Politics

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has rubbished alleged reports of funding a trip to Miami with his wife with party funds. Mr Gyamfi has described the report as ‘ridiculous and purely nonsensical’.  He threatened to initiate legal action against the instigators of a video from the said trip which has gone viral on social …

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has formally informed the national executives of his running mate choice. At a meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, Dr Bawumia informed the gathering of his nomination of Energy Minister and Manhyia South MP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for the December 7 presidential election. The meeting …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has called for preemptive measures to avert the replication of Kenya’s violent protests in Ghana as the nation goes to the polls on December 7, this year. Addressing the media at a press soiree in Kumasi, he said Kenya’s demonstration has been reproduced in Tanzania and “it could be in Ghana” and for that …

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a strong warning against any potential move to oust the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. Reports had emerged that the IGP had been asked to proceed on forced leave and hand over duties to his deputy, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, allegedly linked to the 2023 leaked tape scandal. The Ghana Police Service …

The Finance Minister has expressed his appreciation to Ghanaians as the country navigates the conditionalities in securing the results of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. According to Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, this process would not have been possible without support from various stakeholders, including the general public. “Let me also take advantage of this opportunity to thank the people …

Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has indicated that no decision has been reached on who will join Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 ticket of the New Patriotic Party. There were reports that the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had presented the name of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh to the President of Ghana as his choice of running mate; …

A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, has advised Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister, to address his perceived arrogant demeanour and work on his traits if he is to succeed as running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr Ateku’s comments come after Dr Opoku Prempeh was proposed as running mate, sparking criticism over his suitability …

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has given an update on the petition submitted by North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, regarding the controversial national cathedral project. CHRAJ in a letter to all the persons involved on Thursday, June 27, announced that it is currently finalising its decision on the petition, which it received in …

Without any last-minute change, the Finance Minister will be expected to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget review on July 12th or 15th. The Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh announced this on the floor of Parliament, stating the specific date is yet to be confirmed. “We will have a joint caucus [Meeting] on Wednesday which is the 3rd of July as …

The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, made a surprise visit to Accra Central to engage traders. He engaged with traders and distributed aprons and his party’s paraphernalia as he received a warm and enthusiastic welcome. The visit to Accra Central is part of his broader national tour during which he has traveled to …