Politics

By: Mensah Maxwell The Member of Parliament for Kwesimintim constituency, Hon. Buckman Fiifi Phillip has cautioned his colleagues to be mindful of their authority and avoid overstepping their bounds. This advice comes amidst the ongoing case of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, versus the State. The MP’s statement emphasizes the importance of respecting the separation of powers …

The former Finance Minister C has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. This follows his refusal to appear before the OSP on June 2, 2025 on suspected cases of corruption and corruption related offences. The former minister was expected to attend the OSP on February 10,2025 for an interview on cases in which he is a …

Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has clarified that he is not an economist, despite being appointed to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) governing board. Adongo’s comments come after his appointment by President John Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State. While the appointment letter designated him as an economist, Mr. Adongo, in an interview said it …

Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has dismissed President John Mahama’s claims that the Akufo-Addo administration left behind a massive debt, plunging the country into crisis. According to Dr Amin, President Mahama’s assertions do not reflect the true state of the economy inherited from the Akufo-Addo government. His response follows President Mahama’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) during …

President John Mahama has acknowledged that Ghana’s economic crisis is more severe than previously understood. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama stressed that he inherited a struggling economy. “I have come to report that the state of our nation is not good. Our economic problems are much deeper than …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a drastic reduction in the number of presidential staffers in his administration. The President emphasized the need for a lean but efficient government to cut down on expenditure. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, February 27, in Parliament, Mahama stressed the importance of prioritizing …

President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce short military training as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) to promote fitness and discipline among the youth. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he said the government is working to strengthen the legal framework governing national service. “I have tasked the Minister of …

President John Mahama has disclosed that the Agenda 111 hospital project lacks a dedicated funding source, despite $400 million already being disbursed. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he described the initiative as a reactionary move during the COVID-19 pandemic to counter concerns over stalled hospital projects. “The Agenda 111 project was initiated …

President John Mahama has described Ghana’s road sector as being in crisis, highlighting issues such as mismanagement, stalled projects, and mounting contractor debts. In his 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered on Thursday, February 27, Mahama questioned claims from the previous administration that it had constructed over 13,000 kilometers of new roads, arguing that much of the reported progress …

The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to provide a clear explanation for the resurgence of the erratic power supply, commonly known as “dumsor,” which is wreaking havoc on businesses and livelihoods across the country. Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, made the appeal during a press briefing following President Mahama’s first State of …