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2024 budget approved – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said as far as he is concerned, Parliament has approved the 2024 budget statement. He made this remark during a press briefing in Parliament....

Majority Leader takes on Speaker over 2024 budget approval

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensa- Bonsu, has taken on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin over his conduct of the 2024 budget approval. Addressing journalists after...

Minority alleges stalemate in Ghana’s IMF negotiations

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that there is a stalemate in Ghana’s negotiations for the second tranche of the $3 billion credit facility...

Kofi Adams exposes Majority over 2024 budget approval

Member of Parliament for Buem has said the Majority did not have their full number, hence their walkout during deliberations to approve the 2024 budget....

2024 budget approval: Minority shouts ‘away away’ as Majority walks out

The Majority side staged a walk out from Parliament on Wednesday during deliberations to approve the 2024 budget. After the debate ended, the Speaker...

One week observation for late former NPP MP announced

The one week observation of late former Member of Parliament (MP) for Bantama Constituency, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, has been set for Sunday, December 10, 2023....

Deputy Finance Minister urges Parliament to approve 2024 budget on time

A Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei Asare, has urged Parliament not to delay the approval of the 2024 budget to ensure its timely...

Ban party manifestos; let’s stick to a common national development plan – Micheal Kottoh

The Lead Consultant for Konfidant, a globally oriented, Africa-region-focused advisory firm, Micheal Kottoh says party manifestos should be banned if Ghana wants to develop...

I wish Alan had stayed instead of exiting NPP – Evans Nimako

The departure of a former stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, appears to have left an indelible mark on the...

We can’t blame the Constitution for the failure of intellectuals – Ofosu-Dorte

The Founder and Senior Partner of AB and David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte says intellectuals in the country cannot attribute their failures to the Constitution....

Election 2024: Hohoe Constituency in retrospect

As the country gears towards the December 2024 general elections, Myjoyonline.com will serve you with serialized publications of happenings and dynamics in the 18...

Digitalization a planning tool not a development policy – Azongo

A development planner and consultant to SMIDO, Nyaaba-Aweeba Azongo, has said digitalization is not a development policy as is currently being construed in Ghanaian...

Frimpong Boateng: The spiritual foundations of our democracy

I would have wished our system of governance would have been based on a traditional system that is part of us and is understood...

NDC disqualifies Michael Yarboi from contesting Odododiodioo parliamentary primary

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress, has disqualified Michael Nii Yarboi from contesting in the Parliamentary elections in the Odododiodioo...

Akwamumanhene destools subchief for unlawful land sale

 The Akwamumanhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, has ordered the im­mediate destoolment of the Odikro of Akwamu Anyansu, Nana Ofei Owobie. The order by the State...

Prof. Joshua Alabi leads NDC to celebrate Tenglebgre festival at Sekoti

The former National Campaign Manager of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 general elections, Professor Joshua Alabi, and the former Greater Accra...

NDC running mate race: Ben Ephson roots for Julius Debrah

Pollster and Managing Editor of the Dispatch Newspaper, Ben Ephson has urged flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama to choose former...

Our party manifestos are usually silent on the most important issues – Ofosu-Dorte

Executive Chairman of AB and David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has said his analysis of manifestos churned out by Ghana’s two main political parties since...

NPP Election: Kojo Frimpong confident of victory

A parliamentary hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Wenchi Constituency of the Bono region, Kojo Frimpong, has stated that he will...

It’s not a walk in the park to construct a 24-hour economy – Yaw Nsarkoh

The former Executive Vice President of Unilever, Yaw Nsarkoh says the 24-hour economy initiative announced by former President John Mahama is not a task...

NPP opens nomination for Akuapem North parliamentary primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for the Akuapem North parliamentary primary election. In a statement signed by NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua...

Import restrictions LI: Ursula Owusu, Speaker Bagbin clash in Parliament

The Minister of Communication and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, clashed with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin during debate on the Legislative Instrument (LI)...

Bagbin to visit Akufo-Addo over witchcraft Bill

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has announced plans to visit President Akufo-Addo over the delay in assenting to the Criminal Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2023. The...

Mike Ocquaye Jnr. to contest Dome-Kwabenya seat again

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mike Ocquaye Junior has officially announced his intention to contest the Dome-Kwabenya parliamentary...

All displayed ballots in Dec 2 primaries will be nullified — NPP

Anyone found publicly displaying his cast ballot, capturing images of same and making gestures to show the person voted for in the December 2...

NCCE to organise debate for flagbearers, parliamentary candidates

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), as part of its outlined programmes for 2024, will organise a debate for presidential flagbearers and parliamentary...

Mahama replies Akufo-Addo over machete-brandishing comments

Presidential aspirant for the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama has responded to President Akufo-Addo to condemning the New Democratic Congress (NDC) members brandishing machetes...

Location of STEM Schools politically motivated – Dr Apaak

A Deputy Ranking member of Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak has accused the Akufo-Addo Bawumia administration of playing politics with Ghana’s education. The...

You should’ve resigned by now – Minister told over 24-hour economy statement

Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor is shocked the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu is still at post...

Claims that Bawumia can’t be blamed for economic woes bogus, laughable – Dr Asah-Asante

A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante has described a claim that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cannot be held...

GES, why must I pay to access my BECE results?

This is an Open Letter to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah. The writer wants to know, among other things,...

Minority has stabbed me in the back – K.T Hammond

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, known to many as K. T. Hammond, has expressed feeling betrayed by the Minority in...

24-hour economy: Unemployed youth can’t have erection – Minister slammed

A member of the communication team for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Beatrice Annan, has criticized the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, for...

Amenfi Central’s Joana Gyan achieves milestone; graduates from Doyen Institute [Photos]

The parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan, celebrated a significant achievement as she graduated from the Doyen Institute with a Professional Diploma in...

MP brings sanitary pads to Parliament

Deputy Minority Whip, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe took the 2024 budget debate to another level when she brought a sanitary pad and a piece of...

24-hour economy: Minister justifies ‘We can’t sleep with our wives’ statement

The Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, has said there is nothing wrong with his comments about former President John Mahama's proposed 24-hour economy...

President’s labelling of NDC as trouble makers is unfair and unfortunate – Benjamin Quashie

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Council of Elders of South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie has berated President Akufo-Addo for labelling members of...

Frequently asked questions: Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy

Q1: What is the 24-hour Economy all about? The 24-hour economy will be a deliberate policy intervention by the next National Democratic Congress (NDC)- John...

My dismissal from NPP affecting my son’s studies – Buaben Asamoa

A former Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa, has said his dismissal is taking a toll on his son's...

NPP General Secretary stuns ‘Akwasidae’ patrons with drumming skills [Watch]

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Justin Frimpong Kodua stole the spotlight with his drumming skills when he graced the Akwasidae festival...