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Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Sam George clarifies why 3rd reading was put on hold

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has debunked assertions that the motion tabled by Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, led to the...

Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle shows he’s completely out of sync – Sam George

Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel Nartey George has criticised President Akufo-Addo's recent reshuffle, suggesting that it indicates a disconnection from the sentiments of the Ghanaian populace. Mr...

NPP acclaims Abu Jinapor as parliamentary candidate today

All is set for the official acclamation of the Member of Parliament(MP) for Damongo Constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor as the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

K.T. Hammond, the ‘romantic god’ in Ghana’s politics

Like him or hate him, Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament (MP) Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond occupies a pivotal position in Ghana’s politics. Ghana’s historical democracy...

Nana Jantuah: The unseen struggles of journalists-society’s indifference

Journalists play a crucial role in keeping society informed and holding those in power accountable. However, behind the scenes, journalists often face tremendous challenges,...

Do you even care about where your food comes from?

Picture this scenario: you took a bite of a juicy red tomato in your salad, only to uncover a disturbing truth—it contains Lambda-cyhalothrin, an...

EC must be serious in finding out political party financiers – GII

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) is asking the Electoral Commission to act on its mandate of demanding audited financial statements of political parties as a way of scrutinizing financiers of activities of the parties.

Kwaku Kwarteng on why he turned down ministerial appointment

Member of Parliament for Obuasi West constituency in the Ashanti region, Kwaku Kwarteng has explained why he turned down an offer to serve as...

Government reshuffling has partisan reasons – Prof Gyampo

Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Ransford Gyampo says that the recent government reshuffling was not only about competence but also...

Don’t be angry – NPP’s Jennifer Queen tells sacked ministers

Deputy National Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Jennifer Queen Oforiwaa, has advised dismissed ministers not to feel disheartened by their current...

Dan Botwe appointed chairman of Bawumia campaign team

Immediate Past Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Dan Kwaku Botwe has been named as the National Campaign Chairman of Vice President...

Member of Parliament steps in as Speaker

Sunyani East’s Member of Parliament, Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh has been nominated as the presiding Speaker for Friday’s parliamentary proceedings. This development arose due to the absence...

Bawumia to present campaign team to NPP’s NEC on February 19

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will, on Monday, 19 February 2024, present the list...

Vice President to launch govt’s Tap and Go Transport Initiative on February 19

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is scheduled to launch the ‘Tap & Go Transport Initiative’ on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the head office...

The transformative legacy of Oppong Nkrumah at the Ministry of Information

In the dynamic landscape of governance and communication, the tenure of Kojo Oppong Nkrumah as Minister for Information has been marked by an unprecedented...

Allotey Jacobs hails Bawumia as Ghana’s economic ‘saviour’

Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Central Regional Chairman, Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has extolled Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as Ghana's 'saviour'. Allotey Jacobs praised...

Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle is a tactic to bolster resources for sitting MPs – A.B.A Fuseini

Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, A.B.A. Fuseini, has criticised President Akufo-Addo's recent reshuffle, alleging that it aims to provide resources for incumbent MPs who...

GJA congratulates Fatimatu Abubakar

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has extended a congratulatory message to Fatimatu Abubakar on her nomination as Information Minister-designate. The association has pledged its...

Senegal election delay ruled unlawful

The decision to postpone this month's elections in Senegal is against the country's constitution, the country's top court has ruled. The Constitutional Court annulled President...

Ghana’s Democracy Index down to 6.3, lowest in a decade

Ghana’s democracy has once again been described as flawed in the 2023 Democracy Index report by the Economic Intelligence Unit. According to the report,...

Afenyo-Markin didn’t block the passage of anti-LGBTQ+bill – Sam George 

https://youtu.be/mqHB12iUR90 A sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, Sam George has explained that Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin did not block the third reading of the...

Amenfi Central: Keche’s wife breaks silence on parliamentary race brouhaha

Amenfi Central National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has dismissed claims of resigning from the race. In a statement, the wife of...

New ministers can’t change anything – Jirapa MP

The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Cletus Dapilah says the newly appointed ministers in President Akufo-Addo's 11th-hour reshuffle, would likely serve ceremonial roles as...

Volta NDC ‘exposes’ Bawumia

The Volta Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) has debunked claims by Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia about the construction of a fish landing site...

Open letter to MCE for Nkwanta South

An open letter has been written to the newly appointed Municipal Chief Executive of Nkwanta South, Felix Owusu-Gyimah on the pressing challenges facing the...

What an NDC supporter told Nana Akomea about Bawumia’s digitalisation [Listen]

Director for Bawumia’s Campaign Communications, Nana Akomea claims some women in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have fallen in love with Vice President...

Why after 14 years? Nana Akomea on Chief State Attorney – Woyome case [Listen]

Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), Nana Akomea, has expressed shock after Chief State Attorney at the Office of the Attorney-General, Samuel...

Resign if you’re tired – Minority to Majority over absenteeism in Parliament

The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to the leadership of the Majority to take responsibility for absenteeism of their members. They said...

Afenyo-Markin blocks 3rd reading of Anti-LGBTQ Bill

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has blocked the third reading of the Anti-LGBTQ bill. Barring his move, this day would have seen the passage of...

Reshuffle: 7 years economic mess, injury time ministers can’t salvage situation – Ashanti NDC

Communication Director of the National Democratic Congress in the Ashanti Region has taken a swipe at President Akufo-Addo's announced shake up in his government. Abass...

Women in Buem call for peace to enhance development

Women at Bodada in the Buem Jasikan municipality of the Oti Region have urged traditional rulers to bury their hatchet and live peacefully to...

Ministerial Reshuffle: Ofori-Atta elevated to a rather sumptuous ‘mafia don’ role – Franklin Cudjoe

Many Ghanaians appear to have welcomed the removal of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, after President Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle. The embattled Minister, whose head had been...

I have my priorities but I’ll continue ongoing projects – Okoe Boye

The Health Minister-designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has affirmed his commitment to continue projects initiated by his predecessor, Kwaku Agyeman Manu. Despite having his priorities,...

Election-induced expenditures could threaten fiscal economy – Report

Election-induced expenditures could threaten the fiscal economy going forward.   According to the 2024 Quarterly Report by Databank Research, following the government signal of a...

Election-induced expenditures could threaten fiscal economy – Report

Election-induced expenditures could threaten the fiscal economy going forward.   According to the 2024 Quarterly Report by Databank Research, following the government signal of a...

Amenfi Central MP sends important message to NDC over Keche’s wife

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Amenfi Central constituency in the Western Region, Peter Kwakye-Ackah, has sent an important message...

Parliament to investigate delayed payments to Cocoa Road Contractors

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to establish a high-powered committee aimed at investigating the issue of outstanding payments to cocoa...

Gabby reacts to Akufo-Addo’s changes at the Ministry of Finance

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has reacted to recent ministerial reshuffle by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday February...

10 months is enough time to make an impact – Kodua Frimpong on last-minute reshuffle

The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, says President Akufo-Addo's decision to reshuffle his ministers ten months to the...

How Titus Glover feels about appointment as Greater Accra Regional Minister

The recent ministerial reshuffle by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, saw the former Member of Parliament for Tema East,...