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Minority boycotts MPs’ orientation workshop, cites cost concerns

Parliament has commenced a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, despite a boycott by the...

Sophia Akuffo calls for Constitutional review on extractive industry

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called for a review of the 1992 Constitution to better regulate agreements in the extractive industry. She argued that...

National Economic Dialogue begins today

The National Economic Dialogue begins today, March 3, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) and will continue until March 4. Led by President...

Creatives petition Mahama to revoke Kafui Danku, James Gardiner’s NFA appointments

The Association of Ghanaian Creatives, a coalition of industry professionals, is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider the appointments of Kafui Danku...

2025 budget to drive growth and opportunities – Finance Minister

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the 2025 budget will prioritize economic growth, development, and opportunities for all. In a...

Mahama urged to complete past government projects

President John Dramani Mahama has been urged to ensure continuity in governance by completing all unfinished projects initiated by the previous government. The call was...

Ken Ashigbey defends Mahama’s brief comment on Galamsey in SONA

Ing. Ken Ashigbey of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey has stated that while President John Dramani Mahama may have been brief in his comments...

Ablekuma North: EC to meet with NDC, NPP to resolve issue

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to engage the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to discuss the delayed...

The 2025 budget will confirm how bad the economy is – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stated that the upcoming budget presentation on 11th March will confirm...

You’re the driving force behind NPP’s comeback – Krobea Asante charges TESCON members

The Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), George Krobea Asante, has passionately urged members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON)...

NPP to deliver ‘True State of the Nation’ address

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, deliver what they call the “True State of the Nation Address”. The presentation will...

My security risk is ‘ultra high’ – Kissi Agyebeng

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has revealed the grave dangers associated with his position, describing his security risk as 'ultra high.' Speaking at the Constitution...

Duncan-Williams advises Mahama

The Founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has advised President John Mahama to remain humble and grateful. During a special fellowship with the...

It’s obvious the NPP left the economy in a miserable state – Mahama Ayariga

The Majority Leader in Parliament has criticized the previous administration for mismanaging the economy and leaving it in a dire state, questioning the governance...

Mpraeso MP urges completion of key roads ahead of Kwahu Easter

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for the urgent completion of the Atibie and Twenedurase-Akwasiho roads, which are vital...

If you were employed before the transition, you are fine – Ablakwa dismisses sacking claims

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that President John Mahama is terminating appointments of employees hired under the previous administration. Speaking...

Mahama not sacking everyone employed under Nana Addo, it’s the malicious recruitments – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has dismissed claims that President John Mahama is terminating the appointments of employees hired under the previous...

Mahama’s “I will fix the economic crisis” pledge inspires hope – Godfred Bokpin

Finance and Economics professor at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Godfred Bokpin, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to fix...

Krachi Nchumuru residents root for Ibrahim Mumuni as DCE

Residents of Krachi Nchumuru in the Oti Region have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to appoint Ibrahim Mumuni, the current constituency secretary, as...

Mahama reaffirms commitment to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting a government-backed Proper Family Values or Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. He disclosed that discussions have been...

I don’t take this responsibility lightly – Suhuyini thanks Mahama for appointment

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama following his nomination as Deputy Minister for...

Some people have passed away due to mass dismissal – Ntim Fordjour claims [Video]

Assin South Member of Parliament (MP), Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has alleged that some individuals have lost their lives due to the mass dismissal...

Mahama vows to strengthen Ghana’s bilateral ties through transparent governance

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to strengthen Ghana’s bilateral ties with international partners through transparent governance and sound foreign policies. According to him, his...

Condition under which Minority will join National Economic Dialogue [Listen]

Ofoase Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has expressed the Minority’s willingness to participate in the National Economic Dialogue but insists that...

The economy was not ‘criminally handled’ – Abena Osei Asare rejects Mahama’s claim

Former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare, has firmly rejected President John Dramani Mahama’s assertion that the economy was "criminally...

I respect Mahama but… – Stephen Amoah on 2025 SONA [Listen]

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has expressed his respect for President John Mahama but criticized his comments on Ghana’s economy during...

Ato Forson’s appointment as Finance Minister right; he’s always been ahead of me – Adongo

Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, has defended the appointment of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister, stating that Forson has always...

‘Big promises, no funding plan’ – Abena Osei-Asare tells Mahama

Former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare, has criticized President John Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), accusing him of...

Madina NDC hails Mahama for Kenzo’s appointment as VRA boss

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Madina Constituency has hailed the appointment of Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng Kenzo as Acting Chief Executive Officer...

Ablakwa commends diplomats for historic attendance at Mahama’s swearing-in

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed profound gratitude to the international diplomatic community for their significant presence at the swearing-in...

Assessing economy’s performance based on debts is intellectual dishonesty – Amin tells Mahama

The former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam has dismissed claims by President John Mahama that the Akufo-Addo administration left behind a massive debt, plunging...

I am not an economist – Isaac Adongo clarifies appointment to BoG board [Listen]

Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has clarified that he is not an economist, despite being appointed to the Bank of Ghana's...

Isaac Adongo breaks silence on Ministerial ‘snub’ [Listen]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has subtly expressed disappointment over his exclusion from President John Mahama's list of ministerial nominees. In...

Minority must have a big heart; there is a long way to go – Adongo [Video]

Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament (MP), Isaac Adongo, has urged the Minority caucus to exercise restraint as the Mahama-led administration works to fulfill its...

Publish evidence of balances in sinking fund- Gideon Boako to Mahama

Member of Parliament for the Tano Constituency, Dr. Gideon Boako, has strongly refuted claims made by President John Dramani Mahama regarding the balance in...

What is gov’t doing with the revenue left behind? – Minority questions

The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Mahama’s administration of mismanaging public funds, raising concerns over how the government is handling the significant...

Your ‘criminally managed economy’ comment is unpresidential – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for describing Ghana’s economy as “criminally mismanaged,” calling the remark unpresidential and unnecessary. According to...

Minority questions Mahama on 25% wage increase despite ‘mismanaged’ economy

The Minority in Parliament has challenged President John Dramani Mahama’s claim of inheriting a “criminally mismanaged” economy while delivering a lower wage adjustment for...

18th February payment of coupons not new; NPP gov’t didn’t default – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has downplayed the significance of the recent payment of bond coupons by the government, asserting that it is not a...

All the photos as President Mahama delivers first State of the Nation Address

President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, 27th February 2025, delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term as President...