Politics

The University of Ghana’s management has been forced to shift lectures for freshmen online. This is due to the ongoing industrial action by the Senior Staff Association and the Teachers’ and Educational Workers Union (TEWU). Additionally, contact hours at the library have been reduced from 14 to 9 hours. On Tuesday, January 24, the Legon Branch of the Senior Staff Association and …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has asserted that Ghanaians will continue to endure hardships as long as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remains in power. Mr Mahama criticised the Akufo-Addo-led NPP government, claiming it lacks ideas and plans to improve the living conditions of ordinary Ghanaians. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 24, the former …

At the hearing in the High Court, Ho, on Friday, January 19, 2024, of the election petition against the Member of Parliament for Hohoe, John-Peter Amewu, Tsatsu Tsikata, the lawyer representing five petitioners from SALL has requested the court’s permission to withdraw an application for judgment based on admissions made by the first respondent, the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC). The …

The Mpraeso/Bepong Afranie-Asona family, in a statement, has informed President Akufo-Addo of the passing of Kwadwo Affram Asiedu Esq.  According to the family, the sad event occurred on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Focos Hospital, Pantang in the Greater Accra Region. The one-week Observance in honour of the late former Eastern Regional Minister, who also served as a Deputy Minister for Interior and …

Ghanaian political figure Gabby Otchere Darko, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stirred controversy by asserting his familial ties to the historic Big 6, a group of influential leaders in Ghana’s political history. In an exclusive interview with Bola Ray on the Star chat, Otchere Darko openly acknowledged his family’s connections within the government, shedding light on his …

Founder of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, has stated that he remains resolute and steadfast in his position despite what he perceives as attempts by the government to intimidate or pressure him. Cheddar believes there are concerted efforts, possibly through the tax evasion allegations, to coerce or influence him in a way that could impact his …

Moses Abor, a contestant for Ayawaso Central NPP primaries, accuses Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, of planning to manipulate the election using unauthorized security personnel.. In a formal complaint, the former NPP Greater Accra Youth Organiser disclosed that Henry Quartey is planning to deploy “illegal security personnel” to influence the poll in his favour. Below is Moses Abor’s full …

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 elections, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has for expressed concern over President Akufo-Addo’s consistent tendency to attribute his failures to those who do not vote his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a Twitter post, Professor Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted instances where President Akufo-Addo ignored his responsibilities towards such people and in …

NPP’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, also known as “Nana B,” is facing strong criticism for defending embattled Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, concerning the latter’s disrespectful comments against the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom. A group known as “Ashanti Youth” has expressed their displeasure, describing Nana B as a significant traitor …

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) is issuing a public warning against sharing Ghana card, Visa card, or debit card details with individuals posing as bank staff on digital platforms like WhatsApp or email. To prevent fraud and scams, bank customers are advised not to share images revealing bank account details or identity numbers. GAB emphasizes that individuals should never send …