Politics

Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says he has filed a Writ of Summons against Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo and broadcaster Abubakar Alhassan, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, over statements he alleges are false and defamatory.In a statement dated Monday, September 28, 2026, the Manhyia South legislator said he had taken legal action against the two …

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and other state institutions to exercise their powers responsibly, fairly, and in accordance with due process and human rights protections.The call follows the attempted arrest of Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court while he was appearing as a …

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, says he is confident the party can return to government in 2028 if it succeeds in resolving its internal divisions and rebuilding its structures.Mr Afoko made the comments while engaging delegates in the Western, Central and Eastern Regions as part of his campaign for the NPP National Chairman …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed members with parliamentary ambitions to immediately stop activities that could be interpreted as campaigning ahead of the party’s official opening of nominations. The directive was issued by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) following concerns over meetings, tours, donations, public appearances and other engagements being undertaken by prospective parliamentary aspirants in various constituencies. …

President John Dramani Mahama has defended his administration’s decision to execute the flagship “Big Push” infrastructure program in distinct stages, emphasizing that fiscal realities prevent the government from reconstructing all major road networks simultaneously. Speaking in the Upper West Region during the opening leg of his two-day regional tour, President Mahama inspected progress on the Wa–Han road construction site and …

The Ministry of Education has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure expansion drive to convert 20 Category B Senior High Schools into Category A status alongside the construction of 10 brand-new model Category A secondary institutions nationwide. The government-led intervention seeks to rectify the acute deficit of vacancies in top-tier secondary schools, which annually strains the Computerised School Selection and Placement System …

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emerged as the leading choice among NDC delegates in the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll on who should represent the party in the 2028 presidential election.Ato Forson’s support rose sharply from 22% in July to 32% in September, representing a 10-percentage-point increase.NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who previously led the poll, moved in …

Former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has endorsed former General Secretary John Boadu to become the party’s next National Chairman. Chairman Wontumi, who pulled out of the contest following his incarceration, has backed Mr Boadu as the candidate he believes can effectively lead the NPP’s rebuilding efforts and …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Government of Ghana spent GH¢49,721,786.00 to safely evacuate 1,964 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following a wave of targeted xenophobic violence against foreign workers. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the detailed financial breakdown during a press briefing on Monday, September 7, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to public transparency and post-crisis accountability. The …

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has highlighted reductions in the cost of digital services, saying government’s engagements with telecommunications and pay-TV operators have delivered greater value to Ghanaian consumers.Speaking on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House in Accra, Mr George said the Ministry’s interventions had resulted in improved …