Politics

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 …

Press Aide to Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Kofi Abrefa Afena, has described the claim made by Kevin Taylor on Sunday night, June 2, 2024, accusing Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh of wrongdoing as laughable and only portraying Kevin Taylor as a complete joke. According to Mr. Afena, the whole idea is to smear and attack the Energy Minister, a …

Ato Koomson, the son of Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament (MP), Mavis Hawa Koomson is in stable condition after being stabbed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday after confusion broke out at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) office at Kasoa. According to the Campaign Manager for the MP, Kwadwo Anim Ato was stabbed in his chest. Mr Anim who rushed …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the first accused in the ongoing ambulance trial, has applied a mistrial. He cited recent developments involving a leaked telephone conversation between Mr. Jakpa and Attorney-General Godfred Dame. In his affidavit filed on Friday, May 31, Dr. Ato Forson highlighted concerns regarding the leaked tape, which he believes demonstrates professional misconduct on the part of the …

The Majority in Parliament has accused its Minority counterparts of hypocrisy.This follows the rejection of the $350 million tax waiver requests for some 42 companies under the 1D1F initiative.The Minority through its leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on the floor of parliament during the recent emergency sitting questioned the basis for such waivers when government is in dire need of …

Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has indicated that the Volta Region will vote based on vision and not sentiments in the 2024 elections. He believes that regardless of the region being the stronghold of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), there has not been a clear-cut vision spelt out by the flagbearer for the NDC …

By: Ruth Tang NDC Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has directed his legal team to petition the Chief Justice for the live broadcast of all upcoming proceedings in the Ambulance Trial. This decision stems from a strong belief in the fundamental principles of transparency and open justice, essential for maintaining a fair and impartial legal system. Expressing deep concern …