Politics

60 Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at his Nima office in Accra to pledge their support as he considers contesting in the party’s upcoming 2026 presidential primaries. The visit, which took place on Thursday, June 18, has generated widespread attention …

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the immediate past Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency, has formally declared his intention to contest for the flagbearer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2026 general elections. His announcement was made via social media on June 18, just a day after the NPP officially disclosed that …

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 …