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IMF bailout: I would have reshuffled Ken Ofori-Atta if … – Former NPP MP [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · ADDAI NIMO ON FINANCE MINISTER SACK A one-time flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said he would have reshuffled Finance...

Disenfranchised TESCON Presidents in Bono East petition Mac Manu-led elections committee

Leaders of the students wing of the New Patriotic Party have filed a petition against the Bono East Regional Youth Organiser, Charles Addo Dokyi...

Akufo-Addo appeals to teachers to return to the classroom

President Akufo-Addo has appealed to striking teachers to return to the classroom pending the outcome of negotiations with the government on their demand for...

Claims that ‘half the world’ has gone to the IMF untrue – Bright Simons

Honorary Vice President of policy think tank, Imani Africa has dismissed claims that half the world is seeking an IMF bailout to restore confidence...

Sir John’s successor, three deputies have not declared their assets

The then Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, on Monday August 25, 2020, swore John Allotey into office as the new Chief...

IMF bailout: ‘Go exhume and ask Gathafi how he was able to charge 70% for his oil’ – Prof Gyampo to government

A political scientist, Professor Ransford Gyampo has urged government to take a cue from other countries on how to manage its natural resources such...

Assassination of former Japanese PM: Mahama expresses shock, describes it as ‘senseless crime’

Ghana’s former President, John Mahama has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Japan. This follows the assassination of the country’s former Prime...

NPP Diaspora Branch Organisers root for Nana B’s election as National Organiser

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Diaspora Branch Organisers have endorsed Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, as the next National Organiser. The immediate...

Akufo-Addo should address Ghanaians on IMF bailout, not Bawumia [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Have the courage to address Ghanaians on IMF bailout - Akufo-Addo told President Nana Akufo-Akufo has been urged to address Ghanaians following government’s...

Sam George, Sheila Bartels clash over LGBTI comments

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Sheila Bartels, has admonished the Ningo-Prampram MP against his use of insulting remarks when dealing with people...

I’m disappointed – Addai Nimo on missing out on Akufo-Addo’s appointment [Listen]

Former New Patriotic (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Francis Addai Nimo, has said he is disappointed for...

NPP elections: Don’t run to media with your complaints – Aspirants warned

The National Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has warned national executive aspirants to desist from making the media their first point...

I am willing to die for the country for a good course – MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso Central, Henry Quartey, has expressed his willingness to die for the country. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Joy...

Why Kweku Baako was disappointed when govt announced IMF bailout

The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has expressed his disappointment in the government’s decision to opt for an...

Include Seth Terkper as you engage IMF – Nana Akomea tells govt

The Managing Director of Inter-City STC, Nana Akomea, has advised government to set up an all-inclusive team as it engages the International Monetary Fund...

Abronye DC discharged by court

The Accra Circuit Court 8 has struck out the case between the State and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye...

NPP elections: Bribery, vote-buying won’t be tolerated – Mac Manu

The Chairman of the National Election Committee of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, has warned that the party will not...

Boris Johnson to quit as party leader

Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative Party leader after losing the support of his ministers and MPs. A Conservative leadership contest will take...

Privileges Committee Vice Chair speaks on Adwoa Safo’s snub

It has emerged that the Privileges Committee of Parliament published an invitation to the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo in the...

I underwent knee surgery – Henry Quartey tells Privileges Committee

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso Central, Henry Quartey, has appeared before the Privileges Committee of Parliament, to respond to queries on his absence...

IMF bailout: Stop any attempt to shift blame on Minority – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has urged the government to take full responsibility for circumstances that led to Ghana’s resort to the...

62 Police guards assigned to MPs yet to be issued with pistols – Interior Minister

The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, has revealed that the 62 Police guards assigned to protect Members of Parliament are yet to be issued with...

IMF Bailout: Dr Duffuor differs with Mahama on Ken Ofori-Atta

Former Finance Minister, Dr Kwabena Duffuor has reacted to the call for the dismissal of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. In his view, such calls are...

Death Penalty bills initiated by Madina MP gazetted

The Criminal and Other Offences (Amendment) Act 1960 Act 29 and Armed Forces (Amendment) Act 1962 Act 105, commonly referred to as the Death...

IMF bailout: Dr Kwabena Duffuor on standby for Akufo-Addo’s call

A former Finance Minister in the erstwhile Mills administration, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, says he's ready to support the government’s bid to seek a bailout...

Adwoa Safo again

Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has failed to appear before the privileges committee to answer questions on why she...

People need to have attitudinal change to minimise flooding – Henry Quartey

Minister for the Greater Accra Region, Henry Quartey, has said residents in the region need a change of mind in order to curb the...

Ayikoi Otoo withdraws from NPP National Chairmanship race

A former Attorney General, Ayikoi Otoo, has resigned from the race to become the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The former High...

Wereko-Brobby makes shocking allegations against Akufo-Addo [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Akufo-Addo tried to attack me physically A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, has disclosed the relationship he has...

People with no hope in IMF should not lead Ghana’s delegation – Dr Wereko-Brobby

A member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, has shared his thoughts following the government’s decision to engage the International Monetary Fund...

Prof Adei gives diagnosis of Ghana’s current economic hardship

Ghana has spent a lot in policy formulations and implementation to be able to bring development to the nation but the effort has not...

Dollar has broken the eight – NDC man mocks NPP

The ruling New Patriotic Party's (NPP) hope of breaking the eight to retain power in the 2024 general election will remain a dream. According to...

IMF bailout: Finance Ministry sets records straight on free SHS, other flagship policies

The Ministry of Finance has allayed fears about the fate of government’s flagship Free SHS policy and other landmark programmes. In a statement on Tuesday,...

NDC MPs clash with Deputy General Secretary

A Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Barbara Asamoah, is in hot waters following alleged attempts to undermine some Minority MPs. She...

UTAG warns govt over IMF bailout

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has warned that it will not tolerate any conditionality from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that will...

Akufo-Addo ends tenure as ECOWAS Chair

President Akufo-Addo is no longer the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The President’s tenure ended on Sunday, July 3. He...

Oppong Nkrumah speaks on National Cathedral payments

Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that he does not have the details of payments made in respect of the National Cathedral. According...

NPP is heading for doom in 2024 elections – Former MCE

A former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Asante Akyem Central, George Frimpong has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is heading toward doom ahead...

Akufo-Addo decided to go to IMF without consulting NDPC – Director-General

National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) Director-General (DG), Kodjo Essiam Mensah Abrampa, says the President chose to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) without...

Peter Otokunor successfully defends his PhD thesis

A Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor, has celebrated the successful defense of his PhD thesis in Agric...