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She has already given me assignments – Tetteh Chaie on Linda Ocloo’s appointment as Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has expressed his support for the recent appointment of Linda...

ORAL is NDC’s creation not Mahama – Gideon Boako

Tano North Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Gideon Boako, has stated that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee is a creation of the...

No act of destruction can erase Akufo-Addo’s legacy – Egyapa Mercer

The former Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has firmly stated that history will ultimately vindicate former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Mercer, the...

Ato Forson’s responses on revenue shortfalls spark fears of harsher taxes – Minority

The Minority has raised concerns about the responses of the Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during his vetting on Monday, January 13. Addressing a...

Boycott any invitation from ORAL team – Minority to Ghanaians [Audio]

The Minority in Parliament has urged all individuals to boycott any invitation from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee. The Suame MP, John Darko,...

Agordzo unfit to be UPSA lecturer due to police misconduct – Petitioner to GTEC

A recent petition has been submitted to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), raising serious concerns about the continued engagement of retired Police Officer...

Concerned youth of NPP in Kwahu Afram Plains South demand suspension of deputy youth organizer

The Concerned Youth Force of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kwahu Afram Plains South, Eastern Region, has petitioned the constituency executives to suspend...

Stop blaming others; we caused our own defeat – NPP Vice chair

The Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as "Sir John," has...

Full text: Minority raises concerns on vetting of 3 nominees, other matters

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the posture of the Chairman of the Appointment Committee, Bernard Ahiafor during the vetting of three...

Ato Forson won’t do badly as Minister of Finance – Dr Kabiru

The newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Walewale in the North East Region, Dr Tiah Kabiru Mahama, has expressed...

Ato Forson’s responses on revenue shortfalls spark fears of harsher taxes – Minority

The Minority has raised concerns over the responses of Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during his vetting on Monday, January 13. Dr Gideon Boako,...

Minority accuses Appointments Committee Chair of bias

The Minority in Parliament has accused Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, of displaying bias and partisanship during the vetting of ministerial nominees. Tano...

Kofi Boakye earns spot in Mahama’s key National Security appointments

President John Mahama has appointed former Chief of Staff Prosper Douglas Bani as the National Security Advisor. Additionally, DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak has been appointed as...

NPP-UK dismisses allegations of campaign fund mismanagement against Chairman

The New Patriotic Party (NPP)-UK branch has dismissed claims of campaign fund mismanagement against its Chairman, Wofa K. A statement signed by the Deputy Secretary,...

Ato Forson was evasive, inconsistent, and lacked clarity of thought – Minority

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has criticised Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, for his performance during the vetting...

We will forever thank Mahama – Tetteh Chaie on Linda Ocloo’s appointment as Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of Linda Ocloo...

My investigative pieces on Kufuor were not personal – Raymond Archer

Investigative journalist Raymond Archer has clarified that his critical reporting on former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration was not driven by personal animosity. Mr. Archer,...

Why Mahama’s gov’t wants to re-introduce Public Tribunal system – Ayine

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, in its manifesto presented for the 2024 general election, promised to reintroduce the public tribunal system, which existed...

UK’s Treasury minister resigns over anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh

Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. She had referred herself to the prime minister's standards adviser,...

First days in office: Mahama hits the ground running with major reforms and bold directives

President John Mahama has wasted no time in rolling out a series of decisive reforms and directives aimed at addressing critical issues in Ghana,...

Tribunal system proposal is atrocious and evil – Former Law School Director criticizes NDC

Former Director of Ghana School of Law, Kweku Ansa Asare, has criticised the proposal to reintroduce the tribunal system under the Mahama-led government, labelling...

Mahama shouldn’t appoint a native of Bawku or Kusasi as Regional Minister – Asamoah Boateng

Former Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has urged the government not to politicise the ongoing conflict in Bawku. Speaking on Joy...

President Mahama appoints Justina Nelson as Acting CEO of MIIF

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Justina Nelson as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF). The appointment was...

Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Profile of the Ashanti Regional Minister Designate

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated the current Ashanti Regional NDC Secretary, Dr. Frank Amoakohene Regional Minister, taking over from Simon Osei Mensah. In a...

Mahama nominates 10 regional ministers; check out full list

President John Mahama has submitted the names of 10 regional ministerial nominees to Parliament, seeking approval. The letter, signed by the Acting Presidential Spokesperson, Felix...

I’ll appoint Ministers to prioritise Bawku peace efforts – Mahama assures

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he is committed to restoring peace in Bawku. According to him, resolving the ongoing conflicts in Bawku and...

Photos from the vetting of Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dominic Ayine

Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dominic Ayine were nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for the positions of Minister for Finance, Minister for Energy,...

Ablakwa unveils Mahama’s plan to ban politicians from buying state assets

The Chairman of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has announced a policy initiative to permanently ban politicians and politically exposed persons from acquiring state...

A-Plus demands update on Ahmed Suale’s murder investigation, threatens to expose alleged ‘perpetrator’

Kwame Asare-Obeng, popularly known as A Plus and Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central constituency, has issued a strong demand for progress on...

Did Bawumia secure Northern votes for NPP? – NAPO on election defeat

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, better known as NAPO, has criticized the tribal undertone in discussions about the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) loss in the...

How Shatta Wale helped A-Plus land Gomoa Central seat

Ghanaian musician and politician, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has shared a surprising story about how Dancehall star Shatta Wale played...

ORAL is set up to settle political goals; revoke it – Ansah-Asare

Kwaku Ansah-Asare, the former director of the Ghana School of Law, has condemned the establishment of the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) committee by...

Serve with humility – Volta Regional NDC Secretary urges Mahama’s appointees

The Volta Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. James Gunu, has urged appointees under the John Dramani Mahama administration to serve...

ORAL is corruption CCTV – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the chairman of the new government’s Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL), has described the initiative as a “corruption CCTV” aimed at...

I receive threats daily – Okudzeto Ablakwa [Video]

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the chairman of the new government’s Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL), has revealed that he receives daily threats from opponents of...

Don’t introduce new taxes through back door after scraping e-levy, betting tax – Gideon Boako

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, is cautioning the Mahama government against introducing alternative taxes in disguise following their promise to...

Seth Terkper hails Ato Forson and John Jinapor

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has commended the performance of Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson and Energy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor during...

Ministry of Local Gov’t, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs demands an experienced hand

Refreshingly, President John Dramani Mahama appears on track to keeping his campaign promise to govern with 60 ministers. Already, he has realigned the ministries, reducing...

Mahama holds meeting with leadership of National House of Chiefs

President John Mahama on Monday held a meeting with the Members of the Steering Committee of the National House of Chiefs to enable him...

New government must secure sustainable funding for Free SHS – Dr. Peter Partey Anti

Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFES), Dr. Peter Partey Anti, has urged the new government to prioritize sustainable funding for the...