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I want to see it and believe it – Minister on politicians’ role in galamsey [Listen]

The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has stated that she cannot confirm whether politicians and politically exposed persons are making the fight...

Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called on Members of Parliament to support the passage of the 2025 budget estimates to enable the...

Centre for Democratic Movement accuses Mahama of abuse of power over mass dismissals

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has accused President John Dramani Mahama of abusing his powers by dismissing a number of legitimately employed Ghanaians...

Mahama is setting a dangerous precedent with mass dismissals – Centre for Democratic Movement

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to halt his government's "reckless" mass dismissal of public workers. Since his...

If elections were held in August 2024, Bawumia would have polled about 30% – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has acknowledged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign lacked the expected enthusiasm, highlighting the...

Maybe if I were around, things would be different – Former Majority Leader

The former Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has admitted that he misses being in the legislative house, even though he remains actively engaged...

Ningo-Prampram MP secures GWCL commitment to address water crisis

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has secured a commitment from the Ghana Water...

Ahiagbah slams Mahama gov’t over COVID-19 Levy retention

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticized the Mahama-led government for failing to repeal the COVID-19 levy...

Oti Minister engages former MMDCEs for development

In a bid to accelerate development in the Oti Region, Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong has initiated a strategic collaboration with former Metropolitan, Municipal,...

2025 budget: We could benefit significantly if… – Former Deputy Finance Minister

Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Stephen Amoah has acknowledged that some aspects of the 2025 Budget presented by the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Ato Forson is a very knowledgeable Finance Minister – Stephen Amoah

Dr Stephen Amoah, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Kumasi has acknowledged the expertise of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson,...

Did Bawumia join any of Akufo-Addo’s budget debates? – Adongo questions Minority

The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has rejected the Minority's call for Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to participate in Parliament's...

Nhyiaeso MP meets activist Ralph after arrest saga

Social activist Ralph has reconciled with the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, days after his arrest following a confrontation at the forecourt...

Free dialysis was a technical decision, not political – Dr. Nsiah-Asare

Former Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has clarified that the introduction of free dialysis under the previous administration was a purely technical...

Foreign Affairs Minister plans passport centers in all 16 regions

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to establish passport application centers in all 16 regions of...

My ministry doesn’t need GH₵78 million; allocation is for state agencies – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has refuted claims that his office has been allocated GH₵78 million, explaining that the funds...

Mahama reminds appointees to comply with assets declaration law

President John Mahama has reminded his appointees—Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and Deputy CEOs—of their obligation to comply with the Assets Declaration...

Finance Minister presents 8 bills to Parliament to abolish E-levy, betting tax and others

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, March 13, presented eight bills to Parliament aimed at abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic...

Full text: Minority speaks on 2025 budget

The Minority in Parliament has formally reacted to the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson...

Electricity tariffs to be adjusted every three months – Oppong Nkrumah

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that electricity tariffs in Ghana will now be reviewed every three...

Mahama shouldn’t fire Dampare – Mussa Dankwa

Renowned pollster and lead researcher at Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwa, has cautioned President John Mahama against dismissing the current Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr....

EC sets May 13 for Nkoranza North and South District Level Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that district-level elections for Nkoranza North and South will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following the...

Controversy over Joselyn Dumas’ appointment settled

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed reports suggesting that actress Joselyn Dumas has been appointed in...

Jean Mensa proposes adoption of “simplified” e-voting system to reduce rejected ballots

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has proposed the adoption of a “simplified” e-voting system to address the persistent issue of invalid...

Mahama sets record straight on number of political appointees at Jubilee House

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to running a lean government, disclosing that only 30 political appointees currently serve at the Jubilee...

Destiny has brought me this far – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reflected on his unexpected rise to his current position, attributing his political journey to destiny and perseverance. He...

Mahama is running a bloated gov’t expenditure than Akufo-Addo – Dr. Gideon Boako

Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and MP for Tano North, has accused President John Dramani Mahama’s administration of overspending...

You’ve abolished only 2 taxes, not 6 – Oppong Nkrumah to gov’t [Watch]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has criticized the government for providing no significant tax reliefs to Ghanaians in its 2025...

Prove where you’ve cut costs in your budget – Oppong Nkrumah challenges govt [Watch]

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has slammed the Mahama government for failing to cut...

What type of bank will you establish with GH₵51 million? – Oppong Nkrumah asks gov’t [Video]

Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the Mahama-led government over the budgetary allocation for the Women's Development Bank. Finance Minister Dr....

Gov’t to scrap double-track system, expand Free SHS to private schools

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced major reforms to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, including the scrapping of the...

Mahama seeks international partnership to complete Agenda 111 hospitals

President John Dramani Mahama is calling on the international community to partner with his government in completing the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects. He disclosed...

I felt assaulted – Nhyiaeso MP defends causing arrest of activist Ralph

Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has justified his decision to cause the arrest of activist Ralph following a confrontation at the forecourt...

Economic growth alone is not development – Haruna Iddrisu

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated that economic growth alone is not a sufficient measure of development, stressing that true progress must reflect...

Convert teacher allowances into loans – Franklin Cudjoe tells gov’t [Audio]

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed concerns over the government’s decision to allocate funds for teacher trainee allowances in the 2025 budget. He...

2025 Budget Presentation: You’ve made me proud – John Jinapor to Ato Forson

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has commended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for his presentation of the 2025...

Betting tax was never implemented under NPP – Former Finance Minister

Former Finance Minister Amin Adam has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration implemented the 10% tax on sports betting winnings. His response...

We’ve witnessed an ‘Azaa’ budget; it offers no hope – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the 2025 Budget, describing it as an "Azaa budget," meaning a deceptive budget. According to him, the budget...

Exclusive PHOTOS from the 2025 Budget Presentation

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. This marks the first...

2025 Budget: Almost every promise is being fulfilled – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has commended the 2025 Budget, describing it as a testament to the Mahama-led government’s commitment to delivering on its pledges. Speaking...