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Ato Forson to address NDC’s Moment of Truth series on 2022 BoG’s annual report

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold a press conference today, Tuesday, August 8, on the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) 2022 Annual Report and...

NPP primaries: Former Deputy Attorney General rides bicycle to submit nomination forms

A former Deputy Attorney General, Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, has ridden a bicycle to submit his nomination forms to contest in the New Patriotic Party...

NDC Primaries: Fred Nuamah withdraws from Ayawaso West Wuogon race

Actor-turned-politician, Fred Nuamah, has withdrawn from the Ayawaso West Wuogon National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary. In a letter addressed to the party, Mr Nuamah...

Akufo-Addo govt the worst ever – Kwakye Ofosu

A former Deputy Communications Minister has berated the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government over their handling of the Ghanaian economy.  Felix Kwakye Ofosu insists that the current government...

Afenyo-Markin, Ato Forson share friendly moment over dinner after heated parliamentary debate

In a surprising twist of events, Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, two prominent members of opposing political parties in the parliament, were...

My son will win – Ejisu Paramount Chief throws weight behind Alan Kyerematen

Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Alan Kyerematen, is on a six-day tour in the Ashanti region as the party prepares to hold...

Democracy @30: Parliament to hold fora in Takoradi, Cape Coast, Koforidua

As part of activities marking 30 years of uninterrupted Parliamentary Democracy under the Fourth Republican Constitution of Ghana, Parliament will host public forums in...

Former KMA PM challenges Akufo-Addo’s neutrality affirmation in NPP primaries

A former Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has challenged President Nana Akufo-Addo’s claim of not endorsing any candidate in the NPP's...

All smiles as Ursula Owusu reunites with Murtala Mohammed

It was a beautiful reunion moment when Ablekuma West Member of Parliament (MP), Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, met Tamale Central MP, Murtala Mohammed. The two...

Coalition of Muslim Organisation honours Speaker Bagbin

A delegation from the Coalition of Muslim Organisation of Ghana has conferred on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, the title Saifu_llah which means...

Dan Botwe endorses Bawumia as NPP flagbearer for 2024 elections

Member of Parliament for Okere Constituency, Dan Botwe, has endorsed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential primary....

Parliament approves loan to improve agriculture

Parliament has approved a $52.5 million loan agreement between the government of Ghana and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The loan is...

Bagbin calls for Condition of Service Scheme for journalists

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Bagbin, has expressed worry about the current state of the media, citing intimidation and violence against media practitioners....

NPP primaries: Mark Okraku-Mantey submits nomination forms to contest at Ayensuano [Video]

Mark Okraku-Mantey, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has taken a significant step by submitting his nomination papers for the New...

NPP primaries: Adenta Kumi files nomination to contest Adentan parliamentary seat

Ghanaian politician and business consultant, Alfred Ababio Kumi, also known as Adenta Kumi, on 3rd August 2023, filed his nomination forms to contest the...

Massive support for Samuel Awuku’s candidacy in Akuapem North constituency

Akuapem North Constituency experienced an overwhelming show of support for Samuel Awuku, the Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and aspiring parliamentary...

Afenyo-Markin stokes controversy for saying female Minority MPs lack courage

The last day of the debate on the mid-year budget presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, ended with a controversy on Wednesday, August...

Speaker Bagbin summons Ofori-Atta over debt restructuring

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to appear before Parliament. The purpose of this summons is...

Alan campaign team finds ‘unqualified’ delegates on NPP presidential election register

The campaign team of Alan Kyerematen, one of the presidential aspirants on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised concerns over...

NDC extends forgiveness to NPP for past grievances

In a remarkable display of reconciliation and a commitment to national progress, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended an olive branch to the...

Voting for the NPP or NDC is like jumping from the frying pan to the fire – Kofi Koranteng

Independent Presidential aspirant, Kofi Koranteng, says Ghanaians will be making a grave mistake by making a choice between the ruling NPP and the main...

I’ll pay every child GHS 500 if I become president – Kofi Akpaloo

Presidential hopeful and candidate for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Dr Percival Kofi Akpaloo, has made a bold promise that if elected as...

Dan Botwe vows to address feud with Naa Torshie; says letter to President was leaked

Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Dan Botwe, has assured the public that he will address the recent feud involving him and Irene...

Aspirants send important message to Akufo-Addo

Some flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) say President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to distance himself from endorsing any presidential aspirant is in...

Minority Caucus warns govt over illegal GHS 187 million payment to private company

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns about a questionable payment of GHS 187 million to a private company called West-blue and is...

Chieftaincy minister clarifies misinformation on Akim Kotoku mineral royalties

Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has put an end to the swirling rumors surrounding the vast mineral royalties accrued to...

I am not afraid of losing an election – Muntaka

The Member of Parliament for Asawase constituency in the Ashanti Region, Muntaka Mubarak, says he is least perturbed about losing an election. While advising politicians...

Angry NPP supporters vandalise party office at Sagnarigu again

The Sagnarigu office of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been vandalised again, twice in less than two weeks. The act was allegedly carried...

I’ll vote for an aspirant who can inflict a third successive defeat on Mahama – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo says he will support any New Patriotic Party flagbearer aspirant who can unite and win next year’s presidential election for the...

African leaders should shun coups – Johnson Ellen Sirleaf

Johnson Ellen Sirleaf, the former President of Liberia, has expressed deep concern over the rising occurrence of coups in African countries, emphasizing the challenging...

Alan, Bawumia teams react to Akufo-Addo’s neutrality affirmation in NPP primaries

Following President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's assertion of not having a preferred candidate in the NPP's presidential primaries, Sylvester Tetteh, Member of Parliament for...

Akufo-Addo reacts to claims of coercing NPP delegates to support Bawumia

President Nana Akufo-Addo has rejected allegations that the government has thrown its full force behind Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic...

Volta region goes all out for Kofi Akpaloo

Thousands of supporters and residents in the Afadjato South in the Volta Region thronged the streets to welcome the presidential aspirant of the Liberal...

MP sends important message to Akufo-Addo over Dan Botwe, Naa Torshie feud

The Chairman for the local government committee in parliament, Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi, has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to intervene in the ongoing feud between...

Former minister raises concerns over ongoing feud between Dan Botwe and Naa Torshie

Former Deputy Local Government Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict between the Minister for Local Government and Rural...

Presidential race: NPP extends submission of proxy applications to August 5

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has extended the deadline for the submission of proxy applications in the upcoming presidential electoral college elections to Saturday,...

Most wasteful expenditure – Kwakye Ofosu blasts Akufo-Addo over national cathedral project

Former Deputy Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly criticised the National Cathedral project, denouncing it as an extravagant and wasteful expenditure. He expressed...

NPP announces new dues payment system; check out amount

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a new dues payment system for its members following approval by the National Council. The party Chairman, Stephen...

We need a united front to confront NDC; no need for campaign of insults – Bawumia

While calling for a clean and decent campaign in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of its presidential primaries, the Vice President, Dr Muhammadu...

Kwakye Ofosu blames govt’s reckless spending for economic woes

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications team, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has expressed his concerns about the economic situation in the country,...