Politics

The 2024 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Wednesday, November 15, was dubbed the “Nkunim” (victory) budget, outlining the government’s interventions for social protection, job creation, and tax reduction measures. Reacting to the 2024 “Nkunim” Budget Financial Economist and Investment Banking Consultant Dr Sam Worlanyo Mensah says the 2024 Annual Budget is a Projection. Speaking on the AM …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has opposed a proposal by John Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), to abolish the licensure exams for teacher trainees. During his ‘Building Ghana Tour ‘ in the Bono Region, Mr. Mahama pledged to cancel the licensure exams, contending that subjecting teacher trainees to an additional assessment …

Counsel for the Electoral Commission (EC) in the case in which the validity of John Peter Amewu’s election as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Hohoe Constituency is being challenged in the Ho High Court has described the events leading to the disenfranchisement of the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL) as “regrettable”. Responding to the submissions of Tsatsu Tsikata, the lawyer …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that the House will not rush to approve the 2024 budget statement presented by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The speaker says there is a need for due diligence on the document before approval. Speaking at a post-budget workshop in Parliament, he underscored the importance of giving more attention to the budget. “It …

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has filed a suit against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, challenging the legality of the establishment of the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). In his suit, Ayariga argued that the GFSF was established without parliamentary approval, in violation of the Constitution of Ghana. He is seeking an order directing the Ministry of Finance …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that the memberships of some of its members who have flouted the party’s constitution by supporting the candidature of other aspirants outside the party are no longer valid. These individuals are Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, Boniface Abubakar Saddique, and Yaw Buaben Asamoa. According to a statement by the party, dated November 20, 2023, and …

The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to bow out of parliament, citing frustration as a significant factor. In an interview, Vanderpuye expressed his frustration with the challenges faced by Members of Parliament (MPs) in the execution of their duties. He highlighted the lack of protection from political parties, …

The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a warning to some 15 television stations, ordering them to desist from content not deemed fit for broadcast. The NMC warned that there will be severe consequences for their actions if they don’t advise themselves. These TV stations were reported by the public for showing content considered unacceptable by the standards of media ethics, Ghanaian …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Former President John Mahama met for the first time since they became flagbearers of their respective parties. John Mahama was earlier elected Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress while Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was elected New Patriotic Party flagbearer on November 4th. The two met for the first time in public at the funeral rites of former First Lady …

The government is hoping to spend a total of ¢226.7 billion in 2024. This will represent 21.6 percent of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Speaking in parliament during the 2024 Budget presentation, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta explained that the projection reflects a reduction of 6.1 percentage points of GDP in total expenditures (commitment basis) relative to the outturn in 2022. …