The Electoral Commission has refuted claims by the National Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, alleging collusion between the NPP and the EC to insert the name of an unqualified NPP parliamentary candidate into the Assin North voters’ register. The EC in a statement categorically denied these claims and …
Read More »Payment of ‘Mahama’s’ expensive power debt has affected Ghana’s economy – World Bank
The World Bank has said the Power Purchasing Agreements signed by former President John Mahama, which the Akufo-Addo Government had no choice but to pay, has contributed significantly to the economic woes of the country. The former President’s administration signed take-or-pay agreements, committing Ghana to pay for billions of cedis for excess energy …
Read More »My next administration will set a new standard in governance – Mahama
Former president John Dramani Mahama has cautioned members of the National Democratic Congress not to repeat the mismanagement and corrupt practices currently being experienced under the Akufo-Addo-led administration if the NDC regains power. Speaking at the 44th anniversary of the June 4th uprising in Hohoe, former president Mahama said, the …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta sues Captain Smart for defamation, demands GH¢10m in damages
Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has instituted legal action against radio and TV show host Captain Smart for recent comments that the minister was a direct beneficiary of recently released bailout funds from a global lender. In a High Court writ dated Friday, June 2, 2023, and sighted by GhanaWeb, …
Read More »S/R: Teachers, Students flee conflict Lukula community over renewed clashes
Academic activities have grounded to a halt as Teachers and Students flee the conflict Lukula community over violent attacks on Mempeasem and Lukula communities in the Savannah Region. The Police have arrested three persons and are currently pursuing others in connection with the violent attacks by opposition factions in the …
Read More »Kwabena Donkor reveals how Atta Mills’ promise of a ministerial appointment pulled him into parliament
Dr. Kwabena Donkor, former Power Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East has opened up about his entry into politics, revealing that he initially had no intention of becoming an MP. According to him, it was Former President Atta Mills who convinced him to join parliament by promising to …
Read More »Ketu North: Disgruntled NDC members call for re-run of parliamentary primary
Some aggrieved delegates of the opposition National Democratic Congress in Ketu North are accusing the party’s National Executive Committee of imposing Eric Edem Agbana on the constituency as the parliamentary candidate for the election 2024. According to the group, the party’s decision to declare the former National Deputy Youth Organiser …
Read More »E/R: NDC Parliamentary aspirant to go independent if grievance not addressed
A Parliamentary aspirant who contested in the Parliamentary Primaries on the ticket of the NDC on May 13, 2023, in the Suhum constituency Kofi Adjei Alias Otuo is considering contesting the 2024 parliamentary election as an Independent candidate if his grievances are not addressed by the National and Regional Executives …
Read More »Mahama calls for end to conflict between sections of Gonja, Mamprusi
Former President John Mahama is urging the people in Soo and Wasipe traditional areas of the North East and Savanna Regions, respectively to end the hostilities. In a statement, the former President also called on the two communities to rather channel their energy to curbing poverty and deprivation. “I have …
Read More »Road construction machines flood Assin North ahead of by-election
Over 15 road construction machines have been deployed in various communities in the Assin North Constituency as the by-elections approaches. The machines which were said to have been sent to the constituency soon after the court annuled the election of James Gyakye Quayson as Member of Parliament for the area, …
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