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Put the party first — Kufuor calls on NPP to close ranks for 2028

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritise unity as the party begins the process of...

Former President Kufuor blames DDEP, National Cathedral, and PDS deal for NPP’s 2024 defeat

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has openly criticised several major policy decisions under the Akufo-Addo administration, citing the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the...

‘I never backed Alan Kyerematen against Akufo-Addo’ – Kufuor clears air on old rumours

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has emphatically denied long-circulating claims that he preferred Alan Kyerematen over Nana Akufo-Addo as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP)...

Alan Kyerematen rejected my offer to serve as minister in 2000 – Kufuor reveals

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has revealed that Alan Kyerematen declined an invitation to serve in his first government after the New Patriotic Party...

NDC executives hold crisis meeting over Walewale tensions

NDC regional executives were forced into an emergency meeting in Walewale on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as anger among supporters over alleged neglect in...

Kufuor blames key Akufo-Addo policies for NPP’s 2024 defeat

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has taken a swipe at the Akufo-Addo administration, arguing that several major policy decisions significantly contributed to the New...

Ato Forson beats all to lead NDC flagbearership race – Global InfoAnalytics

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has emerged as the new frontrunner in the NDC flagbearership race, according to the latest Global InfoAnalytics online...

Why increase utility tariffs when inflation and exchange rates have fallen? — Sam Pyne questions government

Former Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Sam Pyne, has criticized the John Mahama-led NDC government for approving higher utility tariffs at a time...

Martin Kpebu detained by OSP

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has been detained by officials of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), his lawyers have confirmed. The detention on...

I’ve cursed NDC for denying my Ablekuma North MP win – Akua Afriyie

Former Ablekuma North MP, Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, has issued a sharp rebuke to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), claiming she has invoked curses...

Parliament approves GH¢34.9bn for five ministries

Parliament has approved a total of GH¢34.9 billion for five ministries for the 2026 financial year on day one of the approval process. The House...

It’s a mistake not to appoint a Defence Minister – Nitiwul urges Mahama [Listen]

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed concern over the current absence of a substantive Minister for Defence. Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso...

Nitiwul urges government to start land audit from 1992, not 2017 [Audio]

The Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has questioned the government’s decision to conduct a land audit starting from 2017, suggesting that it...

NDC overstaffing state agencies instead of creating new jobs – Ofosu Nkansah

Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the Akufo-Addo administration, has criticised the National Democratic...

Nyindam suffered ‘substantial miscarriage of justice’; SC must correct it – NPP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako Marfo, has defended Kpandai MP, Matthew Nyindam, for filing at the Supreme Court to...

Kwabena Agyepong’s campaign manager switches to Bawumia

Former Kade MP and campaign manager for Kwabena Agyei Agyepong  in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, Ofosu Asamoah, has announced his decision to...

Gov’t confirms petitions against EC Chair, deputies and Special prosecutor forwarded to Chief justice

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission (EC)...

NPP race: January 31 election isn’t a joke; Bawumia is our best bet – Otchere Baafi to delegates

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Otchere Baafi, has urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates to throw their full support behind...

Afenyo-Markin has scandalised himself and his profession – Fuseini slams ‘paymasters’ comment

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has condemned Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for publicly accusing judges of serving the interests of...

Bawumia secures endorsements in Okere, Akuapem North and South

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections continues to gather steam, with constituency...

Why is President Mahama silent on Wesley Girls’ brouhaha? – Egyapa Mercer asks

Former Sekondi MP, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has questioned President John Mahama’s silence on the escalating controversy surrounding religious rights at Wesley Girls’ High School. Speaking...

Sammi Awuku describes Bawumia as authentic leader unchanged by politics

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has described NPP flagbearer hopeful Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as an authentic political figure who does...

Okoe Boye warns against politicising zipline

dangerous attempts to ridicule and undermine the Zipline drone delivery system, warning that such narratives threaten the lives of people in remote communities who...

Illegal mining has always existed, not just under NDC – Birim Central MCE [Audio]

Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Birim Central, Solomon Kusi Brako, has urged political leaders to be truthful when discussing galamsey, dismissing claims by the...

Oppong Nkrumah likens NPP primaries to Biblical Solomon and the two women; urges delegates to decide wisely

Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has likened the ongoing internal contest for the New Patriotic Party’s...

NPP race: Dr. Adutwum promises free university education

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has pledged to introduce free university education if elected by party delegates...

Majority moves to remove Nyindam from Parliament after Kpandai election annulment

The Majority in Parliament is demanding the immediate removal of Matthew Nyindam from the chamber following a High Court ruling that annulled the 2024...

Afenyo-Markin slams judiciary, says judges are serving ‘paymasters’ after Kpandai election annulment

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has launched a sharp attack on Ghana’s judiciary, alleging it acts in the interest of political actors following the Tamale...

Release of funds to MMDAs: Official documents contradict Naa Torshie’s claim

Claims by the former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie, that the Akufo-Addo administration failed to approve funds for...

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...