Politics

The member of parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has pledged to widen the tax net to include artisans and people in the informal sector if he becomes president. Agyapong, who is one of the 10 aspirants vying for the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made the pledge, He argued that the current tax net is too …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, has gained recognition for his investigative skills and efforts to hold the Ghanaian government accountable. Despite not having an official role in investigating financial misappropriations or corruption cases, Ablakwa has managed to keep the government on its toes through his diligent scrutiny. In recent times, Ablakwa has been involved …

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a cousin of the president, has responded to his alleged involvement in the controversial Agyapa Deal, which the government abandoned in 2020 due to political opposition and criticism from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). In a tweet dated August 15, 2023, Gabby expressed his thoughts on the matter. He criticized the CSOs that had taken the deal to a …

In a recent GhanaWeb poll concerning the forthcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) superdelegates congress, online participants have voiced their preferences for the top five contenders they believe should vie for the flagbearership role. Conducted from Monday, August 7, 2023, to Friday, August 11, 2023, the poll garnered engagement from an impressive 70,000+ participants. The question posed was: “Who would you choose as …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ayawaso West Wuogon has alleged that the incumbent Member of Parliament for the area, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, is diverting the district assembly’s common fund to finance her political endeavors. According to the NDC, the purpose of the fund, which is intended to address developmental needs within the constituency, is being disregarded. Bismark Aborbi Aryitey, the …

President Akufo-Addo’s aspiration to eventually rechristen the University of Ghana, Legon as JB Danquah University is poised to encounter formidable opposition. This anticipation is well-founded, given that certain Ghanaians have already expressed their discontent with the proposed name alteration, citing various reasons. During the University of Ghana’s 75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service on August 11, 2023, President Akufo-Addo unveiled his intent to rename Ghana’s …

Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has lashed out at staff at the passport office for allegedly engaging in corruption-related activities that have tarnished the office’s reputation. The minister expressed her anger over the constant extortion of money from applicants by passport workers and “goro boys and girls” to expedite their services. Madam Botchwey said that the staff at the …

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament in Ghana, has expressed his perplexity over the public’s negative reaction to salary increases for Members of Parliament (MPs), especially when the same constituents often approach their elected representatives for financial assistance. During a public forum in Takoradi, Bagbin noted that despite citizens seeking financial aid from their MPs for various reasons such as …

Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, has responded to concerns raised by the US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, regarding Ghana’s anti-LGBTQI bill and its potential impact on American investors. In a Facebook post, Sam George expressed surprise at Ambassador Palmer’s concerns and questioned whether American investors are only interested in countries without values. He argued that the …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is worried over what he calls the public outrage that greet the announcement of an increase in salaries of Members of Parliament. Mr Bagbin insisted that MPs who shoulder the majority of responsibilities in the various constituencies should be paid well.  Speaking at a public forum in Takoradi in the Western Region, Alban Bagbin said …