Politics

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 …

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 mismanaging public funds and assured that these actions would not …

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 Council as part of the celebration of the Kalibi Tigri …

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 a self-imposed curfew, causing people to sleep early due to …

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 COCOBOD through documentary evidence that there was no money, to enable …

The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced its opposition to any attempts by the Majority in Parliament to pass a law that would protect the legacy of President Nana Akufo-Addo.  NDC General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, described the proposed law to support free Senior High Schools (SHS) as a strategy to safeguard the president’s legacy rather than …

At a meeting with the Northern regional and constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tamale on Friday, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama stressed the importance of putting aside differences and working together for the party’s greater good. She urged party members to let go of any grudges and focus on working towards the victory of John Mahama and …