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Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: You don’t need Supreme Court verdict to assent – Akufo-Addo told [Video]

https://youtu.be/J6Xg_N7IPrM Private legal practitioner, Kweku Paintsil is not convinced that President Akufo-Addo is genuinely not assenting to the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill because of a pending legal...

Independence Day: Let’s recommit ourselves to ideals of freedom, justice and equality – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Ghanaians to resist the “oppression" of government and recommit themselves to the ideals of freedom, justice,...

Ghana@67: We cannot pretend that all is well; Ghana deserves better – Mahama

Former President John Mahama has called on all Ghanaians to come together to work and build the nation. This was in a brief message to citizens as...

Why has nation building failed over the years? – Dr Kofi Amoah

Pan-Africanist and businessman Dr Kofi Amoah has bemoaned the years of economic retrogression in Ghana and other African countries. Dr Amoah has questioned...

Moment Minister-designate broke down during vetting  

The Minister designate for Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan,  on Tuesday got emotional and broke down in tears before the Appointment Committee...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: AriseGhana threatens demo against Akufo-Addo

Pressure group, AriseGhana has announced plans to embark on a protest against President Nana Akufo-Addo over the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. According to the group, it...

Between reforms and the status quo under an IMF program: Ghana’s constitutional and political turmoil in a pivotal election year

Amid speculations that surrounded the silence of the presidency on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill unanimously passed in parliament on...

Koforidua thrilled as Ghana marks 67 years of independence

With only hours to the climax of Ghana's 67th Independence Day Anniversary, the festive atmosphere in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, has spurred excitement...

Anti-LGBTQ+Bill: Akufo-Addo playing tricks on us – MP

A co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, believes President Akufo-Addo is toying with constitutional requirements as far as the power vested in him...

Akufo-Addo approved E-levy amidst a lawsuit, why not anti-LGBTQI+ Bill? – Sam George quizzes

Lead sponsor of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, Sam George, is not convinced that President Akufo-Addo is genuinely not assenting to the controversial bill because of...

Joy Prime apologises to Freddie Blay

https://youtu.be/ldEwua2WSGY Joy Prime has extended a heartfelt apology to Freddie Blay, the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for a misunderstanding arising...

Akufo-Addo does not want to assent to anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has said President Akufo-Addo's announcement that he's is awaiting the verdict of...

Refusing to sign anti-gay bill means signing your death warrant – Lawyer tells Akufo-Addo

Private legal practitioner, Twum Barima, has expressed dismay at President Akufo-Addo's comments regarding the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Despite the Bill's passage, the President reassured the international...

Moment KT Hammond presided as Speaker of Parliament [Watch]

Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond has been nominated to preside over as the Speaker due to the absence of the...

I leave it to your fate – Franklin Cudjoe tells Akufo-Addo on signing anti-Gay bill [listen]

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has stated that if the President believes that people should be jailed for their sexuality, then...

Survival first – Franklin Cudjoe supports Finance Ministry’s rejection of Anti-Gay bill [Listen]

The President of the IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has backed the Finance Ministry's call on President Akufo-Addo not to sign the anti-LGBTQ Bill in...

Positive public opinion, sentiments a tie between NPP and NDC – IMANI Africa report

A report by IMANI Africa has revealed a tie in positive sentiments towards the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) on...

I didn’t intend to win Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election through violence – Lydia Alhassan

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has spoken about...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: The Christian community will advise itself if Akufo-Addo fails to sign – Charles Owusu [video]

Independent parliamentary aspirant for Nkoranza North, Charles Owusu has said President Akufo-Addo will not sign the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. In his view, if Akufo-Addo fails to...

NDC running mate: We are ready for John and Jane – NDC MP

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has expressed confidence in his party's readiness for Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: We won’t fight you – Dafeamekpor on Akufo-Addo’s response [Listen]

Co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor is not pleased with President Akufo-Addo’s reaction to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill...

NDC NEC endorses Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate...

Ghana’s economy won’t crumble if US businesses withdraw over Anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George

Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel George Nartey is confident that Ghana's economy will withstand any potential fallout from American businesses withdrawing from the country...

Vetting of newly nominated ministers starts today

Parliament's Appointments Committee will today, Tuesday, March 5, start the vetting process for the newly nominated ministers and deputy ministers. The vetting process will extend...

Anti-LGBT+ Bill: Don’t sign it – Amoako Baah tells Akufo-Addo

Former head of the Political Science Department at KNUST, Dr. Amoako Baah, has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to sign the...

I’ve rescinded my decision to leave NPP – Obiri Boahen beats retreat

The former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has rescinded his earlier decision to leave the party. He...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: Finance Ministry’s statement shocking – GPCC [Video]

https://youtu.be/AZ90GhN3XiI The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has expressed shock with the Finance Ministry’s plea to President Nana Akufo-Addo not to assent the anti-LGBTQ+...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill will rather protect gay community – MP allays fears [Video]

https://youtu.be/l19bubGYj1U One of the sponsors for the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has said it is in the best interest of people who identify with...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: We’ll advise ourselves on December 7 if… – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed it will not hesitate to advise congregations on how to cast their votes on December...

NDC NEC endorses Prof Naana Jane as running mate

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate...

GUM to pick running mate from Western Region

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, has announced that he will choose his running mate from the...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Why should we choose US$3.8 billion over…? Prof Mensah

Economist Prof Lord Mensah has questioned the rationale behind the Ministry of Finance's statement for President Nana Akufo-Addo not to assent to the anti-LGBTQI+...

Akufo-Addo ruining Bawumia’s political fortunes – COMOG [Video]

https://youtu.be/pREGNrBoAg8 The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), has said Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should be worried about President Akufo-Addo's posture on the  anti-LGBTQ+...

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Poverty shouldn’t force us to succumb to their will – Catholic Bishops Conference

The Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Reverend Father Clement Kwasi Adjei, is advising President Akufo-Addo to ignore any attempts by external bodies...

US Supreme Court rules Colorado cannot ban Trump from presidential ballot

The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president using an anti-insurrection constitutional clause....

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: It’s premature to go to court – Dafeamekpor [Video]

https://youtu.be/6RiaKQhoDNI Co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has described the attempt by Civil Society Organisations to challenge the newly passed Anti-LGBTQ+ bill as...

Minority MPs react to Finance Ministry’s advice against anti-LGBTQ bill

Members of Parliament on the Minority side are furious over the Finance Ministry's advice to President Akufo-Addo not to sign the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill...

I have not betrayed the mandate of Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has touted his government's achievements, stating in all good conscience, he has not betrayed the mandate the good people of Ghana...

Burning Issues: Akufo-Addo yet to receive anti-LGBTQI+ bill – MP

Ho West Member of Parliament(MP), Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has confirmed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQI+...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Finance Ministry’s statement a lobbying attempt – Prof Gatsi

The Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, Professor John Gatsi, has described the Finance Ministry's suggestion to the President not to...