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Farmers’ Day: NDC commends farmers, agric workers

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commended workers of the agricultural sector for their endless diligence which has contributed “exceptionally to the economic growth...

Help farmers embrace modern technologies – Rawlings urges govt

Former President Jerry Rawlings is urging the government to create opportunities for farmers to embrace new technologies to boost their yields. The former President in...

Deputy Chief of Staff, Abu Jinapor, involved in an accident [Photos]

Deputy Chief of Staff, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has been involved in a motor accident at Busunu, a suburb of West Gonja district in the Savannah...

I eat local rice with my wife, follow my example – Akufo-Addo tells Ghanaians

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to patronise locally-grown rice during his speech at the 35th edition of the National Farmers’ Day....

Farmers’ Day: Akufo-Addo’s message to farmers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has taken to his social media pages to thank Ghanaians, especially farmers for their contribution towards agricultural development in...

Okyenhene quashes 48 sheep fine placed on NDC’s Kwame Zu

Embattled National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti Regional Secretary, Kwame Zu, is thanking his stars after an order for him to present 48 sheep...

Okyenhene demanded 98 cows and 98 bottles of schnapp to be pacified

It has emerged that the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, demanded for 98 cows and 98 bottles of schnapp from embattled Ashanti Regional Secretary...

Photos: NDC ‘pacifies’ Okyenhene over Kwame Zu’s animal comment

A high powered delegated, led by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has rendered an unqualified apology over unsavory comments from...

Your comeback will be greater than your setback – Duncan Williams to Mahama

General Overseer of the Action Chapel International, Nicholas Duncan-Williams has prophesied to Former President John Dramani Mahama and his congregation that their “return will...

NDC could win 2020 polls with 53% of votes – Kofi Adams

Former deputy general secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Kofi Adams says the party could win the 2020 polls with 53%...

Vigilante groups are still active in Ghana – Afrobarometer report

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has uncovered an active network of vigilante groups affiliated to the governing New Patriotic Party and opposition...

A Plus scores Akufo-Addo 30%, says Mahama is better

Political Activist Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus) has scored the Akufo-Addo government of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) 30% for its performance in office. According...

My ‘father’ Mahama left me ‘very little inheritance, so, bear with me’ – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has said he inherited a poor kitty from his predecessor John Mahama and has, thus, urged workers of the Ghana Railway...

Kweku Baako exposes NDC

"Then you come to the Minority Leader himself who said: "The people may decide otherwise and you cannot determine it; so the support of...

READ: Dr Lawrence Tetteh’s prayer for Ken Agyapong

The Founder of the World Miracle Outreach, a non-governmental organisation and international evangelist, Dr Lawrence Tetteh has described the Member of Parliament...

It’s not enough to call for calm on Ghanaian-Nigerian traders clash – MP to Akufo-Addo

Minority ranking member on Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee in Parliament, Yusif Sulemana, has told President Nana Akufo-Addo to find lasting solution to the...

NCCE spent ¢1m on aborted December referendum, elections

It has emerged that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) spent GH¢1million on the aborted referendum. Chairperson of the Commission, Josephine Nkrumah told JoyNews’...

Parliament to grill Dr Addison, Ofori-Atta over new notes

Governor of Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison and Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, are set to face Parliament to answer questions about...

Kwesi Pratt on why referendum was cancelled

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has given reasons why the December 17 referendum was cancelled. To him, one major reason the...

NDC breaks silence on latest Afrobarometer survey

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has given 12 reasons why the latest Afrobarometer survey released by the Center for Democratic Development Ghana (CDD-GH), strongly...

Kwesi Pratt announces support for Akufo-Addo

Kwesi Pratt Jnr, the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, says he doesn’t understand those criticising President Akufo-Addo's decision to pull the plugs on...

Govt’s fight against corruption not impressive – Anim Piesie

A communication team member of the National Democratic Congress is of the view that the Akufo-Addo-led government’s fight against corruption is not impressive. According to...

‘Four more years for Nana’ – Akufo-Addo appeals for second term

In what appears to be the strongest indication that he will contest for the Presidency again, President Nana Akufo-Addo has appealed to Ghanaians to...

Mahama showed maturity at Assemblies of God – Rev Owusu Bempah

Founder and Leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev Owusu Bempah, has lauded ex-President John Mahama for showing “maturity” following the clash at...

Allotey Jacobs’ proposal to govt over aborted referendum

Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs, expressing his excitement over the cancellation of the referendum, has advised...

Sammy Gyamfi to keep NDC in opposition – Rev. Owusu-Bempah

Founder and Leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will lose 2020 elections because of...

Akufo-Addo had every right to cancel referendum – Buabeng Asamoah to critics

Yaw Buabeng Asamoah, Member of Parliament for Adentan Constituency, says President Nana Akufo- Addo had every right to cancel the referendum. The comment follows critics’...

Listen: ‘Aliens Compliance Order’ rearing its ugly head – Allotey Jacobs on Nigerian-Ghana clash

Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Kojo Allotey Jacobs, says the Ghana Aliens Compliance Order where hundreds of thousands...

Listen: Mahama breaks silence on referendum

Former President John Mahama has denied statements by his successor that, they reached a consensus at a meeting on the abortive referendum.  Prior to...

Rawlings lauds formation of Eminent Advisory Committee by EC

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has described the establishment of an Eminent Advisory Committee by the Electoral Commission (EC) as a wise decision. He...

Prof Gyampo bounces back, wades into referendum brouhaha

Embattled senior political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has shared his thoughts on the debate surrounding the participation or...

Chief Biney blasts Akufo-Addo over claim NDC will cancel free SHS

A communications team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says anyone who thinks the party is against the implementation of the free Senior...

Revealed: Ken Agyapong, OB Amoah stopped MP from suing Pioneer Food Cannery [Audio]

Member of Parliament for Tema East constituency in the Greater Accra region, Daniel Titus-Glover, has revealed how he was stopped by two fellow parliamentarians...

Assault on democracy – FiftyPercent PlusOne over MMDCE bill withdrawal

The government’s decision to withdraw the Bill to amend Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution which allows the president to appoint the various Metropolitan, Municipal and...

Audio: I will buy a big cow for Owusu-Bempah’s ‘attacker’ – Sammy Gyamfi

National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is offering to buy a huge cow for the bodyguard of former President John Mahama...

READ: NDC’s position on withdrawal of Referendum

PRESS RELEASE BY THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE DECEMBER 17TH REFERENDUM AND AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 243(1) OF THE 1992 CONSTITUTION.    2nd...

Parliament approves withdrawal of Referendum

The December 17 referendum is officially off the books as Parliament okays the withdrawal of the Constitutional Instrument by the Attorney-General (AG), Gloria...

NPP reacts to President’s withdrawal of referendum

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commended President Nana Akufo-Addo for withdrawing the amendment of Article 243/1 from Parliament. The amendment, if...

Oppong-Nkrumah throws more light on govt’s decision to cancel referendum

Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, the Information Minister, explaining the rational behind government’s decision to withdraw the bill meant to amend Article 243(1) and cancel the December...

MP demands disclosure of cash spent on ‘abortive’ referendum

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on government to disclose the amount of money spent...