threat from Yendi MP

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has alleged that, Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama has threatened him. According...

New Standing Orders: MPs now allowed to join independent caucus

Members of Parliament (MPs) are now allowed to join an independent caucus in Parliament under the recently adopted Standing Orders of the House. Previously, MPs...

Parliament to finish Anti-Gay Bill amendments by Feb. 9 – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has said the clause-by-clause amendment process for the Bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and...

NPP primaries: My support for ‘Ken must go’ contributed to my defeat – MP

Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has asserted that his his involvement in the 'Ken must go' campaign accounted for...

Minimum of GH₵2m needed to contest parliamentary primaries – MP

New Patriotic Party (MP) Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi has revealed a parliamentary aspirant need a minimum of GH₵2 million...

Adwoa Safo raises gender bias concerns in National Pledge

Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, has described the National Pledge as gender insensitive. During parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, the former Minster...

Plot to remove IGP: Committee will not serve anyone’s interest – Atta Akyea

The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee of Parliament investigating has the alleged clandestine plot to remove the Inspector General of Police(IGP) Dr George...

Bawumia to address the nation today

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will today, February 7, 2024, address the nation. The event will take place at the...

Support Mahama in 2024 elections – Fifi Kwetey urges Northern region voters

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has urged the people of the Northern region to support former President...

Otumfuo Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II’s book on Asanteman History launched

After more than five decades after his death, a book on the History of Asanteman authored by Otumfuo Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, has...

Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes: Asenso Boakye, son of a ‘konkonte’ seller

The forthcoming Valentine's Day, imposed by our kids, may be good after all. It tells adults to 'beloved let us laugh' putting behind us...

15% VAT on electricity: Can government afford a withdrawal?

In a bold move to reshape the energy sector and alleviate debt burdens while ensuring a steady power supply for industries, the government has...

Akufo-Addo to present State of the Nation Address on this date

President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to present the State of the Nation address (SONA) to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The address is...

Finance Ministry reacts to ¢77m Contingency Vault media reports

The Ministry of Finance has described as inaccurate and unfounded a report by some media outlets suggesting that the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, took...

Alban Bagbin reacts to exit of experienced MPs from Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has expressed worry about the exit of experience Members of Parliament. Majority of New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

I was a manager at 22 years – Alan on why he is the best person to lead Ghana

The leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has said he is the best person to lead Ghana ahead of the December general...

Building Ghana tour: Mahama fights govt over ‘inheriting a mess’ comment

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to claims by the Akufo-Addo administration that, it inherited a mess after the 2016 elections. According to...

We have turned our tax regime upside down – Alan Kyerematen

Independent presidential aspirant and Founder of Movement for Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has argued that, indirect taxation is an unsustainable way of growing...

Mahama urges govt to acknowledge economic stability by his administration

The flagbearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, is asking the government to admit to enjoying the stable economic foundation his administration created. According to...

Alan Kyerematen calls for non-partisan national development plan

The leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has said it is important to adopt a comprehensive, non-partisan national development plan rather than...

Haruna Iddrisu fires EC, claims proposal to change voting time is against ‘common sense’

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has insisted a proposal by the Electoral Commission to change the time for closing voting from 5:pm to 3:pm...

Minority will not support election date change proposal – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has issued a firm warning to the Electoral Commission (EC), stating that they will not support any...

We’ll not countenance EC’s attempt to abandon indelible ink – Minority Leader warns

The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has criticised the Electoral Commission (EC)'s decision to abandon the use of indelible ink in the upcoming...

Minority allege Presidency orchestrated defeat of some NPP MPs

The Minority leadership in Parliament is pointing fingers at the Presidency for the defeat of Majority MPs who lost their primaries.  NDC MPs claim that...

Don’t fall for politicians with deceitful promises – Mahama tells Northern Region electorates

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the upcoming general elections, John Dramani Mahama, has cautioned electorates in the Northern Region to...

Highway robbery activities heighten within Northern Region as residents plead with NDC to find solutions

Some residents in parts of the Northern Region have bemoaned hikes in activities of highway robbery. According to residents, at least three incidents are recorded...

New standing orders require MPs to recite National Pledge and undergo roll call

Starting from Tuesday, February 6, parliamentary sessions will kick off with the recitation of the National Pledge, signifying the implementation of the new standing...

Lilwin pulls crowd at rally as he officially announces political bid

Renowned comic actor, Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lilwin has officially announced his bid to contest parliamentary election at Afigya Kwabre North constituency in...

Gyakye Quayson back in Parliament following medical treatment abroad

Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has resumed his activities in parliament after months away from his post following medical treatment...

Mahama administration is 10 times better than Akufo-Addo’s ‘incompetent’ government – John Jinapor

Yapei-Kusawgu Member of Parliament, John Jinapor, is emphatically asserting that the erstwhile John Mahama administration was ten times better than the current Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government. As...

Bawumia is fatigued, lacks fresh ideas – Alan Kyerematen

Alan Kyerematen, leader of the Movement For Change, has expressed concerns about the fatigue of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the ruling New...

Failed parliamentary aspirant embarks on door-to-door campaign to rally support for Bawumia

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary hopeful in Asante Akyem Central, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has declared his plan to initiate a door-to-door campaign...

People pray I get stomach upset to miss PAC sittings – Sam George brags

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, has stated that people are praying for him not to attend Public Accounts Committee (PAC)...

What did you eat? – Sam George to Kofi Bentil over call to give Bawumia a fair hearing

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George Nettey, has called out the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil. According to him, it...

Sam George reveals salary of GRA boss

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, has said the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, is...

I would have lost NPP primary if … – Gideon Boako

Newly-elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako says he would have lost the election if he had resorted...