Politics

JoyNews can confirm that the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his choice of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election. According to JoyNews’ Presidential Affairs correspondent Elton Brobbey, a meeting took place on Tuesday night at the Jubilee House. During the meeting, Vice President Dr …

The Minority caucus has clarified its stance on the Free Senior High School (SHS) bill, emphasising that they are not opposed to the initiative. Instead, they are urging the government to address existing challenges in the educational sector. This comes after the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accused the Minority caucus of opposing the proposed bill on the Free SHS policy. …

Spokesperson for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, has said her boss is incorruptible. Mrs Joyce Bawah Mogtari’s statement follows a report by The Daily Dispatch, owned by Ben Ephson, which alleged that appointees from Mahama’s previous administration spent over $8 million on luxury properties in Dubai. In her statement released on Tuesday, June 25, she criticized …

Thieves have ransacked the New Patriotic Party(NPP) Constituency office at Juaben in the Ashanti Region, stealing 6 Television (TV) Sets and other properties. According to a police situational report sighted by MyNewsGh.com, the thieves used a ladder, scaled into the premises and caused damage to the party reception room where they kept all the office keys inside a drawer before …

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 Odododiodoo. The prosecution in the case, however, reported him to …

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. Amin Adam made this announcement shortly after revealing that the …

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 from key stakeholder groups such as labour unions, faith-based organisations, …

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 importance of maintaining peace and order throughout the election period. …

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 concerns by some political critics, which led to the staging …

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 family and continue with the sterling achievements of the Nana …