Politics

The Deputy Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu Bempah, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest those responsible for publishing the controversial ‘Agyapadie’ document. He asserts that the document, which has sparked significant controversy, contains falsehoods and is part of a broader agenda to discredit the NPP government. During a …

The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has said Ghana offers a more enjoyable lifestyle than London. In an interview, Wontumi said he has moved his children to Ghana due to the country’s pleasant environment and low cost of living. Wontumi asserted, “I always say Ghana is better than London. If I say so, …

Significant progress has been made in the implementation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said. He said the progress has so far translated into improved macroeconomic stability with great signs of economic recovery emerging. “This is good for promoting business growth and moderating the household’s cost of living,” he said at a …

The campaign of the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will move to the North East Region on Tuesday after four days in the Upper East Region. Mr John Mahama will move to two areas in the North East Region on Tuesday morning and then move back to the Upper East Region to round up activities before moving back to …

Across eight elections in the Fourth Republic, the influence of the smaller political parties in Ghana has diminished with time despite the promise that attended their formation and inauguration. While they have struggled, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have grown in size, capacity and influence, narrowing the political space for the ‘pretenders’ and swallowing …

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga is alleging that the National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah, is given some six million Ghana cedis (GHS6,000,000.00) monthly by the Finance Ministry to manage the Bawku conflict. This, Mr. Ayariga says, translates into a whopping eighteen million Ghana cedis (Ghc18,000,000.00) each quarter. Speaking on Woezor TV on Saturday, August 3, the outspoken MP …

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has added his voice to the ongoing commentary about the controversial ‘Agyapadie’ document. The document supposedly contains strategies on how a particular ‘family’ or ‘clan’ will establish total dominance and ensure the running of the country by taking control of the various sectors including economy, politics, media, judiciary, telecommunication …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has announced that the cost of public transportation will decrease by at least 40% before the December elections with the introduction of electric vehicles for public transportation. Speaking at the Ofie Mega Walk in Akropong, Dr. Bawumia revealed that the country will shift from dependence on diesel, gas, and petrol …

The running mate to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on women, particularly traders, to be patient with their husbands who cannot provide financial support for their businesses. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang attributed the situation to the worsening economic conditions under the Akufo-Addo government. During her regional tour, the NDC running mate addressed market women in …

The petitioners from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) areas have filed an appeal against the Ho High Court’s decision that dismissed their lawsuit challenging John Peter Amewu’s election as the Member of Parliament for Hohoe. The High Court dismissed the petition on Monday, July 29, citing a lack of jurisdiction. The SALL enclave, consisting of 13 communities and …