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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...

Election 2024: NPP requests use of billboards owned by former aspirants

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally reached out to all previous presidential and parliamentary hopefuls, requesting permission to use their billboard spaces for...

Let’s be critical consumers in our political communication – Dr Adutwum

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, over the weekend urged students and graduates to be critical ‘consumers’ of political communication, as the...

Allow Bawumia to freely choose a running mate – NPP Group

A group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), known as the Patriotic Movement for Bawumia, has advocated for the autonomy of Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia,...

Mahama to conduct educational reforms in first 100 days in office as President

Flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says he will be conducting an educational reform in his first 100...

Terrorism remains one of the most significant challenges facing Africa today – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has emphasised Africa's imperative to address the threat of violent extremism without delay. In his remarks at the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting in...

Ejisu by-election: Campaign gathers momentum as former MP poses threat to NPP [Video]

The New Patriotic Party's hold of the Ejisu Constituency is threatened by attempt of a comeback by the former Member of Parliament, Kwabena Owusu...

2024 election: Survey predicting Mahama’s victory angers Koku Anyidoho

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has expressed anger over Global Info Analytics' latest poll which predicted victory for...

Bawumia running mate: Delayed announcement could pose challenges – Asah-Asante

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, raised concerns over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's...

President of Adele Traditional Council pledges to ensure peaceful co-existence

The President of Adele Traditional Council in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, Nana Asete Mensah II, has pledged to work closely with...

Election 2024: Wenchi NPP inaugurates campaign team

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Wenchi Constituency of the Bono region has officially inaugurated its campaign team for the 2024 electioneering....

NDC criticises new Ministers for taking office without parliamentary approval

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised government for allowing 24 designated ministers to commence official duties despite pending parliamentary approval. The Speaker of...

US House approves crucial $61bn war aid for Ukraine

The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine to help combat Russia's invasion. The much-delayed measure...

Efforts in place to guarantee uninterrupted power supply in Ghana – Afenyo-Markin

Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, stated last Friday that efforts are underway to ensure Ghanaians have uninterrupted...

Ghana nears agreement on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has revealed that the bilateral creditors through the Official Creditor Committee have shared the draft document on Ghana’s...

Two arrested in connection with murder of US National in Central Region

The Ghana Police Service has made a breakthrough in the investigation into the death of a United States national in Nyinasen near Cape Coast,...

Why Kumchacha will choose Osofo Kyiri Abosom as running mate over Akua Donkor

The founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministry, Nicholas Osei, affectionately known as Prophet Kumchacha, says he will choose the leader of the Ghana Union Movement...

Dumelo reacts to Lydia Alhassan’s free bus for Legon students

Parliamentary Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dumelo, has reacted to his opponent,...

2024 poll: Mahama has nothing new to offer; don’t vote for him – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority in Parliament is urging Ghanaians to rebuff the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the December elections, citing the opposition party's alleged lack...

You can’t use context of past elections to determine what happens in 2024 polls- Alan

Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has asserted that individuals between the ages of 18 and 35, numbering more than three...

I don’t want to deceive myself as a politician – Alan Kyerematen

Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen says he does not want to deceive himself or others as a politician, and that...

Akufo-Addo’s driver joins NPP Parliamentary race

President Akufo-Addo’s personal driver has filed his nomination to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in La Dedekotopon. The election has been set...

Re: Doe Adjaho, Torgbui Samlafo IV, call for unity among paramountcies in Anlo

1.Our attention has been drawn to a publication by the Ghana News Agency on the subject matter above-mentioned and published on the 22nd day...

Kan Dapaah’s defamation case: Court slaps Barker-Vormawor with GH₵10K cost

A request filed by political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor to the High Court for the GH₵10 million defamation suit filed against him by the National...

2024 election: It is time for revolution in Weija-Gbawe – NDC candidate

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Weija-Gbawe constituency, Felix Odartey Lamptey has said that he is poised to claim the seat...

MPs open up about growing financial pressures and health challenges

Their core function is to make laws for the country and represent the interests of their constituents, but that has expanded into other areas...

No independent candidate can win Ejisu by-election – Nana Boakye

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed confidence in clinching victory in the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu constituency. This is despite the emergence of...

Sammy Gyamfi writes: Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project; A railway line to nowhere

1. The erstwhile NDC government, led by the visionary Nation Builder, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, initiated the Tema to Akosombo (now Mpakadan) railway project...

Rehabilitation of Ejisu roads begin ahead of by-election

Rehabilitation works have begun on major roads in the Ejisu constituency in the Ashanti region ahead of the by-election set for Tuesday, April 30,...

EC clears six aspirants for Ejisu by-election; check out list

The Electoral Commission (EC) has cleared six aspirants to contest in the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu constituency of the Ashanti region scheduled for...