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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...

Burning Issues: Ato Arthur speaks on former NDC PC’s nomination as DCE

Head of the Local Government Service, Dr Nana Ato Arthur, has said there is nothing surprising about the appointment of Moses Arhinful as the new...

ChaLoG threatens legal action against removal of 24 MDCEs

The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has threatened to initiate legal action against President Nana Akufo-Addo's removal of some 24 Municipal Chief Executives (MDCEs). The...

New MDCEs nomination: Time is not on our side but… – Ato Arthur

Head of the Local Government Service, Dr Nana Ato Arthur, has admitted the appointment of 26 new Municipal Chief Executives (MDCEs) has come late. ...

OB Amoah justifies parliamentary exit

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akuapem South, Osei Bonsu(OB) Amoah has said his decision not to seek re-election is in order....

Legislators are not wealthy contrary to popular perception – Akyem Oda MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Oda constituency, Alexander Akwasi Acquah says legislators face a number challenges, among them the demand to support...

The output of our electoral processes becoming nauseating, undemocratic – Prof Gyampo

A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, expressed concern about the deterioration of Ghana's electoral processes. The President of the...

Yaa-Naa’s all important message to Mahama

The overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abukari II, has charged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama to ensure a continuous reshuffling of appointees. He...

2024 polls: Gonja Youth call for violence-free elections

The leadership of the Gonja Youth Association has appealed for a violence-free election ahead of this year's polls. They made the call this at the...

Claims 24 DCEs were fired due to Bawumia’s performance in their areas, untrue – Dan Botwe

The Minister for Local Government and Rural Decentralisation, Dan Botwe, has refuted allegations that the dismissal of 24 District Chief Executives was based on...

Tension in Awutu Senya as Akufo-Addo appoints former NDC PC as new DCE

There is tension in Awutu Senya West in the Central region following the appointment of Moses Arhinful as the new District Chief Executive (DCE). He...

Mahama storms Northern Region with ‘Building Ghana tour’

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has commenced his Building Ghana Tour in the Northern Region. In two days,...