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I’m not on a media tour to seek sympathy votes – Jomoro MP

The Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has clarified that her media engagements are not aimed at...

Minority petitions OSP to probe Wa West DCE over alleged diversion of DRIP resources

The Minority caucus in Parliament has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the alleged misappropriation of resources in the District...

I pat myself on the back – Jomoro MP on achievements [Listen]

Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has expressed pride in her achievements thus far.Madam Affo-Toffey is confident...

My appointees will declare their assets within 30 days – Mahama

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and good governance.He promised that all...

Afriyie Akoto joins Bawumia to campaign in Ashanti Region

Former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, is set to join New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on his...

Mahama accuses Akufo-Addo of undermining independent institutions

Former President John Mahama has accused his successor, Akufo-Addo, of deliberately weakening independent institutions in the country, specifically citing the Electoral Commission (EC) and...

Manhyia South NPP Chairman unveils NDC’s alleged ‘evil plot’ for 2024 elections

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Manhyia South Constituency, Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, has raised concerns over alleged plans...

Make grand corruption a felony offence – Prof. Stephen Adei

Former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei, has urged the government to classify grand corruption as...

Mahama vows to probe sale of state lands

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has reiterated his dedication to addressing the controversial sale of government lands.During his...

Concerned Assembly Members protest alleged diversion of items by MCE

The Concerned Assembly Members of the Agona West Municipality have protested against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Evans Coleman, over the alleged diversion of...

Ghana’s streamlined regulations on local content achieving results — Minister

Mr. Herbert Krapa, Minister of State at the Energy Ministry, says Ghana’s streamlined regulations on local content in the energy sector has achieved the...

Martin Amidu: Speaker must obey and enforce decisions and orders of Supreme Court now

The Speaker of Parliament is enjoined under the 1992 Constitution to obey and enforce the decisions and orders of the Supreme Court following the...

Fathia Aziz breaks ground for Savelugu NHIS office

Hajia Fathia Abdul Aziz, a staffer at the Office of the President, has cut sod for the construction of an ultramodern National Health Insurance...

Court adjourns case of Bishop Salifu Amoako and wife to Nov. 13

An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned to November 13, the case involving Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako and his wife, who are facing charges for...

Speaker cannot hold Ghana to ransom, says Martin Amidu

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which...

Lower political tensions to ensure fair elections – Martin Amidu to Ghana’s leaders

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has issued a passionate plea for political responsibility in an article addressing the Speaker of Parliament and Ghana’s broader leadership.As tensions...

More than 60 million votes already cast in US election

More than 60 million people have cast early votes in the US election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. This beats the early voter...

Chief Justice launches 5th Edition of Election Adjudication Manual [Photos]

In a significant milestone for Ghana's democratic journey, the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, launched the 5th edition of the Manual on Election Adjudication...

Volta Region NDC confused due to NPP pressure – Richard Ahiagbah

The Director of Communication for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region is...

2024 polls: Reject candidates campaigning on religious grounds – Mahama tells Ghanaians

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is urging Ghanaians to reject individuals who are campaigning based on religious grounds ahead of the December 7 election.The...

PPA CEO appointment must require parliamentary vetting for accountability – Avedzi

Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, is advocating for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement...

NDC promises better prospects for Berekum West vegetable growers

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged significant support for vegetable growers in Berekum West, outlining plans to revive...

A-G accuses Speaker Bagbin of flouting PPA Act in hiring Thaddeus Sory as parliamentary lawyer

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of violating procurement laws by hiring Thaddeus Sory...

85% of Ghanaians want Free SHS maintained – Afrobarometer report

A recent report by Afrobarometer reveals strong public support among Ghanaians for several key social programs: 85% want the Free Senior High School initiative...

Vacant seats: Accept Supreme Court ruling – Alan advises Bagbin

The Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to uphold the Supreme...

Bawumia unveils agricultural mechanization initiative for rural farmers

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined his vision to uplift agricultural constituencies, such as Asunafo South, by introducing...

2024 Election: Vote without guns to enhance Ghana’s democracy – Small Arms Commission

The Programs Officer of the Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Carl Sowah, has urged Ghanaians to vote in the upcoming December...

Anti-gay bill suit: Speaker’s ‘financial impact assessment’ causes controversy in court

There is controversy in the suit challenging the 'anti-gay bill' over the existence of a financial impact analysis purportedly prepared by the Speaker of...

2024 polls: Mahama promises to build a modern market in Savelugu

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to construct a state-of-the-art market in Savelugu, Northern Region, should he win the...

Respect for Supreme Court decisions isn’t optional – Senyo Hosi cautions Speaker

The former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Hosi, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to...

Bawumia will make TVET institutions the place every Ghanaian child will want to be – NAPO

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has pledged that a future government led by Dr. Mahamudu...

Anti-gay bill: Supreme Court grants AG seven-day extension

The Supreme Court of Ghana has granted the Attorney General’s Department an extension to file its statement of case in the matter involving journalist...

2024 polls: Norbekwaw traders root for Bawumia

Traders at Norbekwaw in the Asunafo South Constituency of the Ahafo Region have expressed strong support for NPP Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and...

There is significant inconsistency in Parliament’s vacant seats case – Kweku Paintsil

A private legal practitioner, Kweku Paintsil, has criticized the ongoing court case regarding vacant seats in Parliament, stating that there has been inconsistency since...

It’s obvious Akufo-Addo desperately needs a third term to avoid accountability – Joyce Bawah

The Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has expressed her belief that President Akufo-Addo is desperately...

Mahama to host governance forum today

Former President and Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, is set to host a Governance Forum ahead of the 2024...

2024 Polls: NMC to launch app to combat misinformation

The National Media Commission (NMC) has announced plans to launch a "Media Watch" app designed to combat misinformation and disinformation leading up to the...

Vacant Seats Hearing: PPA rejects parliament’s request to use the services of Sory@Law

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has declined the request of the Parliamentary Service of Ghana to seek legal services from the external firm Messrs...

Council of State intervenes in the vacant parliamentary seats saga

A five-member delegation from the Council of State on Wednesday called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, regarding the controversies surrounding the declaration...

Ghana is now a poor model of democracy; our judiciary is not independent – Mahama

The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has stated that the country has become a poor model of democracy.Speaking on...