Politics

The disqualified aspirant in the Odododiodioo National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries, Michael Nii Yarboi has been arrested after a bench warrant was issued against him. Nii Yarboi is facing criminal charges of assault for allegedly slapping a resident of James Town and a branch executive of the NDC in …

Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has assured customers of collapsed financial institutions and all individuals who lost their investments during the financial sector clean-up that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will cover the remaining compensation if he wins the 2024 general elections. Dr. …

The leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish the Council of State if elected president in the December 7 election. The former Trade Minister said after the abolition, a new Second Chamber of Parliament will be instituted. This, he  explained will be made up of representatives …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing laws against vigilantism to ensure Ghana’s December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, are conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner. During the presentation of credentials to nine newly appointed diplomats at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo stressed the …

Government spokesperson on Governance and Security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has clarified President Akufo-Addo-led government’s intentions towards the sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels. He highlighted that government is seeking to float shares in order to boost revenue and involve private sector expertise. Mr. Boakye-Danquah’s explanation follows growing …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Mr Kennedy Osei Nyarko , has predicted a one-touch victory for the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The lawmaker was optimistic that the Vice President would break the eight-year jinx for the elephant …

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has issued a strong warning to officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), vowing that they will face prosecution for corruption if the NDC wins the upcoming elections. During a press briefing in Accra, Mr. Kwetey criticised the NPP for …

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to the National Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with a traditional leadership title for her immense contribution to development. The honorary title of Pognaa Piirima, Dagaare for “Mother of the Rocks’, was bestowed on her by the Sankana Traditional …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bole, Yusif Sulemana has intensified calls for action against ongoing serial killings in his constituency. According to him, the Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, must put in place measures to end the recent serial killings. He stated that the serial killings have gradually resulted in …

The former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni has flatly dismissed allegations by his successor, Joseph Boahen Aidoo that COCOBOD was facing significant financial challenges when he (Boahen Aidoo) assumed office in January 2017. Dr. Opuni has therefore challenged Mr. Boahen Aidoo to publish the audited financial report of …