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Minority files RTI request at DACF; demands cost DRIP, others

The Minority in Parliament has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), seeking details about the recently...

Afenyo-Markin petitions Bagbin to recall Parliament

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reconvene Parliament. This request follows dissatisfaction among the Majority caucus regarding...

Local Government Minister assures President of comprehensive DRIP training

The Minister for Local Government and Decentralisation, Martin Adjei Mensah-Korsah, has said a comprehensive training has been provided for operators, drivers, and technicians involved...

Don’t point fingers at current government; let’s have measures to protect state lands – Farouk Aliu Mahama

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama, has called for constructive measures to protect state lands rather than blaming the current...

Election 2024: Accept defeat peacefully – Kan Dapaah advises Political leaders

The Minister for National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has issued a warning about the potential for electoral violence as the country approaches the 2024...

2024 polls: GJA cautions politicians against assaulting journalists

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged politicians to refrain from assaulting journalists as the 2024 elections approach. The GJA has noted that, politicians often...

Akufo-Addo has no reason to refuse assent to Affirmative Action bill – Otiko Djaba

A former Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba believes that President Akufo-Addo will sign the Affirmative Action Bill into law...

5,000 construction workers to gain employment through DRIP – Akufo-Addo

Some five thousand Ghanaian construction workers are expected to gain direct jobs from government's accelerated road construction project dabbed, District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The...

Central Regional House of Chiefs back Mahama’s development plans for the region

The President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Odeefo Amoakwa Buadu VII, has backed John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic...

I’m disappointed no seats are reserved for women in Affirmative Action bill – Nana Oye

Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has stated that there is currently no provision for reserving parliamentary seats...

Every lawyer has a right to criticise a court’s judgement – Deputy AG

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has explained that Attorney General, Godfred Dame's statement following the ruling of the Court of Appeal on the ambulance...

Mahama reiterates promise to operationalise Komenda Sugar Factory if elected

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to revitalise the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory. According to him, the factory...

Ambulance trial: The double standards of the NDC is regrettable – Nana B

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, widely known as Nana B, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

You’ll hand over to me once I’m elected – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has asserted that it is not within President Akufo-Addo's authority to decide his...

Appointments Committee of Parliament suspends vetting of Supreme Court nominees

The Appointments Committee of Parliament on Tuesday failed to reach a consensus for the vetting of the two nominees of the President for appointment...

Godfred Dame is the ‘worst Attorney General’ in Ghana’s history – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has criticized Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame for his handling of the...

Rev Kusi Boateng shares bold prophesy on election, deaths and unrest [Video]

Founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Kusi Boateng has made a bold prophecy that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be crowned President of Ghana on...

Mahama presents Naana Opoku-Agyemang to Central region chiefs

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has introduced his running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to the chiefs...

Akan will be the National Language under my Presidency – Bernard Mornah [Video]

Former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and Presidential aspirant, Bernard Mornah has announced his plan to make Akan the official language...

You’ve been embarrassed; keep quiet – Suhuyini to Yeboah Dame

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has criticised the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame. His remarks came in...

Dr Bawumia to ignite NPP spirits with ‘Mega Ofie Walk’ in Akuapim North

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will lead a major event called "The Mega Ofie Walk" in the Akuapim North constituency...

Ambulance trial: Dame over-enthusiastic in pursuing political opponents – Mahama

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Godfred Dame. Mr Mahama accused...

Whether AG goes to ‘Atoa’ or ‘Nogokpo; Ato Forson will be vindicated – Edudzi Tameklo

Edudzi Tameklo, the legal counsel to the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed his confidence in his client's innocence, stating that he...

Ambulance case: Ato Forson’s acquittal confirms political persecution – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has celebrated the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel...

Ambulance case: Deputy AG to challenge court decision acquitting suspects

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah Yeboah has announced plans to appeal the recent court decision that acquitted two lead suspects in the controversial ambulance...

AG Dame not fit to address Bar Association meeting this year – Edudzi Tamekloe

The counsel for the accused in the ambulance case, Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe, has stated that the Attorney General (AG) is unworthy to address lawyers...

AG can go to Supreme Court, Antoa or ‘Nogokpo; Ato Forson will still be vindicated – Edudzi Tameklo

The lawyer for Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Edudzi Tameklo, has expressed unwavering confidence in his client's innocence. He emphasized his belief that Dr...

Police, A-G sued over Akufo-Addo’s Deputy IGP appointment

A private legal practitioner has taken on the Attorney General (AG) and the Ghana Police Service (GPS) over the appointment of a Deputy Inspector...

AG is like a legal representative of NPP – Mahama

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, describing him as a legal representative of the ruling...

Parliament rejects $250m Energy Sector Recovery Programme load over $90m consultancy fee

Parliament has rejected a $250 million loan for the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme. The financing agreement is between government and the International Development Association...

Ambulance case: Congratulations on a hard-won victory – Afenyo-Markin to Ato Forson

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has extended his congratulations to Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the first accused in the recently quashed ambulance procurement trial. Speaking...

Attorney General criticizes Court of Appeal decision in Ambulance case [Listen]

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has criticized the 2:1 majority decision by the Court of Appeal that quashed the...

Ambulance trial: Go ahead and do your worst – Edudzi tells Godfred Dame [Listen]

Lawyer representing the first accused in the ambulance procurement trial, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe has slammed Attorney Genera,l Godfred Dame for his reaction to the...

Minority celebrates Court of Appeal’s acquittal of Ato Forson

The Minority in Parliament celebrated the Court of Appeal’s acquittal of its leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in the ongoing ambulance trial following a...

My heart was elsewhere – Edudzi Tamakloe reveals anxiety before Court of Appeal ruling [Listen]

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has described a surge of anxiety and high blood pressure as...

Godfred Dame as A-G means innocent people will go to jail – Jakpa [Listen]

The third accused in the controversial ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, has questioned the integrity of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred...

Ambulance case: You will be disgraced if… – Haruna Iddrisu tells AG

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has advised the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame not to appeal the decision to acquit and discharge Minority Leader,...

Affirmative Action bill passed into law

Parliament has passed the Affirmative Action bill into law. The bill, which has been in and out of Parliament for several years, was finally passed...

Nurses and midwives recruitment as vote-buying tactic – Akandoh

The Ranking Member of the Health Committee in Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has criticized the recent recruitment of nurses and midwives by government According to...

Ambulance case: Avoka sends important message to Ato Forson

Chairman of the Parliamentary Judiciary Committee, Cletus Avoka, has urged Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to prioritize the upcoming elections. This advice follows a...