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By: Angelina Tukpe President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in his State of the Nation address delivered on Tuesday, February 27, highlighted significant plans for improving government transparency and efficiency and ensuring a smooth electoral process and national security. Describing his administration as focused on digitalization, President Akufo-Addo praised his Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for spearheading efforts in this direction. …

Any time there have been constitutional addresses by any sitting president of Ghana, there has also been the usual theatrics, usually from the Minority side of the House, and this 8th State of the National Address (SoNA) by President Akufo-Addo did not miss any of that. While the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, went through his list of dignitaries present in the House, …

There was turmoil in Parliament when the Speaker of Parliament, Kingsford Bagbin, introduced former President John Dramani Mahama ahead of the State of the Nation Address to be delivered by President Akufo-Addo. Immediately after the name of the NDC flagbearer was mentioned, the NDC MPs began chanting, “No matter what you do, JM’s time is now”. Peeved by the Minority’s action, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has that given the violent extremism that is currying in parts of West Africa, Ghana can no longer take the territorial integrity of the country for granted. To that end, he said that the government took deliberate planning to keep the country safe and secure. He says Ghana has not been affected by the extremism …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that the government took deliberate planning to keep the country safe and secure. He says Ghana has not been affected by the extremism that is occurring in neighbouring countries because of the proper planning. The armed forces and all the security agencies have been resourced with their welfare prioritized, he said during the delivery of …

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday February 27 left the chamber of Parliament briefly to meet the Minority who threatened to boycott the SONA. The Member of Parliament for Wa Central Rasheed Pelpuo told TV3’s Komla Klutse in an interview that the opposition lawmakers invited their flagbearer to their meeting because it was only proper for them to inform him about …

Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka, has attributed the perceived corruption in the Legislature to unreasonable demands placed on lawmakers, particularly by the public and constituents. The MP highlighted the challenges MPs face due to constant financial requests. Avoka disclosed that the demands of the public make it practically impossible for MPs to avoid engaging in corrupt activities. He pointed …

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has formally submitted his choice for a running mate to the party’s leadership for consideration ahead of the 2024 elections.This development was communicated through an official release by the party’s leadership, stating that they have received the flagbearer’s official notice and are preparing for the consideration process.The meeting for …

The Minority in Parliament has boycotted President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA) due to the governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison’s description of the caucus as hooligans. The minority group is also protesting the failure of the President to sign the anti-witchcraft bill. Scheduled for today, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa …

The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the government is set to spend $48 million on “operational expenses” for the 13th African Games. The African Games are scheduled for March 5 to March 23, 2024, in Ghana. According to Mr Ablwakwa, the US$48 million is an entirely different amount from the $195 …