Politics

Former Deputy Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has revealed that the construction of the Ho-Sokode road by the Akufo-Addo-led government stemmed from a request by the late former President Jerry John Rawlings. In a video exhibiting the constructed road, Mr Anyidoho noted that the late president engaged President Akufo-Addo after he asked him to. This was after Mr Anyidoho …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Ghanaians to reject John Mahama in the upcoming 2024 general elections.  He argued that a Mahama presidency would last only four years, making him unaccountable to the people as he would not be seeking re-election. Dr. Bawumia made these remarks during his tour of the Eastern Region, where …

The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer has defended the alleged awarding of contracts worth over GHC200 million to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s brother. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) during its latest Moment of Truth series said Dr. Bawumia cannot absolve himself of the alleged state capture ongoing by the current administration. According to Communications Officer of …

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), criticising the rising administrative expenditures amidst declining cocoa production. According to the caucus, cocoa production dropped to 655,000 tonnes over the last four years, while COCOBOD’s head office expenditure surged to approximately GH¢3.4 billion in 2023. During an interaction with journalists in Accra on …

Government has unveiled plans to reinstate road tolls to address a considerable funding shortfall in road infrastructure, aiming to generate significant revenue for the sector. This initiative was revealed by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, during a high-profile panel discussion commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA). Mr. Asenso-Boakye emphasized the essential role of road …

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of lying to Ghanaians about his promise to end sole sourcing when his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was in opposition. According to the NDC, the Vice President even listed the end of sole sourcing as one of the achievements of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government, but …

National Communications Officer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has condemned the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for awarding profitable contracts to Vice President and flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s brother through sole-sourcing. Mr. Gyamfi pointed out that despite the NPP’s pledge to curb sole-sourcing contracts, they have allegedly awarded contracts to Dr. Bawumia’s brother’s company, Resource Access Limited, …

Award-winning Ghanaian broadcast journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni has shared insights into his tumultuous journey as an investigative journalist under the tenure of President Akufo-Addo. This comes amidst his preparation to launch his latest book, “The President Ghana Never Got,” on Thursday, August 8. Mr Awuni recounted the numerous challenges he faced, including threats to his life and the …

Dr Sekou Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, claims that his sister, Samia Nkrumah, was manipulated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Joy News PM Express on Tuesday, he explained that Samia returned to Ghana at an inopportune time, lacking familiarity with the country’s political landscape, which allowed the two …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has promised to complete the Bolgatanga Airport project when elected in the December 7 election. The former President has said he believes the airport if completed will ease the long travel hours to parts of the country from the area. “For those of us who have to travel urgently, an emergency …