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Exit of 18 NPP MPs could threaten Parliament’s capacity – Ahmed Ibrahim warns

The upcoming primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could have significant ramifications for Ghana’s Parliament, according to the First Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed...

I battled with pneumonia in 2018 – NPP MP reveals health struggles

The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed the health pressures faced by public officers. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM's morning...

I’m determined to achieve a progressive, prosperous Ghana – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a more prosperous Ghana before concluding his term. He expressed his determination to enhance the country's living...

CPP will win 2024 election despite ‘cracks’

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) says it is determined to resolve its internal wrangling and adequately prepare and win the 2024 General Election. The leadership...

There’ll be fiscal slippages ahead of election 2024 – Prof Bokpin

Economics and Finance lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has predicted potential fiscal spillages as Ghana gears...

Vote for someone who will not be a backbencher – Kwesimintsim MP

The Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has made a fervent plea for delegates to do for him what delegates in...

We must reject politicians engaged in vote-buying – NCCE

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has advised Ghanaians to disapprove of politicians who offer them money to...

SALL parliamentary representation: Court dismisses Amewu’s application to halt ruling

The High Court in Ho has dismissed an application filed by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe, John Peter Amewu, to stay the...

We shouldn’t joke with electoral justice – Edudzi Tamakloe disagrees with Afari-Gyan

The Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed disagreement with former Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan's...

Why change what is working? – Lecturer quizzes EC’s elimination of indelible ink

A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has raised concerns about the potential problem of carrying out an election...

Ministers and deputies must be appointed from outside Parliament – Afari-Gyan suggests

Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) has recommended a second look at the appointments regime of various governments. Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan says this will...

NPP Election: Former constituency chairman aspires to replace Carlos Ahenkorah

Nana Boakye, a former constituency chairman and campaign manager for Member of Parliament, Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah is aspiring to replace him for the Tema-West...

Be guardians of peace in upcoming elections – CJ urges media

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has sent an emotional call for responsible journalism ahead of...

Free SHS needs only improvement not review – Education Minister to Mahama

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has opposed suggestions for a review of the Akufo-Addo government's flagship programme, the Free Senior High School (SHS). He...

11 aspirants disqualified from contesting in NPP Parliamentary Primaries

Eleven hopeful candidates have been barred from participating in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries, slated for January 27. The disqualified candidates hail from...

Adutwum expresses willingness to be Bawumia’s running mate if selected

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has said he is ready to serve as the running mate to the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, Dr....

He’s the unifying force for New Juaben North – Effiduasehene endorses Seth Acheampong

The Chief of Effiduase in the New Juaben traditional area of the Eastern Region, Okoawia Dwumo Baabu II has endorsed Seth Kwame Acheampong ahead...

Many Ghanaians aren’t serious with corruption fight – Rev. Opuni Frimpong

Former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says that many Ghanaians are not truly committed to fighting corruption. According to Rev. Dr....

2024 election will be free and fair but NDC won’t win – Ahiagbah to Asiedu Nketia

The Director of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, is assuring the public that the upcoming 2024 general election will...

Why I can’t reveal businessman who attempted to bribe NPP MPs – Appiah-Kubi

Asante-Akim-North Member of Parliament (MP), Andy Appiah Kubi, has justified why he cannot reveal the identity of the businessman at the centre of allegations...

Asante Akyem North NPP executives petition NEC to sanction Andy Appiah Kubi

14 out of the 17 New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executives at Asante Akyem North have petitioned the National Elections Committee (NEC) to apply...

Bimbilla NPP youth chide executives over handling of parliamentary primary

A group calling itself the Northern New Patriotic Party (NPP) Concerned Youth has expressed reservations about the processes in the upcoming parliamentary primaries. The...

Nana Kwame Bediako meets Mahama [Photos]

The man behind the New Force movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, has led a delegation to visit 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama....

I will lead Ablekuma West to victory again – Ursula assures NPP

Communications Minister and incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed confidence in leading the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to...

Daylight vote-buying and selling in Ghana’s politics a shameful spectacle – Afari-Gyan

A former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, on Monday voiced serious concerns about the open vote-buying-and-selling that has become increasingly...

NDC predicts difficult 2024 but…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has anticipated Ghanaians will continue to face economic challenges in 2024. However, the upcoming December 7 election gives...

Full text: Asiedu Nketia speaks on 2024 election and related matters

PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) ON THE NEED FOR THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF GHANA TO LEARN LESSONS...

Mahama won’t congratulate you – Asiedu Nketia mocks Akufo-Addo

Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says President Akufo-Addo should not expect a congratulatory message from former President John Mahama...

Failed election petitions must attract punitive sanctions – Afari-Gyan

A former chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, is proposing punitive sanctions against persons who are unsuccessful in election petitions they...

Why do you expect felicitations from Mahama? – Kwakye Ofosu to Akufo-Addo

The 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Abura-Asebu-Kwamakese constituency, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has advised President Akufo-Addo to channel his energies into...

Start preparing your handing-over notes – Asiedu Nketia to NPP

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has advised the incumbent ministers of the ruling government to start preparing their handing over notes...

NDC is a victim of NPP’s violent crimes – Asiedu Nketia

The Chairperson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has described his party as victims of violence perpetrated by the governing New...

Mahama to extend ‘Building Ghana’ tour to Volta Region 

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is scheduled to visit the Volta region from Thursday, January 11 to Friday, January...

Survival of 1992 Constitution hinges on its holistic review – Majority Leader 

The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has reiterated that the survival of the 1992 Republican Constitution hinges largely...

Your silence on death of 8 during 2020 polls sad – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

Former President John Mahama has expressed his disappointment and concern over President Akufo-Addo's silence regarding the loss of eight lives during the 2020 elections. In...

Cancellation of New Africa Foundation Convention was due to ‘unforeseen state event’ – Government clarifies

The Diaspora Affairs Directorate at the Office of the President has provided clarification on the abrupt cancellation of The Convention 2024, organized by the...

Full Text: Mahama celebrates the 31st anniversary of Ghana’s 4th Republic

Today marks 31 years since the 1992 Constitution restored democratic governance in Ghana. As leader and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress, the...

EC to hold run-off at district-level on January 9

The Electoral Commission (EC) has served notice of conducting elections on Tuesday, January 9, to resolve the ties in the election results recorded during...

We must collectively ensure 2024 elections are fair and transparent – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the public and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming 2024 elections are conducted with fairness and transparency. Highlighting the...

Yaw Nsarkoh: The goat farm in Berekum – the gods are to blame

I just got off the phone with the young man. If his version of events is correct, this is such a ridiculous and infuriating...