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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...

Why I can never forget E.T. Mensah – Asiedu Nketia

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has recounted why he can never forget late former Ningo-Prampram MP, Enoch Teye(E.T) Mensah....

Hawa Koomson reacts to alleged supporters’ attack on journalist

Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament (MP) in the Central Region, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has denied her alleged involvement in the attack on David...

Mahama yet to congratulate me on election 2020 win – Akufo-Addo

After almost four years, President Nana Akufo-Addo is still waiting for a congratulatory message from his contender, John Mahama on his victory in the...

We must do everything possible to guarantee longevity of Fourth Republic – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has emphasised the importance of preserving and sustaining the nation's democracy. In a speech delivered on Saturday ahead of Ghana's Constitution Day, he...

Akufo-Addo’s tribute to E.T. Mensah

President Nana Akufo-Addo paid tribute to the late former Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament, Enoch Teye (E.T.) Mensah, during his funeral at the forecourt of...

OccupyGhana to umask businessman who attempted to bribe MPs

Pressure group, OccupyGhana, has declared its commitment to exposing the identity of the businessman who allegedly attempted to bribe New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs...

2024 election: V/R media urged to treat NPP with fairness

The Volta Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Woanya, has urged media houses in the region to create an equal platform...

NPP Primaries: Task ahead isn’t easy; rally behind me – Adwoa Safo appeals to constituents

Facing challenges, Sarah Adwoa Safo, the embattled Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, is reaching out to her constituents, appealing for their support in her...

Togbe Afede XIV writes: Bank of Ghana has failed us

It was interesting to hear Bank of Ghana (BOG) officials pat themselves on the back because year-on-year inflation had dropped to 26.4% in November...

ASEPA threatens legal action against Controller and Accountant-General

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has issued a two-week ultimatum, threatening to take legal action against the Controller and Accountant-General,...

Scenes from E.T. Mensah’s final funeral rites

Late former Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament (MP), Enoch Teye Mensah has been paid to rest. The solemn ceremony came off on Friday, January 5, 2024,...

Alleged NPP thugs assault radio presenter in Cape Coast

Radio presenter David Kobbina from Cape FM reportedly faced an assault by individuals believed to be supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in...

Akwamuhene Nana Sarkodie I marks 10 years on the stool [Photos]

In a rich display of culture, the people of Akyem Awisa in the Eastern region have celebrated the 10th anniversary of the enstoolment of...

NDC did not celebrate E.T. Mensah enough – Cousin

Asafoanye Odzadan III, a relative of the late former Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament (MP) Enoch Teye (E.T.) Mensah, expressed disappointment with the National Democratic...

Mahama leads NDC delegation to E.T. Mensah’s funeral

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has led a delegation to mourn the party's former Ningo-Prampram MP, Enoch Teye Mensah....

NPP primaries: I’ll win over 60% votes in Bekwai – COP Alex Mensah

Retired Commissioner of Police, George Alex Mensah, has expressed strong confidence in winning the Bekwai seat after successfully going through the New Patriotic Party...

NPP parliamentary primaries: CODA CEO set for victory in Weija-Gbawe

The Chief Executive Officer of the Coastal Development Authority (CODA), Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious in the New...

NPP Primaries: Disgruntled candidate curses following disqualification

Appiah-Kubi Baidoo, an aspirant for the Sehwi Akontombra constituency NPP parliamentary primaries, has faced disqualification following the vetting process due to his alleged support...

Dormaa Traditional Council enstools 32-year-old as new Abesim chief

The Dormaa Traditional Council in the Bono region has appointed a 32-year-old Industrial Technician based in Japan as the new chief of Abesim. The...

I’m ready to work with all parties to end “winner takes all” politics – Alan

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the founder and leader of the Movement for Change, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with all political parties to put...

NPP parliamentary primaries: Two disqualified in Eastern region

Two persons have been disqualified from contesting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries set for January 27, 2024. The two are Yaa Ansah...

NPP Parliamentary vetting smeared with bribery allegation

https://youtu.be/SWRHuEIvY14?t=21 A disqualified aspirant from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vying for a parliamentary seat in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency has made startling allegations,...

Popular Sierra Leonean prophet predicts victory for NDC in 2024 polls

Sierra Leonean prophet, Elijah A. M. Conteh, predicts a triumphant outcome for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the forthcoming general elections scheduled for...

NPP Central Regional Vetting Committee denies plot to disqualify aspirants

The Central Regional Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has refuted claims of plotting to disqualify certain parliamentary aspirants from the upcoming...

NPP parliamentary aspirant withdraws from race in Ashanti region

Over 60 parliamentary aspirants for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been vetted in the Ashanti regional office of the party. One of the five...

Family announces burial date for E.T Mensah

The final funeral rites of late former Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament (MP) Enoch Teye (E. T.) Mensah has been set for Friday, January 5,...

K.T. Hammond’s contender cleared by Vetting Committee

The Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region has rejected a petition aimed at disqualifying Sammy Binfoh Darkwa from...

We appreciate your numerous support to NPP – Vetting panel tells NAPO

Manhyia South Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has received commendation from the Ashanti regional vetting panel for his support of the...

Asamang Tamfoe chief hails Atiwa East MP for investments record

Osabarima Kwame Okoh, the chief of Asamang Tamfoe in the Eastern Region, has expressed admiration for the dedication to development exhibited by Atiwa East...

24-hour Economy: Mahama announces juicy packages for businesses

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged  lower electricity tariff costs and tax breaks to companies that choose to run 24-hour operations. Delivering his New Year message to Ghanaians on Wednesday, he reiterated the policy will help revive the ailing economy,...

Vitus Azeem describes OSP’s reason for discontinuing MPs bribery case as untenable

Anti-corruption advocate Vitus Azeem has criticized the rationale provided by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for discontinuing the investigation into the alleged...

Mahama promises to set up Export Development Council

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to set up an Export Development Council when elected president in...

K. T. Hammond, others seek MP aspirant’s disqualification

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond, along with 14 New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executives have filed a petition...

2024 election: Clergy urges EC to remain steadfast and stand against political influences

Calls have been made to the Electoral Commission (EC) to uphold fairness and firmness to maintain its integrity and safeguard the credibility of the...

NPP parliamentary aspirants vetting: A glance at the various regions

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) today, January 3, began vetting parliamentary aspirants in constituencies it has sitting MPs across the country. The Greater Accra...