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Presidency yet to receive Jean Mensa petition – Kwakye Ofosu

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that the presidency has not yet received the petition from Electoral Commission (EC) staffer Joseph Blankson Adumadzie...

Mahama’s delay in appointing Defence Minister reckless – Ntim Fordjour

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for deferring the appointment of a...

Why Charlotte Osei was removed as EC Chair – Manhyia South MP reveals [Audio]

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, says former Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Charlotte Osei brought her removal in June...

We are ready to expose her – Former Suhum MCE fires at Naa Torshie over Common Funds [Listen]

Former MCE for Suhum, Margaret Darko, has warned that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) are ready to expose Irene Naa Torshie Addo...

Manhyia South MP warns against setting ‘dangerous precedent’ in Chief Justice removal

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has warned that Ghana risks setting a “dangerous precedent” in its handling of...

NPP rejects Kpandai election ruling, calls it “dangerous” and damaging to democracy

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticised the Tamale High Court ruling ordering a rerun of the 2024 parliamentary election in the Kpandai...

NDC questions NPP’s appeal before seeing Kpandai ruling reasoning

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for filing an appeal against the annulment of the Kpandai parliamentary election...

My ‘mo Kwame Nkrumah’ comment was totally misunderstood – NAPO

The running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says his controversial “mo Kwame Nkrumah” remark was taken...

Kamal-Deen confident Bawumia will win NPP presidential primary with 70% votes

A former National Nasara Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kamal-Deen Abdullai, has expressed confidence that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will win...

NPP race: Bawumia dominates 14 out of 16 regions – Global Info Analytics

In a new survey by Global Info Analytics, former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has established a commanding lead across 14 out of the...

There are 15 petitions currently seeking the removal of Kissi Agyebeng as SP – Tampuli

Former Deputy Transport Minister and Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Alhassan Tampuli, has revealed that there are currently 15 petitions seeking the removal of...

Ken Ofori-Atta’s case: I see no action for justice, only rhetoric and press conferences – Bright Victoria

Private legal practitioner Bright Victoria has expressed her view on the handling of the corruption case against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that...

Akufo-Addo should be questioned over Ken Ofori-Atta’s case – Arthur Kennedy

Political activist and medical doctor, Dr Arthur Kennedy, has called for greater scrutiny of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s leadership in light of...

2026 Budget was heavy on slogans but empty on substance – Davis Ansah Opoku

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has criticised the government’s 2026 Budget Statement, describing it as “heavy on slogans but empty...

Afoko urges youth to embrace civic courage at AUCB public lecture

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has underscored the importance of civic courage in safeguarding Ghana’s democracy, stressing...

Former Mfantseman executives rally behind Bawumia ahead of NPP primaries

Some former constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Mfantseman Constituency have announced their collective support for former Vice President Dr....

Speaker proposes national conference with MMDAs to strengthen local governance

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has proposed the convening of a national conference between the House and the Metropolitan, Municipal and...

Diplomacy is no longer about protocol representation, champagne drinking – Mahama tells new envoys

President John Mahama has urged Ghana’s newly commissioned Ambassadors to adopt a modern, results-driven approach to diplomacy, stressing that the country’s foreign missions must...

I’ll put my GUM aside and join NDC if… – Osofo Kyiri Abosom

Founder and leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrew, popularly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has hinted at the possibility...

Minority rejects $10m tax exemption deal for Tata Service

The Minority in Parliament has raised strong objections to a Finance Ministry request seeking approval of a $10 million tax exemption for the foreign...

“First person to bring scandal to my gov’t will be hanged on a cross” – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm warning to public officials, stating that anyone found engaging in corruption under his administration will face...

NPP external branch delegates petition NEC over proxy voting ban

Delegates and chairpersons from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 30 external branches have formally petitioned the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), challenging a directive...

Naa Torshie blamed for NPP’s 2024 electoral defeat

Former Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Divine Bosson has launched a strong critique against former Tema West MP and immediate past Administrator of the...

Bagbin launches $200K educational scholarship for parliamentarians and staff

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has inaugurated a new educational scholarship scheme aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of Members of Parliament and...

NPP Sweden Branch supports PEC decision to ban proxy voting in presidential primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sweden Branch has expressed its support for the decision by the Presidential Election Committee (PEC) to prohibit proxy voting...

2026 budget: Minority pledges constructive engagement, vows to hold gov’t accountable

The Minority in Parliament says it is ready for constructive engagement on the 2026 Budget but will only support policies that genuinely serve the...

“Disunity is weakening our role in Parliament” – Afenyo-Markin to Minority

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sounded a strong warning to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus, cautioning that growing internal...

I admit NPP is having challenges, but… – Afenyo-Markin [Listen]

Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has acknowledged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing internal challenges but stressed...

I am human, but I would never hit a police officer – Afenyo-Markin [Video]

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has dismissed claims that he assaulted a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” demonstration at Parliament House on Monday,...

Pius Hadzide dismisses claims that Bryan Acheampong hoarded fertilisers

Spokesperson for the Bryan Acheampong Campaign Team, Pius Enam Hadzide, has rejected allegations that former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, stockpiled...

Why NPP must rebrand like NDC – John Boadu reveals [Listen]

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has stated the need to rebrand the party to restore its appeal among...

If judges give verdict based on fear, how safe are we? – John Boadu questions Baffoe-Bonnie on Ataa Ayi’s 70-year jail term

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has raised concerns over comments made by Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie...

Minority defends walkout from Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting

The Minority in Parliament has defended its decision to walk out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing the move...

North Dayi NHIA Boss defends MP, dismisses claims of sabotaging Mahama as false

The District Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in North Dayi, Mr. Edem Sebastian, has described as false and unfortunate media reports...

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting suspended amidst confusion

Proceedings were temporarily suspended during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, following misunderstandings among Members of Parliament (MPs). The vetting session began around...

Afenyo-Markin and Ayariga clash again during Chief Justice nominee vetting

Tensions erupted between Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, on Monday,...

Felix Kwakye Ofosu highlights key national events for the week ahead

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has outlined a series of significant national activities scheduled for the coming week, describing it as a...

Speaker Bagbin elected President of African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption

Speaker of the Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been elected as the new President of the African Parliamentarians’ Network Against Corruption (APNAC) during...

Speaker rejects Minority’s request to halt Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has turned down a request from the Minority Caucus to suspend the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul...

I don’t believe in lobbying for positions – Stephen Amoah [Audio]

Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Stephen Amoah, popularly known as Sticka, says he does not believe in lobbying for...