Politics

Deputy Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, has called for accountability regarding the funds allocated for the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project in the Upper East Region. The Sissala East Member of Parliament is concerned that although New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration made provision for the project in the Talensi District, no significant development has taken place as the government’s tenure …

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has announced that special voting for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections will take place on December 2, 2024. The announcement was made during a meeting with the national executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on May 28. The special voting arrangement is designed for eligible voters who will be unable …

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has refuted allegations of reckless spending by the Akufo-Addo-led administration, asserting that the government has judiciously utilised funds for long-term national benefit. Speaking at the 8th Ghana CEOs Summit in Accra, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the administration’s commitment to prudent financial management. “The networking of the hospitals—you know, Ghana.gov—all of these …

On Monday, May 27, 2024, the 8th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra witnessed a heated debate between former President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The exchange, a highlight of the summit, brought together two of Ghana’s prominent political figures to discuss critical issues affecting the nation’s economy and development. Former President Mahama addressed the summit in person, delivering a …

The Minority has voiced alarm over what they view as covert and unlawful recruitment into the security services by the government. During a press briefing, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, claimed that all NPP Parliamentary candidates have been granted 30 slots each to nominate NPP loyalists and supporters for positions in the security services, such as the Police and …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the church, as the moral voice of society, to speak out on issues surrounding the 2024 electoral process. He expressed concern over several matters related to the Ejusu by-election and the ongoing limited voter registration exercise, calling on the church to address these issues. During an interaction with the Christian Ecumenical Council on Monday, former …

Former Minister of State during the Rawlings administration, Mr Kojo Yankah has condemned the action of government officials acquiring state properties and owning them. He described such action as morally wrong. In a Facebook post, the Founder of the Pan African Heritage Museum (PAHM) and the African University College of Communications (AUCC) said ” State Assets belong to the State and must …

A leading member of Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye, has shared details of an operation he spearheaded to prevent supposed Togolese nationals from voting in the 2016 general elections. Hopeson Adorye indicated that the operation he led, which involved the use of explosives, all happened within the borders of Togo, not Ghana. He said that he constituted a team …

By: Mensah Maxwell The National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a press conference today at their headquarters to address issues regarding the ongoing limited voter registration. The party’s leadership raised concerns about the presence of unidentified security personnel at registration centers, warning that such individuals will be recognized as impersonators. Speaking at the press conference, the NDC’s General Secretary, Mr Fiifi …

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to prioritize the needs of the church if elected as president of Ghana. He acknowledged the significant contributions of the church and other faith-based organizations to national development, emphasizing the importance of supporting them. He pointed out that without the educational and healthcare institutions, and other developmental initiatives …