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Omane Boamah: I will perpetually remember Dr. Hanny-Sherry Ayittey

“Commitment!” For me, commitment is the catchword that defined Dr. Hanny-Sherry Ayittey–Maa Sherry, as I called her. She will remain endlessly in my heart...

Kan-Dapaah, AgyemanG-Manu appear before Parliament today

Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu and National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah are expected to appear before Parliament today, November 9, 2023. Mr Kan-Dapaah's appearance is...

There could be an uprising if… – Prof. Adei

Economist, Prof Stephen Adei has warned there could be an uprising if politicians continue to exploit societal weaknesses. Prof Adei is, however, worried that...

Don’t put religion at centre of 2024 elections – Christian Council

The Ghana Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has advised electorates against putting religion at the centre of the 2024 general elections. The Council made this...

Allotey Jacobs fires NDC over Bawumia

A former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs has taken a swipe at the party over Vice President...

Confusion rocks Ashanti region NPP over running mate slot as Napo and Adutwum supporters clash

There is a seeming tension among members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members in the Ashanti region as to who will become the...

NPP sends strong message to Sam George for calling Bawumia a ‘religious prostitute’

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken on some National Democratic Congress (NDC) members for making religion-based accusations against Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The...

Bawumia visits NPP headquarters [Photos]

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy call on the national executives...

Martin Amidu: National Security Minister’s Parliamentary invitation over Garu-Tempane-Bugri military brutalities is mere whitewashing

Precedent, experience, and proven performance from Parliament support the contention that our Parliament is not the appropriate forum for victims of government-sponsored Garu-Tempane-Bugri military...

NPP MPs jostle on who becomes running mate to Bawumia

There is intense jostling among New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament as to who will become the running mate to the newly elected...

EC submits request to withdraw C.I. for creation of Guan constituency

The Electoral Commission (EC) has submitted a request to Parliament to withdraw a Constitutional Instrument (C.I.) which was laid last week. That C.I. seeks...

The Bawumia win: A moment of national inspiration

Barack Obama’s nomination as the first black nominee of a major party and subsequently, first African American president of the nation was a moment...

Parliament advocates for safety of journalists

Parliament is advocating for the safety and protection of journalists to allow them discharge their duties without fear or favour. The House has stated...

EC opens nominations for district level elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has opened nominations for the district level elections set for December 19, 2023. In a statement, the EC said this...

Akosombo Dam spillage: MPs fight over govt’s response to disaster

Tempers were high in Parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers verbally fought each other over government's response to the devastating flooding caused by the spillage...

We’ll scrutinise 2024 budget – Minority

The Minority in Parliament says it will ensure proper scrutiny of what it terms the Akufo-Addo government’s farewell budget to deal with the suffering...

Alan Kyerematen jabs Bawumia, Mahama

The founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has berated former President John Mahama and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawuma. The former Trade...

Majority Leader opposes sole use of Ghana card for voter registration

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has voiced his concerns regarding the Electoral Commission's (EC) proposal to make the Ghana Card the exclusive document for...

Economy could have been saved if… – Mahama [Video]

https://youtu.be/zVSxNRccmKA Former President John Mahama has chastised the leadership of the various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for their lackadaisical attitude when it comes to holding...

Nana Akomea writes: Hon Adongo, Bawumia has never presented his father as irresponsible

In relating his life experiences, Dr Bawumia often narrates events in his student days, including stories of how he had to do low skilled...

Alan Kyerematen mobilises youth for visionary ‘Movement for Change’

Presidential hopeful, Alan John Kojo Kyerematen has met hundreds of youth in Accra, under the banner of "Volunteers Activation and Orientation." This initiative, spearheaded by...

Okraku Mantey returns Bawumia campaign cash

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for Ayensuano constituency, Mark Okraku Mantey, has reportedly returned GH₵50,000 he received from Dr Bawumia’s campaign team ahead of...

Election 2024: NDC will not be complacent – Kofi Adams

The Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency, Kofi Adams says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not be complacent ahead of the 2024 general...

I will merge Aviation, Railways and Transport ministries when re-elected – Mahama

The flagbearer of the largest opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed his intention to merge certain ministries...

Parliament sets date for 2024 budget presentation

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the last Budget Statement and Economic Policy of government for the 2023 Financial Year to Parliament...

EC wants new CI submitted to Parliament withdrawn – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

It has come to light that the Electoral Commission (EC) has requested for the withdrawal of the Constitutional Instrument on the creation of the...

Thank Alan for withdrawing from race – Bernard Mornah tells Bawumia

Former National Chairman for the People’s National Convention (PNC) and convener of Arise Ghana, Bernard Mornah says Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia must extend some gratitude...

Ameyaw Akumfi sends important message to NPP over running mate selection

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Board Chairman for the Public Procurement Authority, Professor Ameyaw Akumfi, has urged the...

Koku Anyidoho takes on Sam George calling Bawumia a ‘religious prostitute’

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has slammed Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, for...

Government employs too many people for less value; it’s costing the nation – Dr Yamson

Renowned Ghanaian businessman, Dr Ishmael Evans Yamson is saddened by the issue of Ghana's oversized government structure and its implications for the nation's prosperity. In...

My greatest disappointment in Akufo-Addo was his comment on Cecilia Dapaah’s case – Ishmael Yamson

Ghanaian business mogul, Dr Ishmael Yamson, says President Akufo-Addo's poor commitment towards the fight against corruption was clearly depicted when he confidently vouched for...

Election 2024: Ben Ephson’s advice to NPP over VEEP

Pollster and Managing News Editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper, Ben Ephson has said the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia...

Bawumia has not had any discussion on choice of running mate – Sammi Awuku

A member of the Bawumia campaign team, Sammi Awuku has shot down suggestions that the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is already...

Stephen Amoah expresses shock over Ken Agyapong’s votes in his constituency

The Member of Parliament for the Nhyiaeso Constituency, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has expressed shock at the significant number of votes garnered by the Assin...

NDC accepts NPP’s debate invitation to Mahama under condition

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the flagbearer John Mahama is on any day willing to debate Vice President Dr...

Be critical of your leaders – Naana Opoku Agyemang urges youth

The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has cautioned the youth to think critically about the people...

The escalation of cybercrime: Protecting our digital world

In recent years, we've witnessed a startling surge in cybercrimes, a relentless wave of attacks driven by increasingly sophisticated criminal actors. Their targets...

Bawumia’s first day at work after winning NPP presidential primary

On Monday morning, November 6, 2023, when Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia reported for work after winning the presidential primary of the governing New...

Dr. Yaw Adutwum speaks on running mate rumours

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has made it clear that he is not in any race for the running mate position of the...

Allow foreigners to vote in local level elections – ILGS Director urges

All persons legally resident in an area should be allowed to vote in the local government elections, irrespective of their nationality. The Director of the...