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Akufo-Addo dissolves Inter-Ministerial committee on galamsey

President Nana Akufo-Addo has dissolved the Inter-ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, Starr News has learnt. Sources with knowledge of the development say the President will...

Election petition: Oppong Nkrumah, others to speak for Akufo-Addo

The legal team of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named the spokespersons for the presidential election petition filed by John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer...

EC describes Mahama’s election petition as ‘incompetent’

The Electoral Commission (EC) has described the election petition filed by the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) John Dramani Mahama as incompetent. The Commission, like the...

RE: Confirmed, NPP is Minority and NDC is Majority in Parliament

I have noted with some amusement an article currently circulating that seeks to give false comfort to the ill-informed about the respective statuses of...

Our courageous allies in NPP ensured Bagbin’s victory – Ablakwa reveals

Member of Parliament for North Tongu has disclosed that 'quietly courageous' National Democratic Congress (NDC) allies in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) aided in...

Akandoh’s wife threatens to sue Ursula Owusu-Ekuful

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said his wife is threatening to sue Ablekuma Central MP, Mrs Ursula...

Christian Council reacts to MPs’ drama in electing Speaker

The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned the chaotic contention among Members of Parliament (MPs) over the election of a Speaker, describing the behaviour as “distasteful...

Bagbin’s election signals a new era in Ghana politics – Spio-Garbrah

Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, a former Minister of Trade and Industry, has described Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin’s election as Speaker of the Eighth Parliament of the...

Thank God I am a free thinker – Koku Anyidoho’s powerful writeup [Read]

Thank God I Am A Free Thinker! ---------------------------------------------- At, Creation, the Almighty God created all of us in His own image to have Dominion over our...

Why Koku believes Ofosu-Ampofo is NDC’s leader until new flagbearer emerges

Koku Anyidoho has provided clarity as to who is currently the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after its electoral defeat. According to him,...

Akufo-Addo wins big; check it out

The African Leadership Magazine - a popular Pan African political magazine on the Continent – has declared President Nana Akufo-Addo winner of the 2020...

Check out when party that forms Majority side in Parliament will be decided

The immediate-past Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, says the party that forms the Majority side in Ghana’s 8th Parliament will be known on...

Mahama, NDC hold victory party to celebrate Bagbin as Speaker of Parliament [Photos]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held a party to celebrate its victory in the just ended Speaker of Parliament election won by parliamentary...

Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu is being dishonest, Bagbin was voted for – Apaak

Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South, Dr Clement Apaak, says it is dishonest for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to allege that...

Why Asiedu Nketia thinks Muntaka Mubarak deserves national award

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress has described the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase constituency and some of his colleagues as...

Former NPP MP exposes colleagues over Prof Oquaye’s loss [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Former NPP MP exposes colleagues over Prof Ocquaye’s loss A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi East in...

NDC sends strong message to Joe Wise

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded that the Member of Parliament for Bekwai and now 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu...

I shall make Akufo-Addo, Bawumia my allies – Koku Anyidoho declares

Chief Executive Officer of the Atta Mills Institute, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has said that he will make President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia,...

Okaikwei South MP, Dakoa Newman’s stunning outfit at the President’s inauguration [Photos]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been sworn-in for a second four-year term in office. A host of dignitaries and Members of Parliament (MPs) among...

Dr Clement Apaak: Would NPP have made Alban Bagbin the Speaker of Parliament if they had a choice?

Folks, Kyei Mensah Bonsu has proven to be shamelessly dishonest. In any case, not even my three-year-old son who sleepily watched the events of...

We neglected our strongholds and we’re being punished for it – Kennedy Agyapong to NPP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has said that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) major problem is neglecting their strongholds. According...

Ursula Owusu is not my type of woman – Akandoh

Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso Constituency and former Ranking Member on the Committee of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has stated that Mrs Ursula...

NPP candidate in court over Savelugu Constituency election results

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2020 Parliamentary Candidate for Savelugu Constituency in the Northern Region, Muhammed Abdul-Samed Gunu, has filed a petition at the...

Mahama files motion to amend ‘mistake’ in election petition

Former President John Dramani Mahama has filed a motion at the Supreme Court to allow him to correct a ”mistake” in the election petition he...

Read: Parliamentary Press Corps Congratulates Rt. Hon ASK Bagbin

The Parliamentary Press Corps Congratulates Rt. Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin on his election as Speaker of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic...

Akufo-Addo’s emotional message to wife, children, Veep and his appointees [Audio]

President Nana Akufo-Addo has paid glowing tribute to his family, Vice President and appointees he worked with during the first term of his presidency....

Mensah-Bonsu gives vivid account of what happened during voting of Speaker [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu gives vivid account of what happened during voting of Speaker of Parliament Majority Leader of the 7th Parliament, Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, has brought...

I’m proud of you – Ofosu-Ampofo to NDC MPs

National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has doffed his hat to the party's parliamentary caucus for ensuring their choice for Speaker,...

‘Judas’ in NPP: Bright Wireko-Brobby reacts to ’empty vote’ reports

Member of Parliament (MP) for the Hemang Lower Denkyira Constituency in the Central Region has reacted to reports that he might be one of...

When Asiedu Nketia saw Prof Oquaye’s name in inauguration brochure as Speaker [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Asiedu Nketia’s interesting reaction to Mike Oquaye's name appearing in inauguration brochure General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia,...

NDC demands probe into invasion of parliament by armed military men

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding a full-blown parliamentary probe into the invasion of the Chamber of Parliament by armed military men...

NDC will not recognise Akufo-Addo as President until…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will not recognise President Nana Akufo-Addo until all issues of the 2020 elections are resolved. The General Secretary,...

Presby moderator sends message to Akufo-Addo at his thanksgiving service [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Presbyterian moderator sends message to Akufo-Addo Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt Rev Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah...

Parliament clears air on viral Mahama photo hanging in Speaker’s office

The Parliament of Ghana has reacted to a photo of former President John Mahama hanging in the office of Speaker Alban Bagbin. The picture showed Mr...

Carlos chewed, swallowed 2 ballot papers – Asiedu Nketia [Audio]

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has taken a swipe at the Member of Parliament for Tema West constituency...

Sue if you want to enjoy free money -Akandoh told after …

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says Juaboso Member of Parliament (MP), Kwabena Mintah Akandoh can sue colleague, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful if he wants...

Ken Agyapong drops bombshell about Assin North MP [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ken Agyapong speaks on future of Assin North MP It has emerged that embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, James Gyakye...

98% of MMDCEs to lose their jobs [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ken Agyapong speaks on future of Assin North MP Only two percent of the Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs) and District Chief Executives (DCEs)...

Kennedy Agyapong breaks silence on mood amid chaotic scenes in Parliament [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kennedy Agyapong breaks silence on mood amid chaotic scenes in Parliament Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has explained his...

Revealed: How Nana Yaw Amponsah’s relationship with Kotoko Board has turned sour

Former Ghana and Bayern Munich ace, Samuel Osei Kuffour, is being considered for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role at Asante Kotoko with majority...