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Gregory Afoko suffered swollen arm for years in custody – Lawyer

Gregory Afoko’s lawyer, Nana Yaw Osei, has disclosed the difficult conditions his client endured in custody, including a swollen arm that went untreated for...

Abronye DC summoned by NIB over GH₵500m ‘hoarding’ allegation against Mahama

The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has invited the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC,...

I’m not for mass sacking, but I appreciate the logic behind it – Theo Acheampong advocates audit

Economist and political risk analyst Dr. Theo Acheampong has called for a more nuanced and targeted approach in addressing the dismissal of public sector...

Mass dismissals: Bawumia was Veep for 8 years, why didn’t he employ them? – Sam Pee Yalley quizzes

The President of the Professionals Forum of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sam Pee Yalley, has criticized former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over...

Assemblyman alleges kidnap, torture on orders of NDC Bono East Regional Chairman

A 37-year-old assemblyman for Kwabia in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region, Alfred Agandaa, also known as Tutu, has lodged a...

Western North Minister calls for peace and unity to boost development

The Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, has called for peace and unity to drive development in the region. The Western North Region, since...

Majority blocks Akwatia MP from making statement in Parliament

The Majority in Parliament on Friday blocked Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, from making a statement in the chamber. The resistance followed the Koforidua High...

We’ll overturn High Court ruling against Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi – John Darko

Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, John Darko, has expressed confidence that the High Court’s ruling against Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi will be overturned. The...

I never believed Mahama would be President again – Annoh-Dompreh

Nsawam-Adoagyiri Member of Parliament(MP) Frank Annoh-Dompreh has said President John Mahama's victory in the 2024 election was a huge surprise as he never thought...

We’re fixing the economic mess created by NPP – Omane Boamah

The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured Ghanaians that the government is taking urgent steps to repair the economic damage caused...

I am all for it if… – Gideon Boako on reintroduction of road tolls [Listen]

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has declared support for the government's decision to reintroduce road tolls, emphasizing the importance of...

Mpraeso MP calls for end to politically motivated dismissals

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for an end to politically motivated dismissals, emphasizing that job security should be...

Western North Minister pledges to complete abandoned projects

The newly sworn-in Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, has pledged to prioritize the completion of abandoned government projects in the region. His assurance...

Galamsey: Active involvement of politicians hindering fight – Murtala

Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has revealed that some politicians are actively involved in illegal mining (galamsey), making efforts to...

Current security climate in Ghana resembles a military takeover – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has warned that the country’s current security climate more closely resembles a military takeover than a peaceful democratic...

Be a President for all and reverse the unfair dismissals – Bawumia to Mahama

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged President John Dramani Mahama to uphold his promise of being a president for all by reversing...

Former NPP MP narrates how a ‘villager’ rejected his money for votes

Former Ayensuano MP, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has shared a surprising experience from the December 2024 elections when a voter outrightly rejected an offer meant to...

Politicisation of Council of State elections worrying – Benjamin Quashie

The South African Council of Elders Chair for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has shared his perspectives on the recent...

I will leave gov’t if… – Kwakye Ofosu says after GJA blames Mahama for assault on journalists

Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the government is responsible...

Kwakye Ofosu challenges Dr. Amin Adam over DDEP payments

The Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims by former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam that the payment...

We are not going to endorse any appointment by the President in Amansie South – Assembly members threaten

Assembly members in the twenty-six electoral areas of the Amansie South District in the Ashanti region have threatened to boycott the confirmation of the...

Jerry Ahmed expresses pain over vetting chaos, denies wrongdoing

Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe and a member of the ministerial vetting committee, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has expressed deep frustration over the chaos that...

Convicted Akwatia MP walks out of Parliament [Video]

Embattled Akwatia Member of Parliament (MP), Ernest Yaw Kumi, walked out of the parliamentary chamber on Wednesday while proceedings were still ongoing. This followed the...

It’s misleading; I’ll take them on – Nana B slams The Fourth Estate over NSA scandal 

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has slammed The Fourth Estate, an investigative...

Nana B sues govt over mass termination of appointments

National Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Boakye popularly known as Nana B, has taken legal action against the government over...

Egyapa Mercer embarks on ‘Thank-You’ tour in Sekondi, urges support for current MP

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has embarked on a thank-you tour to express his gratitude to his constituents following...

Ewurabena Aubynn condemns NPP for destruction of campaign billboards in Ablekuma North

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ablekuma North Constituency, Ewurabena Aubynn, has condemned the destruction of her campaign billboards and accused...

NPP, NDC ‘Thank You’ billboards at Dansoman Junction vandalised

Billboards erected by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates for the Ablekuma North Constituency have been destroyed by...

History will remember you for your transformational policies – NPP USA to Bawumia

The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) USA, James Owusu, has lauded Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his visionary leadership and transformative...

‘Shift your focus from political provocation to completing projects’ – Annoh-Dompreh told

Concerned members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituency have called on the Member of Parliament (MP), Frank Annoh-Dompreh, to prioritize...

NPP ready to cooperate with investigations but… – Nana Boakye

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has assured the public that the party is fully prepared to cooperate...

You won’t hear of ghost names again under my watch – NSA boss assures

The Acting Director of the National Service Authority (NSS), Felix Gyamfi, has assured Ghanaians that the issue of ghost names will be a thing...

Mpraeso MP cautions Communications Minister on NCA’s independence and selective frequency audit

Mpraeso Member of Parliament, Davis Ansah Opoku (OPK), has cautioned the Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, against undermining the independence of the National...

Justify Ken Ofori-Atta’s self-raid or resign – AFAG to OSP

Pressure group Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to justify its allegations that former Finance...

Bawumia to deliver keynote address at Harvard University’s Africa Business Conference

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year’s Africa Business Conference at Harvard University. The...

Lawyer slams OSP’s actions, describes it as ‘jungle justice’ [Listen]

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, lawyer Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has slammed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for its approach in...

NDC’s Chief Biney announces divorce from NPP’s Afia Akoto

A former Deputy National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Biney, has announced his separation from Maame Afia Akoto, a member of...

AK-47-wielding National Security operatives raided my house in 2017 – John Jinapor recounts

Minister of Energy and Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has recounted how gun-wielding national security operatives raided his home in 2017...

Stop mass dismissals of public servants – Mpraeso MP to Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider a directive that revokes appointments and recruitments...

Sammi Awuku challenges government’s directive on post-election appointments

Sammi Awuku, a prominent political figure, has issued a strong call to President Akufo-Addo to reverse a recent directive that he argues could set...