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Nominate Education Minister immediately to address challenges – Dr. Peter Partey Anti to Mahama

Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFES), Dr. Peter Partey Anti, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to expedite the nomination...

Adding private schools to Free SHS not feasible – Bright Appiah

Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah has cautioned the government against extending the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy to private...

Be cautious in handling ORAL matters – Former UN Governance advisor counsels

Former United Nations Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has cautioned the Operations to Retrieve Assets and Loot (ORAL) team to exercise caution in their...

NDC sets up Regional Vetting Committees for MMDCE selections

President John Mahama has issued a directive to guide the appointment process for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country. The directive,...

President Mahama announces measures to tackle recurring market fires

President John Dramani Mahama has issued directives to tighten security around major markets nationwide to address the recent spate of market fires. Speaking after a...

NPP elders urge members to halt campaigns after 2024 election defeat

The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong appeal to its members and supporters to desist from...

ORAL is legal and constitutional – Attorney General-designate defends [Video]

The Attorney General-designate, Dr Dominic Ayine, has defended the legality of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative. He described it as a constitutionally grounded...

NPP must eat humble pie – JFK says as he renders unqualified apology [Watch]

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) Justin Frimpong Kodua has on behalf of the party rendered an unqualified apology to Ghanaians. The apology...

I’m in a difficult period – NPP General Secretary [Audio]

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua has said he is in a difficult period of his leadership. This according...

Afenyo-Markin walks out during Dominic Ayine’s vetting [Video]

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Monday, January 13, walked out of the vetting of Attorney General and Minister for Justice-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine. The action of...

Volta Region to receive fair share of appointments in Mahama’s gov’t – NDC Chairman

The Volta Region has been assured of its due recognition in government appointments under the administration of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. This assurance was...

NPP Council of Elders send strong message to members

The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all members to seize campaign activities and focus on rebuilding following...

I’m determined to move Ghana from the current crisis – Finance Minister-Designate

Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged commitment to move Ghana out of its current economic challenges, tackling high inflation, cedi depreciation, and...

NPP gov’t didn’t use ESLA for intended purpose, revenue mismanaged – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has accused his predecessor of mismanaging revenues generated from the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA). Mr. Mahama has said the New...

What I want to be remembered for if approved as Finance Minister – Ato Forson

Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged commitment to leave behind a strong legacy that will live in the minds of Ghanaians forever. Dr....

Road toll will be restored – Ato Forson

Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will work to reintroduce road tolls to generate revenue for maintenance. Dr....

We’ll set up independent value for money office – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will establish an Independent Value for Money Office. The...

NDC exposes three policemen over seizure of gov’t vehicles

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disassociated itself from an alleged ongoing seizure of government vehicles from public officers. In a statement, the NDC Greater...

Sunyani Queenmother seeks court intervention to restrain factions from enstooling new chief

The Queenmother of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II, has filed an interlocutory injunction to restrain Yaw Agyare from...

I won’t be threatened – Appointment Committee chair to Afenyo-Markin

The Chairman of the Appointment Committee and Akatsi South MP, Bernard Ahiafor, has cautioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against any attempts to threaten...

You’re elected to work, not to lament – Afenyo-Markin tells gov’t

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of attempting to shift blame for a looming power crisis onto the previous government...

You can’t direct Mahama on how to appoint ministers – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin

Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for attempting to direct President John Mahama on how to handle ministerial appointments. Speaking...

Minority urges Justice Minister-designate to investigate post-election disturbances

The Minority in Parliament has called on Justice Minister-Designate, Dominic Ayine, to ensure that all individuals involved in post-electoral disturbances are thoroughly investigated and...

Parliament not aware of appointment of President’s secretary – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President. Dr. Mahama was appointed...

I don’t need a siren as MP – John Dumelo

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has stated his opposition to the use of sirens on vehicles by Members of...

Don’t let power change you – Duncan-Williams tells NDC

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder and General Overseer of Nicholas Duncan-Williams Ministries, has urged members of the new government to maintain consistency in their relationships...

Sammy Gyamfi denies traveling in police-escorted convoy

The National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims of traveling in a large convoy accompanied by police...

Say no to post-election violence and property takeovers – Colonel Appeateng to youth

The Territorial Commander of the Salvation Army Ghana Territory, Colonel Seth Adjei Appeateng, has condemned the destructive actions of some youth who have been...

CPP Flagbearer urges Mahama to create platform for opposition stakeholders to contribute to national development

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) Presidential Candidate for the 2024 general elections, Nana Akosua Frimponmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, has called on former President John Dramani...

Samson’s Take: Punish the criminal ‘vigilante’ takeovers

Ghana has a law called the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845). It was passed to regulate the political transfer of power after an...

NDC’s Chief Biney hit with sad news

The former Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Nixon Hamilton Biney, has announced the death of his partner, Lucie Ama...

‘Merit and loyalty go hand-in-hand’ – Prof. Aryee on Mahama’s appointments

A Political Scientist at the University of Ghana has lauded President John Mahama for his balanced approach in appointing individuals to ministerial positions. Prof. Atsu...

Consider our sons and daughters in building your team – Volta House of Chiefs to Mahama

The Volta Region House of Chiefs has urged President John Dramani Mahama to consider individuals from the region in the formation of his government. In...

Redeem your promises to us – Gakli residents to President Mahama

The residents of Gakli in the Ketu South Municipality have expressed their hope that President John Mahama will fulfill the promises made during his...

True peace stems from justice, not the lack of conflict – Duncan-Williams

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International (ACI), has underscored the indispensable role of justice in fostering enduring peace...

Vetting of Mahama’s ministerial nominees begins today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will vet the first set of President John Mahama’s ministerial appointments today, January 13, 2025. This follows the receipt of...

Mahama vows to uncap NHIS levy in upcoming budget

President John Mahama has announced plans to uncap the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) levy in the upcoming budget to improve healthcare access across...

Appiah-Kubi calls on Mahama to review 60-Minister pledge if governance requires

Former Asante Akyem North MP, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider his pledge to limit the number of ministers...

Damongo: NDC youth allegedly shuts down community mechanised borehole

The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Damongo has reportedly locked up the only mechanised borehole serving the Hangaline Community, leaving...

Kwesi Nyantakyi Esq: How the new Ministry for Sports & Recreation can transform the Youth of Ghana

By an Executive Instrument dated 9th January 2025, the Ministries of Ghana, being the bulwark of the architecture of the civil service, were reviewed...