Politics

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 …

A prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has expressed strong disbelief in the credibility of the Agyapadie Book, suggesting that anyone who takes it seriously needs to reconsider their stance. In a post on X, he indicated that it is ridiculous that a family would document supposed malicious plans against their own country in a book, …

The Majority caucus in Parliament has formally requested an extraordinary session to address matters of national importance, including a $250 million loan from the World Bank. This request is in accordance with Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and Standing Order 53 of the Parliament of Ghana. In a memo dated July 31, 2024, the Majority caucus invoked their Constitutional …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has pledged to end mining in forest reserves if elected in the upcoming December 7 polls. The former President emphasised the importance of protecting Ghana’s forests and expressed concern over the destruction of these reserves for gold mining. Addressing chiefs and elders in the Central Region, Mr. Mahama stated …

Parliament adjourned sine die on July 30, 2024, after a productive third meeting of the fourth session. During this session, several significant bills were approved, shaping the legislative landscape of the nation. National Roads Authority Bill, 2023: The bill, passed in June 2024, establishes the National Roads Authority as the unified body responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and management …

The Coalition for Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has announced its plan to deploy 4,000 observers nationwide for the upcoming December 7 elections. As a member of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), CODEO adheres to the “Declaration of Global Principles for Non-Partisan Election Observation and Monitoring by Citizen Organizations.” These observers will serve as Rapid Response Observers (RROs) …

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reconvene Parliament. This request follows dissatisfaction among the Majority caucus regarding the Speaker’s decision to adjourn the session indefinitely on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. In a letter sent on Wednesday, July 31, Mr. Afenyo-Markin underscored the need to reconvene Parliament to address and implement critical government …

The Minority in Parliament has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), seeking details about the recently launched District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are requesting information on the specifications and details of each unit of equipment designated for the DRIP. The request, signed by Bawku …

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has explained that Attorney General Godfred Dame’s statement following the ruling of the Court of Appeal on the ambulance procurement case expressed their disagreement with the judgment, which is within the rights of any lawyer. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, the third …