Politics

Ghanaian actor cum politician John Dumelo has promised to address the accommodation issue facing students of the University of Ghana, Legon in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency. During an open discussion at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency on Community Manifesto headlined by TV3, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate highlighted some …

Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has requested the approval of GH₵500 million from the Contingency Fund. The amount is for implementing the Emergency Response Programme to address the impending food security crisis amidst the dry spell experienced in eight regions of Ghana. This was contained in statement signed by Dr Amin …

Dr. Rashid Tanko, Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the voter register, citing five major discrepancies that render it ineffective for any election. “We have uncovered five major discrepancies, misconducts, that have rendered the register as …

The Spokesperson on Education for the NDC, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has outlined major reforms the NDC will introduce should they assume office in 2025. According to him, the double-track system will be abolished to restore a single academic calendar. He added that the NDC will embark on an emergency …

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused former President John Mahama of avoiding a presidential debate ahead of December’s elections, claiming that Mr. Mahama fears having his record exposed. Dr Bawumia, who is set to face Mahama as one of the main …

The Democratic Forum for Medical Laboratory Professionals (DFMLP) has endorsed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the upcoming December 7 general elections. The group expressed confidence in the NDC’s recently launched manifesto, particularly its comprehensive plans for the healthcare sector. After a detailed analysis …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged the public to carefully select their next of kin, emphasizing the importance of choosing someone who is not only legally of age but also capable of providing essential information about the account holder when required. This advisory comes in response to what the …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that originally commissioned in 1965 by Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, the Accra-Tema Motorway has been a vital artery for nearly six decades, carrying an average of 45,000 vehicles daily. Now, the time has come to renew this legacy, and ensure it continues to serve …

Vice President, Dr. Bawumia has voiced his confusion over the former president’s pledge to reinstate the licenses of defunct banks to enable their reopening. During a media briefing in Accra, Dr. Bawumia explained that restoring these licenses involves a complex legal procedure and cannot be resolved by simply overturning previous decisions. His …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed concerns about the excessive powers granted to Ghana’s presidents. Ablakwa criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for enacting what he described as unclear and non-transparent policies. He argued that the presidency often bypasses the appropriate procedures and fails to seek legislative approval before …