Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on climate change are urging the Executive and Parliament to overturn legislation that allows development in forest reserves. The groups are calling for the immediate suspension of Executive Instrument 144 and Legislative Instrument 246 (2), which declassified the Achimota Forest and other reserves across the country, to protect the dwindling reserves. The coordinator for Eco-Conscious …

Legendary Ghanaian actress Grace Omaboe, famously known as Maame Dokono, has shared her challenging experiences in the political arena.Renowned for her roles in the popular Akan Drama series “Obra” on GTV and as the host of “By The Fire Side,” Maame Dokono ventured into politics during Jerry John Rawlings’ administration, aligning herself with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Her political involvement deepened through …

The petitioners from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) areas have filed an appeal against the Ho High Court’s decision that dismissed their lawsuit challenging John Peter Amewu’s election as the Member of Parliament for Hohoe. The High Court dismissed the petition on Monday, July 29, citing a lack of jurisdiction. The SALL enclave, consisting of 13 communities and …

A prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has expressed strong disbelief in the credibility of the Agyapadie Book, suggesting that anyone who takes it seriously needs to reconsider their stance. In a post on X, he indicated that it is ridiculous that a family would document supposed malicious plans against their own country in a book, …

The Majority caucus in Parliament has formally requested an extraordinary session to address matters of national importance, including a $250 million loan from the World Bank. This request is in accordance with Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and Standing Order 53 of the Parliament of Ghana. In a memo dated July 31, 2024, the Majority caucus invoked their Constitutional …

Celebrated Ghanaian musician Ex Doe believes the new trend of rappers transitioning to singing is affecting the growth of Ghanaian rap music. According to Ex Doe, Ghana had a reputation for generating outstanding rappers on the African continent, but the current trend had made rap less appealing to aspiring artistes. In an interview with the GNA Entertainment, Ex Doe recalled …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has pledged to end mining in forest reserves if elected in the upcoming December 7 polls. The former President emphasised the importance of protecting Ghana’s forests and expressed concern over the destruction of these reserves for gold mining. Addressing chiefs and elders in the Central Region, Mr. Mahama stated …

Parliament adjourned sine die on July 30, 2024, after a productive third meeting of the fourth session. During this session, several significant bills were approved, shaping the legislative landscape of the nation. National Roads Authority Bill, 2023: The bill, passed in June 2024, establishes the National Roads Authority as the unified body responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and management …

The University of Cape Coast and the Vice Chancellor have been served with an injunction application seeking to restrain the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko-Boampong, from holding himself out as such. A resident of the Millennium City-Kasoa in the Central Region, John Mevemeo is seeking a declaration that the decision by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to renew Prof. …

The Coalition for Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has announced its plan to deploy 4,000 observers nationwide for the upcoming December 7 elections. As a member of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), CODEO adheres to the “Declaration of Global Principles for Non-Partisan Election Observation and Monitoring by Citizen Organizations.” These observers will serve as Rapid Response Observers (RROs) …