Politics

The Minister for National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has warned of a looming threat of electoral violence as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. In his address at the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference held under the theme ‘SPI National forum on social cohesion, security and peaceful elections’ in Accra, Mr Dapaah emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has introduced his running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to the chiefs of the Central Region. The introduction took place on Tuesday, July 30, at the Regional House of Chiefs. During the event, Mr Mahama highlighted the qualities and experience Prof. Opoku-Agyemang brings to the NDC ticket. He …

In cognizance of the dangers of climate change and the indispensable roles persons with disabilities play in societal development, the Parliament of Ghana has launched the Climate and Disability Caucuses, under the theme, “Strengthening Legislative Action for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development in Ghana”. The event signifies the dedication of Parliament to employ advocacy and awareness, legislative actions, accessibility, inclusion, …

The Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has praised the Minority caucus for supporting recent tax waivers approved by the legislature, describing it as a significant step towards deepening parliamentary collaboration. As Parliament prepares to adjourn sine die on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the House has approved a €1.5 million tax waiver to supply and install integrated e-learning …

The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing ambulance case. It has also overturned the trial court’s order for Dr. Ato Forson to present his defense. On June 6, the Accra High Court dismissed an application by Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson seeking a mistrial and an inquiry into the conduct of …

Osman Ayariga, the Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced plans for a protest at the presidency over the controversial ambulance deal. Ayariga criticised the deal, saying it is a misuse of the country’s limited resources and indicative of corruption. He emphasised that the NDC would not tolerate what he sees as mismanagement and would …

The Ho High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the validity of the election of John Peter Amewu, Member of Parliament for Hohoe, on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction. The petition stemmed from concerns raised by approximately 17,000 voters from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) enclave, comprising 13 communities. These voters did not participate in the 2020 …

The Ministry of Health has clarified details regarding the service contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited amid concerns raised by Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. He claimed a procurement deal for ambulance spare parts valued at $34.9 million was a scheme by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, and the private …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said that the credit scoring system that he is proposing in Ghana will make it easier for the ordinary Ghanaian to purchase essentials such as cars, mobile phones. He says it will also ensure that Ghanains obtain loans at lower interest rates. With the very significant issuance of …

Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communication for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has criticized the Minority’s recent invitation for the NPP flagbearer to join the mid-year budget review debate as a tactic to shield John Dramani Mahama from a direct confrontation with Dr. Bawumia. The Minority caucus in Parliament extended an invitation to Dr. Bawumia following his challenge to …