Politics

The former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has criticised the government for claiming an economic recovery based on GDP growth while ignoring underlying issues that he believes indicate a sinking economy. Speaking on the Class Morning Show with host Kwame Dwomoh-Agyemang, Mr. Mornah challenged the government’s celebration of a 4.7 per cent GDP growth …

The founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to reports that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has chosen Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the Minister for Energy, as his running mate for the 2024 elections. In a Facebook post on June 27, 2024, Mr. Cudjoe expressed reservations about NAPO’s suitability due to his …

Mr Kadevi Selasy, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Officer for the Awutu Senya West Constituency, has reportedly been found dead in Nkwadum, a suburb of Awutu Bontrase in the Central Region. According to reports, ,Mr  Selasy was discovered hanging on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Earlier that morning, Mr. Selasy had asked his wife to accompany him to ease himself …

The minority caucus in Parliament has expressed optimism about winning the upcoming December 7  presidential elections. This follows speculation about Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate.  Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah and Ranking Member on Defence James Agalga conveyed their sentiments in an interview with Class News, asserting that their candidate, Professor Jane …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has expressed appreciation to the South Korean government for its decision to forgive Ghana’s debt, noting that it will help support Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts during these challenging economic times. This comes after the Ambassador of South Korea to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, paid a courtesy call on him at …

In an unexpected turn of events, the ongoing ambulance procurement trial suffered some disruptions due to frequent power outages, commonly known as “dumsor.” The intermittent power cuts caused multiple interruptions during the proceedings, frustrating both the legal teams and those in attendance. The frequent power cuts resulted in delays and pauses at some point during the proceedings. These interruptions not …

A Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO, has been selected as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to achieve regional balance and not because he’s competent. The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the appointment of Arnold Mashud as the new Director of Elections for the Northern Region, following a decision by the party’s Conflict Resolution Directorate and the Functional Executive Committee (FEC). The party in a statement dated Wednesday, June 19, 2024, disclosed that an appeal had been filed against the appointment of Mr Aminu …

The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to stop making false comments that incite the public against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the proposed Free SHS bill. On June 24, Afenyo-Markin accused the Minority, especially Akatsi North MP Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe, of opposing the bill, which aims to codify the Free SHS …

The Co-chair of the Citizens Movement Against Corruption, Edem Senanu, has stated that the current controversy surrounding former Member of Parliament for Nabdam, Moses Asaga, owning properties in Dubai is “much ado about nothing.” This statement follows a report by the UK-based think tank, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). The report, titled “How Dirty Money Finds a Home …