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No Ghanaian should have any fear about my impartiality – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister-designate has reassured Ghanaians that there should be no concerns regarding his impartiality in his new role.Speaking before the Appointments Committee on...

Omane Boamah commends Gbevlo-Lartey’s appointment

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has expressed his admiration for the appointment of Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as the Special Envoy to the Alliance...

I look forward to appearing before Appointments Committee – Barker-Vormawor

Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has confirmed his readiness to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 29, to substantiate his allegations that the committee...

Appointments Committee summons Barker-Vormawor over bribery allegations

"The Appointments Committee of Parliament has summoned Political Activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, over his bribery allegations against its members.The invitation is for Mr. Barker-Vormawor to...

Okere MP condemns ORAL and Basintale’s appointment [Video]

The Member of Parliament for the Okere constituency, Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, has attributed the current acts of vandalism and hooliganism to the establishment of...

Grant more mining licenses but regulate them – Charles Owusu urges gov’t

An independent parliamentary candidate for the Nkoranza Constituency in the 2024 elections, Charles Owusu, has called on the government to depoliticize the fight against...

Chiefs of North Tongu praise Mahama for appointing Ablakwa as Foreign Affairs Minister

The chiefs and people of the North Tongu constituency have extended their heartfelt congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama for his resounding victory in...

Alex Segbefia, Ofosu Ampofo and Ama Pratt appointed to Veep’s office; check out full list

President John Mahama has approved the appointment of 10 people to serve in the Office of the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.Former Health...

Mahama Ayariga clarifies perceived tensions with Haruna Iddrisu

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has clarified the events surrounding the handling of former Energy Minister-nominee Boakye Agyarko during the 7th Parliament, asserting that there...

Allegations against EC chair don’t meet the threshold for removal – Ayikoi Otoo

Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo has weighed in on the petition filed by Kwame Ofosu-Appiah seeking the removal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean...

Mahama petitioned to remove Jean Mensa as EC Chair

A private citizen, Daniel Ofosu-Appiah has petitioned President John Mahama to remove Jean Mensa as the Electoral Commission(EC) boss.Additionally, Mr. Ofosu-Appiah is demanding the...

Mahama Ayariga says commitment to creating the Kusaug Region remains firm

Majority Leader and Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the creation of the Kusaug Region, emphasizing...

Omane Boamah, 4 others face Appointments Committee today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet five of President John Mahama's ministerial nominees today, January 28.The vetting will commence at 9:00...

Ato Forson’s leadership boosted NDC’s 2024 chances – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised the outgoing majority leadership for their significant contributions to the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) success in the lead-up...

I focus on results, not drama – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed remarks made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who suggested that Ayariga’s parliamentary style could impede government business.Mr. Ayariga...

Majority Leader affirms NDC’s unwavering stance on Anti-Gay Bill

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) unwavering position on the Anti-Gay Bill, stating that the party’s stance has remained...

Vetting Committee called upon to recommend a grassroots candidate as DCE for Adaklu

Christopher Galenkui, the Communications Officer for the Adaklu Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the vetting committee for District Chief Executive...

Ebi Bright petitions High Court over Tema Central election results

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Tema Central, Ebi Bright, has filed a petition at the High Court challenging the election of...

Let’s use first three years to develop Ashanti region – Frank Amoakohene

The Minister nominee for the Ashanti Region, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has stated that in order to capture the region, he is advocating for the...

I didn’t intend to disrespect Akufo-Addo during his last SONA – Minister-designate

Lands Minister nominee Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah has clarified his comments about former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, which gained significant attention following the latter's last...

Effutu NDC supporters apologise after protest over appointment snub

Some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Effutu constituency of the Central Region have apologized for the protest they staged last...

Commercialize high-profile funerals – Okere MP urges

The Member of Parliament for Okere, Kenneth Nana Addo, has called for the commercialization of high-profile funerals and festivals in Ghana as a means...

Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III takes oath as Kwahu paramount chief

The beautiful town of Abene, nestled on the Kwahu Mountains, was alive with excitement last Saturday as Baffour Akoto Osei, a 54-year-old Civil Engineer,...

One of the biggest threats to Africa’s democracy today is ‘Next Meal’ – Bawumia

The former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has warned that one of the biggest threats to democracy today is what he refers...

The increasing fragility of democracy in Africa and across the world is cause for concern – Bawumia

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed concern over the growing fragility of democracy in Africa and around the world.Speaking on...

Despite the imperfections of democracy, it remains the preferred form of governance – Bawumia asserts

The former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized that despite its imperfections, democracy remains the preferred form of governance that guarantees...

My early concession in 2024 polls was for Ghana’s democracy and peace – Bawumia

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained that his early concession in the 2024 presidential election was made in the supreme...

Akufo-Addo’s fight against galamsey was a failure – Armah-Kofi Buah

The Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has strongly criticized the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration’s approach to combating illegal...

Vetting of MMDCEs: Aspirant DCE for North Tongu pledges accountability

The immediate past Director of Elections for the North Tongu Constituency and an aspirant for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Christian...

I’d rather lose my life than accept LGBTQ+ practices in Ghana – Speaker Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his determination to ensure the passage of the LGBTQ+ bill, which was passed by Parliament but...

I’ve never been promised an appointment – NDC’s James Annan on Effutu protest [Listen]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Effutu in both the 2020 and 2024 elections, James Kofi Annan, has distanced himself from a...

MP criticises geopolitical criteria in MMDCE vetting process

The Central Tongu MP has expressed dissatisfaction with the geopolitical criteria as one of the benchmarks adopted for vetting and selecting Metropolitan, Municipal, and...

I’m the most experienced candidate for the Kadjebi DCE post – Former Akan MP

A former National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for the Akan Constituency says he is the most experienced candidate for the Kadjebi District Chief Executive...

Fatima Abubakar wades into brouhaha over scrapping of Information Ministry

The immediate-past Minister of Information, Fatima Abubakar, has shared her views on the ongoing concerns over the removal of the Ministry of Information in...

Fatima Abubakar opens up on life in opposition [Listen]

Former Information Minister, Fatima Abubakar, has said she still has a lot to hold on to despite being in opposition.According to her, she has...

Armah-Kofi Buah, 3 other ministerial nominees to face Appointments Committee today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, today, January 27, 2025.The Ellembelle...

Bawumia speaks on democracy, pathway to governance, and political integrity in Nigeria today

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to deliver an address on democracy, governance, and political integrity in Nigeria.The event, which...

South Dayi MCE aspirant pledges to foster development and unity

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) aspirant for South Dayi, Mr. Kwame Courage Kokroko, has assured residents of his commitment to working collaboratively with local...

NDC Volta Regional chairman urges members to manage expectations of government

The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has urged party members and executives to be measured in their expectations...

We were misled on Akufo-Addo statue unveiling – Lower Dixcove chief reveals

The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims made by former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, suggesting...