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Minority writes to BoG Governor over petition for his removal

The Minority in Parliament is not backing down on its call for the resignation of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison...

Asantehene destools Kwapra chief

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has dethroned Baffour Adugyemfuo Kumani, the Chief of Kwapra in the Ashanti Region for his alleged involvement in...

Sophia Akuffo, IEA urge Parliament not to ratify lithium agreement

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has hinted of its intentions to petition Parliament against the ratification of the lithium deal. This was disclosed...

Attorney General frustrating fight against corruption – PAC Chairman

The Member of Parliament for Ketu North and the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has accused the Attorney-General of...

Adopt a unified national manifesto for sustainable development – Political parties told

A former UN Governance Advisor, Prof Baffour Agyeman-Duah has urged political parties in the country to embrace a unified national manifesto for sustained economic...

Pepper soup consumers live longer    

Good news for pepper soup consumers. A recent study by Semaniuk et al.(2022) showed that the regular use of chili peppers whether in soup...

District level elections: Stay away, allow candidates campaign on their own merits – EC to political parties

The Electoral Commission (EC) is urging the various political parties to allow aspirants in the upcoming district-level elections (DLE) to campaign on their own...

Next NDC government will review laws governing extractive industry to benefit Ghanaians – Mahama

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to undertake a comprehensive review of the...

NPP grassroot group calls for selection of Opoku Prempeh as Bawumia’s running mate

A group comprising polling stations, constituency executives, and the tertiary wing executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region is endorsing...

From a revived airport, an upgraded hospital, to improved security – Bono Regional Minister touts achievements

The Bono Regional Minister, Justina Owusu Banahene, has emphasized her dedication to enhancing security in the region while touting her achievements. "We've worked tirelessly to...

NDC to take over Ashanti Region with 24-hour economy campaign

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti region has announced plans to hit the principal streets of Kumasi with former President John Mahama...

10k businesses, 20k youth to benefit from YEA’s Business and Employment Assistance Programme – Bawumia

About 10,000 businesses owned by young Ghanaian entrepreneurs, as well as 20,000 youth, are to benefit from the government's Business and Employment Assistance Programme,...

The sword of my fight against corruption will cut across – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s presidential aspirant, John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to fighting corruption if elected as President in the 2024...

Word Bank withdraws funding for E-Parliament project

Minister of Communication Ursula Owusu Ekuful has disclosed that the Word Bank has withdrawn funds earmarked for upgrading internet connectivity and implementing the e-Parliament...

Duffour meets Mahama to hold talks on future of NDC

Renowned Ghanaian politician and former Minister of Finance, Dr. Kwabena Duffour engaged in a strategic meeting with the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress...

24 hour economy: Mahama copied one of the by-products of Bawumia’s digital transformation agenda – NPP Dep. IT Dir.

The Deputy Director of IT of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Forson has said the 24-hour economy proposed by former President John Mahama...

Boniface Saddique reacts to viral campaign poster

Former Madina Member of Parliament (MP), Boniface Abu-Bakar Saddique, has urged his supporters to disregard a flyer on social media, suggesting his intent to...

Argentina reduces number of ministries to 9 instead of 18

Argentina’s new president Javier Milei took his incoming cabinet’s oaths on Sunday afternoon at the Casa Rosada. Unlike the previous government, there were only...

How supporters of New Force besieged court over Spokesperson’s hearing

Supporters of the 'New Force movement' have gathered outside the Kaneshie District Court in solidarity with their spokesperson, Shalimar Abbusi. Abbusi, a Belgian national, is...

Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy leads in Global Info Analytics poll

An online poll conducted by Global Analytics Info ahead of the 2024 general elections has shown that Presidential aspirant John Mahama's 24-hour policy is...

New Force spokesperson granted bail

A Kaneshie District court has granted bail to Shalimar Abbiussi, spokesperson for the New Force. This comes a week after she was arrested and charged...

2024 election: Former NPP MP’s poster pop up as independent candidate

Posters of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Madina Member of Parliament (MP), Boniface Abu-Bakr Saddique, announcing his bid as an independent candidate for the...

Bawumia is collapsing NDC in North East Region – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the North East Region claims the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is facing imminent extinction following the election of...

Parliament approves 3 loan agreements

Parliament has approved three loan agreements to finance the Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (GTCDP), the Ghana Productive Safety Net Project II (GPSNP) and...

24-hour economy will rescue Ghana from current economic doldrums – Mona Quartey

A former Deputy Finance Minister, Mona Quartey, has expressed confidence in the 24-hour economy proposed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama,...

Message from the Morning Man: Gomoa Nazareth

The other night, I read something in the Bible (why are you laughing?). John Chapter 1. It was the story of how Jesus built...

Catherine Afeku wins Evalue-Ajomoro Gwira NPP parliamentary primaries

A former Member of Parliament (MP) in the Evalue-Ajomoro Gwira Constituency, Catherine Abelemah Afeku, has emerged as winner in the New Patriotic Party(NPP) Parliamentary...

Mahama’s transformational agenda to addressed unprecedented brain drain – Opong-Fosu

Mr Akwasi Opong-Fosu, a former Minister of State said the current lack of job opportunities in Ghana has resulted in an unprecedented brain drain....

The voice of the people is where the Lord’s blessing is – Kwabena Agyepong hails Bawumia 

Former General Secretary and presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Kwabena Agyepong has impressed upon the party members, especially those who participated in their presidential...

2024 elections: PNC to hold presidential primary on March 24

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has set its presidential primary for March 24, 2024 ahead of the 2024 general elections. This announcement follows the party’s...

Non-partisan nature of district Assembly election to blame for voter apathy – EC

The non-partisan nature of the District Level Elections (DLEs) is a major factor that has contributed to the low turnouts which have characterized the...

Opposing anti-LGBTQ Bill a political-suicide – Edem Senanu warns

Chairman of Advocates for Christ Ghana, Edem Senanu, has cautioned against opposing the passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values...

2024 election: NPP will win Akwatia seat — Yaw Kumi

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Akwatia constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has promised to bring on board his two contenders who...

NPP primaries: Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers react to sponsoring Jefferson Sackey

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has dismissed claims of funding the billboards of the New Patriotic Party parliamentary(NPP) Ablekuma Central candidate, Jefferson...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will be passed soon – Sam George

The lead sponsor of the Promotion of Proper Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, Sam George, says he is a happy man. According to...

Re: Starlink operations are illegal in Ghana

The attention of my office and that of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has been drawn to a press statement issued by...

Sam George raises concerns over delayed allowances for MPs’ bodyguards

Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament(MP) Samuel George, has raised concerns about the delay in paying the 30% allowance promised to police officers assigned to guard...

Bagbin’s proposal to lock Parliament long overdue – ACEPA

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman has applauded the Speaker of Parliament’s proposal for stricter measures...

NPP orphan primaries: Vote buying impunity was shocking – Former Deputy AG

Former Deputy Attorney-General, Joseph Kpemka Dindiok, has said the impunity with which some people engaged in vote buying in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) orphan...

We remain opposed to 2024 budget – Minority insists

The Minority in Parliament maintains its strong opposition to the approval of the 2024 budget, despite the scheduled vote on Thursday, December 7. According to...