Politics

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has clarified that it has not yet extended invitations to any political parties or presidential candidates for the upcoming Presidential Debates. This comes after concerns raised by the Mahama 2024 Campaign that the Institute announced such activity as if a stakeholder, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been engaged. “The Constitution of Ghana does not grant …

The Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, has expressed that the actions of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin towards him on the floor of Parliament on Monday, July 22, 2024, were deeply humiliating to both him and his constituents. He asserted that Alban Bagbin’s manner of addressing him exhibited gross disrespect towards him and his constituents. Dr. Afriyie, …

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has engaged members of the Arab Coordination Group to support the Government’s growth strategy which targets an investment of $12 billion.   The Government, having successfully undergone both domestic and external debt restructuring and moved onto the path of economic recovery, seeks to have investments in key sectors of the economy in the next three years.   The …

The leadership of the Majority Caucus has rendered an unqualified apology to Speaker Alban Bagbin on behalf of the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, who was asked to leave the Chamber after making comments that the Speaker found disrespectful. The confrontation occurred during a parliamentary session where the Speaker informed the House about the nomination of …

Fitch Solutions, an international research and data firm says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Flagbearer, John Mahama will emerge victorious in the December 7th general elections. The London-based firm which has been consistent with its forecast since last year argues that 54 percent of respondents surveyed tipped NDC’s candidate John Mahama as the winner in the upcoming presidential …

Director of Conflict Resolution of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has told Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that there is nothing to debate over in terms of the economy because the issues are already visible for Ghanaians to see. Amaliba says Ghanaians have seen that the exchange rate under the Mahama administration was far better than what is …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described the 24-hour economy idea of his position number in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama as empty. Dr Bawumia accused Mr Mahama of his inability to explain what the 24-hour economy is. “He says he has a 24-hour economy which he cannot explain. It is as …

The Mahama Campaign Team has denied reports that John Dramani Mahama went to Russia to seek assistance from the government for the December polls. They slammed Asaase Radio and Daily Guide for allegedly publishing false information. According to a statement from Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Mahama’s spokesperson, issued on Friday, July 12, 2024, the publication by Asaase Radio on Thursday, July …

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has an impressive record as Energy Minister. Below are the slides SLIDE 1 (figures in billion USD) SOURCE: JoyNews Research Desk

By: Mensah Maxwell In a surprise turn of events, former Education Minister and Bawumia’s Running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has apologized for his recent comments on Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. While speaking at a political rally on July 9, Dr. Prempeh had reportedly downplayed Nkrumah’s contributions to Ghana’s development, sparking widespread outrage and criticism from various quarters. …