Politics

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed disappointment in the recent comements made by former President, John Dramani Mahama. Mr Kodua criticized Mahama for making comments that he considers “unbecoming of a statesman”. The National Democratic Congress (NDC)  flagbearer, during his campaign tour in the Greater Accra region on September 17, warned that …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called off its Presidential Evening Encounter with Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, the founder and leader of the New Force Movement. This decision follows Cheddar’s withdrawal from the event, where he was expected to appear on Wednesday, September 18. Despite being scheduled to speak at 6 p.m., he pulled out without …

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has firmly cautioned participants in the party’s nationwide demonstration scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, against engaging in any disruptive behaviour. Mr Gbande emphasized that the NDC would not condone any troublemaking during the protests. He stated that the party’s internal security is prepared to take decisive action …

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and the leading advocate for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Sam George, has voiced growing frustration over the Supreme Court’s delay in addressing legal challenges against the bill. The proposed legislation, which aims to criminalize and regulate LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy in Ghana, has ignited considerable public debate and faced legal …

The National Democratic Congress(NDC) in the Yilo Krobo constituency has accused the Electoral Commission(EC) of conspiring with the area’s NPP parliamentary candidate to transfer 866 voters onto the register illegally. According to the party, after analyzing the provisional register during the just-ended exhibition, the total number of voters transferred exceeds the total number recorded at the end of the transfer exercise. The …

The General Secretary of the Small-Scale Miners Association, Godwin Armah, has criticised calls for a ban on small-scale mining, describing them as unfair. According to Mr Armah, small-scale mining is legal, and no licensed small-scale miner is permitted to operate in forest reserves or near water bodies. He pointed out that large-scale mining companies are often found violating these regulations. …

Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed claims that some individuals are attempting to hold former President John Mahama responsible for the country’s galamsey (illegal mining) crisis. According to Mr Iddrisu, all mineral resources in Ghana are constitutionally vested in the sitting president, making it surprising that some would try to shift the blame to a …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, September 17, to determine the fate of both presidential and parliamentary candidates who have filed to contest in the 2024 General Elections. At the start of the filing process, the EC established two committees to scrutinise the nomination forms of the various aspirants. As the filing of nominations closes today, the EC has revealed that …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has established a five-member ad hoc ministerial committee to engage stakeholders and evaluate the government’s efforts to address illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Galamsey has recently gained notoriety, with various unions and associations urging President Akufo-Addo to declare a state of emergency to fully tackle the issue. In a notice issued on Friday, September …

By: ANFRED Emphasizing the fight against illegal mining (Galamsey) and the NDC’s intentions outlined in its 2024 manifesto, Raymond Nana Ebbah, NDC’s Sectorial spokesperson on mining mentioned that, from 2013 to 2015, the NDC allowed small-scale miners to operate responsibly without hindrance. According to him it was a move the NPP did not consider when they assume office in 2017. …