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I didn’t intend to win Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election through violence – Lydia Alhassan

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has spoken about...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: The Christian community will advise itself if Akufo-Addo fails to sign – Charles Owusu [video]

Independent parliamentary aspirant for Nkoranza North, Charles Owusu has said President Akufo-Addo will not sign the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. In his view, if Akufo-Addo fails to...

NDC running mate: We are ready for John and Jane – NDC MP

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has expressed confidence in his party's readiness for Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: We won’t fight you – Dafeamekpor on Akufo-Addo’s response [Listen]

Co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor is not pleased with President Akufo-Addo’s reaction to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill...

NDC NEC endorses Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate...

Ghana’s economy won’t crumble if US businesses withdraw over Anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George

Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel George Nartey is confident that Ghana's economy will withstand any potential fallout from American businesses withdrawing from the country...

Vetting of newly nominated ministers starts today

Parliament's Appointments Committee will today, Tuesday, March 5, start the vetting process for the newly nominated ministers and deputy ministers. The vetting process will extend...

Anti-LGBT+ Bill: Don’t sign it – Amoako Baah tells Akufo-Addo

Former head of the Political Science Department at KNUST, Dr. Amoako Baah, has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to sign the...

I’ve rescinded my decision to leave NPP – Obiri Boahen beats retreat

The former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has rescinded his earlier decision to leave the party. He...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: We’ll advise ourselves on December 7 if… – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed it will not hesitate to advise congregations on how to cast their votes on December...

GUM to pick running mate from Western Region

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, has announced that he will choose his running mate from the...

Akufo-Addo ruining Bawumia’s political fortunes – COMOG [Video]

https://youtu.be/pREGNrBoAg8 The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), has said Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should be worried about President Akufo-Addo's posture on the  anti-LGBTQ+...

I have not betrayed the mandate of Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has touted his government's achievements, stating in all good conscience, he has not betrayed the mandate the good people of Ghana...

Alan Kyerematen performs butterfly dance [Video]

Founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen is on a campaign tour ahead of the December general elections. The independent presidential candidate...

I’m ready for political appointment – Rex Omar

Ghanaian musician and politician, Rex Omar, has expressed his willingness to accede to a political position if he is given the opportunity. He made this...

Ghana’s presidency tenure should be made six years – Rex Omar

Ghanaian musician and politician, Rex Omar, says Ghana’s governance will be better if the term for the presidency is reviewed.  He told Kwame Dadzie on Joy...

UK unite for DMB ahead of 2024 elections

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, UK for DMB, in collaboration with the NPP UK Branch, celebrated a significant milestone with a Unity Get-Together and...

Breaking the 8 is a shared responsibility – John Boadu

The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged party members to work hard to win and retain power in the...

Election 2024: EC to conduct voters’ registration exercise from May 7 to 27

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a new voters' registration drive for the upcoming December elections, running from May 7 to May 27, according...

I bet Bawumia will choose Opoku Prempeh as his running mate – Ben Ephson

Pollster, Ben Ephson has predicted that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will choose Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the...

IMANI PULSE Report: NPP continues to bear brunt of growing negative mentions

IMANI Africa’s latest edition of social media analysis spanning from February 11th to February 26th, 2024, has revealed intriguing insights into public sentiment towards...

Don’t assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Finance Ministry tells Akufo-Addo

The Ministry of Finance has urged President Akufo-Addo not to sign the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. In a press release issued on Monday,...

Opoku Prempeh is Bawumia’s top choice for running mate position – Dr Asah-Asante

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has proposed that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the...

Mahama chairs launch of Obasanjo’s new book on leadership

Former President John Mahama is in Abeokuta, Nigeria at the invitation of former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo to chair the launch and presentation of...

Election 2024: EC releases calendar

The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major...

EC to hold IPAC meeting on Thursday

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting for Thursday, March 7. This is to address critical issues concerning the upcoming...

I was shocked – Former Oti Regional Minister speaks after reshuffle

Former Oti Regional Minister, Joshua Makubu says he was a bit surprised about his removal from office. He indicated no concerns were raised about him...

Innocent Tettey confirmed as South Tongu DCE after initial rejection

In a significant development for the South Tongu District Assembly in the Volta Region, members have confirmed Innocent Tettey as the District Chief Executive...

We are in a leadership crisis – Political Science lecturer

A Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has blamed Ghana’s underdevelopment on the poor quality of leadership structures...

Education is essential for human resource development – Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama says education is crucial to the country’s development since the sector attracts a greater chunk of budgetary allocations by...

NDC’s digitalization will be better than Bawumia’s – Isaac Adongo

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo has outlined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) commitment to implementing an advanced digitalization system for...

Akufo-Addo, wife, bid farewell to Gertrude Quashigah 

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has joined hundreds of mourners at Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO) Park to pay his last respect to...

O.B Amoah’s aide wins Akuapem South NPP parliamentary primary

The special aide to O. B Amoah, the current Member of Parliament for Akuapem South, Eric Apeadu Yeboah, has emerged as the winner in...

Parliament passed a ‘harsher’ Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Gabby Otchere-Darko

A prominent figure within the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has voiced his reservations regarding the Human Sexual Rights and Family...

2024 polls: Ghanaian children call for peaceful elections

As Ghana gears up for the upcoming general elections, the children of Ghana are earnestly appealing to various political parties to prioritize the preservation...

2024 elections: Martin Amidu reacts to NDC’s running mate choice

The former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu is skeptical about the impact the running mate of former President John Mahama will make in the party's...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: Parliament did not go against the Constitution – Sam George

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, says no part of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (Anti-LGBTQ Bill) infringes...

Chief of Staff star-strucked after meeting Asamoah Gyan [Watch]

The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare was star-strucked after meeting Ghanaian football icon, Asamoah Gyan at the launch of the New Patriotic Party...

GPCC urges Akufo-Addo to assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) is appealing to President Akufo-Addo to assent to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill...

Bagbin commends Chief of Staff’s compassionate leadership

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed gratitude to the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, for her pivotal role, emphasising her exceptional...