Politics

Samuel Apea-Danquah, a visionary Ghanaian polymath and serial entrepreneur, is poised to make history as the youngest presidential aspirant since the era of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Born on Monday, February 22, 1982, in Bosuso, Eastern Region of Ghana, Samuel’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a formidable force in Ghana’s entrepreneurial and political landscape is nothing short of inspirational. A …

Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen objected to the sale of the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre when the agreement was laid before him as Minister of Trade and Industry. A leading member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye, who made the revelation says members made several attempts of the government to sign the agreement which he refused. Establishing the …

Proposed date for Manifesto Launch: Saturday 31st August, 2024 Venue: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast NoActivityTimelineResponsibilityRemarks1Formation of a Manifesto Launch Committee15th August,2024Flagbearer, General Secretary, National Chairman & MC ChairmanCommittee to have representation from FEC, Office of the Flagbearer and Manifesto Committee2Briefing of FEC, Council of Elders and Minority Leadership on the manifesto14th August, 2024GS, NC, MC ChairmanJoint briefing conducted3Design …

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV has applauded NDC flagbearer John Mahama for his proposed 24-hour economy policy, and zeal to revive the country’s economy and youth policy. He identified the former President’s 24-hour economy policy as a panacea to help recover Ghana’s ailing economy, create jobs, and increase the country’s foreign exchange through exports when implemented in the …

Relying on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to finance the proposed ‘no academic fees for level 100 students’ at the universities can create problems because the GETFund is currently facing challenges, a political science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has said. He stated that the GETFund has been leveraged for loans by …

Presidential Candidate of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has touted the party’s flagship campaign promise as a means to address the prevailing rate of youth unemployment in the country. In an address during the party’s launch of its National Youth Manifesto, the former president explained that the policy would serve as a bedrock for economic growth if …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 elections, has put his campaigning activities on hold to recharge ahead of the launch of the party’s manifesto over the weekend. A statement issued by the Director of Communications of the Bawumia 2024 campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, indicates that the Vice President is briefly halting campaign activities …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to make the first year of university tuition-free for all students in public institutions when elected in the December 7 election. The NDC has also pledged certification for artisans nationwide. Public Relations consultant and a member of the NDC Youth Manifesto team, Festus Mwingsong Akyuuro announced this during the launch at the University of Professional …

The Vice President of Ghana and 2024 Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is advocating for extensive changes in the way driver’s licenses are renewed. Unlike Ghanaian passports which are currently renewed every ten years, driver’s licenses are renewed every two years. According to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) which is mandated to …

The Minority in Parliament has formally requested meetings with the Ghana Police Service in preparation for a second #OccupyBoG demonstration. The protest, which is aimed at demanding the resignation of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his deputies, is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. The Minority seeks to ensure that the demonstration proceeds peacefully and …