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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will commence a nationwide campaign tour on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as part of his bid to become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. A statement released by the Bawumia Campaign Team on Tuesday outlined that the tour will span all 276 constituencies to deepen grassroots engagement and fortify …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has firmly refuted long-standing claims that former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, voted for him during the contentious election that saw him become Speaker of the 8th Parliament. Mr. Bagbin was elected Speaker in January 2021 after a chaotic and closely contested vote, amid reports that one New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of …

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says that every Ghanaian footballer—local or abroad—stands a chance of representing the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided they are selected by the technical team. His remarks follow Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, a result that sealed the country’s fifth World Cup qualification. Selection …

Investor confidence in Ghana’s treasury market has seen a notable rebound following the successful completion of the 5th review of the country’s programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the Bank of Ghana’s latest trading results, treasury bills were oversubscribed by 23.5%, signaling renewed optimism in the government’s short-term debt instruments. Strong Demand Returns The government targeted GH¢5.269 …

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has said President John Dramani Mahama is in no hurry to appoint a new Minister of Defence following the tragic passing of Dr Edward Omane Boamah. Dr Boamah and seven others died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, a national tragedy that prompted the appointment of Finance …

The Bank of Ghana’s September 2025 Monetary Policy Report has revealed that government spending for the first seven months of the year was kept below target, reflecting improved fiscal discipline and stronger expenditure controls. According to the report, total government expenditure stood at GH¢131.1 billion, equivalent to 9.4% of GDP, compared to the programmed GH¢152.6 billion (10.9% of GDP). This …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, for securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host. In a Facebook post shared on Monday, President Mahama wrote: “Congratulations to the senior national team, the #BlackStars. Another qualification for the World Cup. #ResettingGhana.” The …

President John Dramani Mahama has called on world leaders and development partners to move beyond rhetoric and take bold, transformative actions to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality. Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, President Mahama emphasized the urgent need to translate global commitments into tangible improvements in the lives of women and girls, particularly across Africa. “The …

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, announced today that the government has made “significant progress” in settling unpaid salaries and allowances owed to health workers nationwide. According to Mr. Akandoh: Financial clearance has been secured for 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who began national service in early 2024, enabling the payment of their salaries and allowances. Clearance …

In a powerful celebration of perseverance, diversity, and progress, 824 newly qualified lawyers were officially called to the Ghana Bar on Friday, October 10, 2025. The ceremony, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, marked a significant milestone in Ghana’s legal and democratic journey. Presided over by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the event saw the new lawyers take their …