Politics

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 candidates in December, has issued an open challenge for a …

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 of the manifestos from both major political parties, DFMLP concluded …

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 Central Bank describes as a widespread misconception that the person …

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 the people of Ghana for generations to come, he said. …

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 remarks underscored the necessity for a careful and legally robust …

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 implementing policies. In response, Ablakwa revealed that the National Democratic …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written to the Electoral Commission, demanding an emergency meeting to discuss the voters’ exhibition exercise. A letter signed by the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, noted that the meeting is to discuss “very serious discrepancies discovered during the ongoing 2024 voter exhibition exercise.” The party says an analysis of the provisional voter register reveals many …

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has strongly indicated that the next NDC government will actively seek accountability from current government appointees and officials of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Reinforcing the commitment made by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama during the party’s manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba, on Saturday, August …

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has fought off claims there was no consultation before the decision to ban the export of key grains, including maize, rice, and soybean. According to him, the decision was in the best interest of the nation and relevant stakeholders couldn’t have been left out. The Peasant Farmers Association has expressed displeasure with the ban …

The Chairman of the Planning Committee for the  National Democratic (NDC) manifesto launch, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor is of the view that the party’s youth manifesto launch was better organized than the manifesto launch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Citi FM, an Accra-based radio station, Otokunor observed that the NDC Youth manifesto launch had more compelling content than the NPP’s manifesto launch …