Politics

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Mathew Opoku Prempeh is set to be named running mate of NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the December 7th Election.  The announcement of Dr. Prempeh popularly known as Napo as NPP running mate, sources told MyNewsGh.com, will come after the NPP flagbearer completes his tour of the Ashanti Region this week.  Barring any unforeseen …

A Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr Clement Apaak has disclosed that steps would be taken to summon the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum to Parliament regarding the free Wi-Fi to Senior High Schools. Minority MPs are demanding that the Minister addresses unresolved questions about the free Wi-Fi contract. Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Monday, …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has promised Ghanaians to have a few ministers if he is voted for in this year’s elections to become president again. He also promised to reduce government spending and use the savings to improve the lives of the people. “I promise you a leaner government. We’ll have fewer ministers and cut …

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the main opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of attempting to tarnish the image of the residents of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Constituency of the Central Region. According to the NPP, elements within the NDC are focused on portraying the people of Kasoa as violent ahead of the upcoming general …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has once again dismissed accusations of being a “clearing agent” in response to allegations of corruption against some of his appointees. Responding to former President John Mahama’s allegations, Akufo-Addo emphasised that his government is committed to upholding due process and the principles of justice in the ongoing fight against corruption. The NDC flagbearer has repeatedly described President …

Political marketing strategist, Prof. Kobby Mensah, has criticised the focus on a presidential candidate’s regional background as non-strategic and lacking vision. As the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for election 2024 prepares to name his running mate, there have been calls for regional considerations, with many expecting him to name a candidate from the Ashanti Region, the party’s …

Ghana’s second review programme for a third tranche of US$360 million is expected to go before the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June 2024. This is to see to the approval and disbursement of additional funds under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the IMF for economic recovery and stability. “Our …

The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted some of the policies he intends to implement for the creative economy if he wins the 2024 election. At a policy dialogue with the creative arts industry stakeholders held at the AH Hotel in Accra on Friday, June 7, 2024, the former President of Ghana acknowledged that …

The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has revealed that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will submit a name to the party’s National Council for consideration as his running mate by the end of June. His announcement comes amid widespread speculation within the NPP and among political analysts about the apparent …

An Accra High Court says the demand for an inquiry into the Attorney General’s conduct in the ongoing Ambulance case has no basis. This forms part of four separate rulings by the court today, Thursday, June 6. This follows numerous applications filed by the first accused person and the third accused, Richard Jakpa. The applications are an order of inquiry …