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Journalist attacked for filming altercation at NPP constituency election

The Ajumako Police Command is investigating a case of assault on a reporter of the Ghana News Agency, Prince Acquah, by a mob for...

We remain opposed to Agyapa deal – Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his party’s opposition to the Agyapa Royalties deal, following recent public discussions on the subject.In a Facebook...

I drink a lot of beer – Asiedu Nketia [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · I drink a lot of beer; It is not a sin - Asiedu NketiaThe General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress...

What Chief of Staff has to say about Bawumia as Vice President [Listen]

The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has lauded Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia for his dedication to the cause of the Akufo-Addo administration.Speaking...

I stepped down as MP after ‘breaking the 4’ at Ayawaso West Wuogon – Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has disclosed the reason she opted out as Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency after...

PNC sacks 2020 flagbearer, Chairman; 12 other officers asked to step aside

The 2020 flag bearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), David Apasera and National Chairman, Moses Dani Baah have been expelled.12 other officers...

Return to the University of Ghana Business School for remedials – Bawumia tells Asiedu Nketia [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Asiedu Nketia must return to the University of Ghana Business School for remedials - BawumiaVice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has made fun...

Politics in Ghana is a family business – Yvonne Nelson [Video]

Ghanaian actress and producer, Yvonne Nelson says politics in Ghana has become a family business.According to her, incumbent governments shares the national cake...

You’re a politician in cassock – Apaak flays Methodist Bishop

National Democratic Congress (NDC’s) Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South Constituency, has urged the Methodist Bishop, Rt Rev. Stephen Richard Bosomtwe-Ayensu to remove...

Methodist Church distances itself from Rt. Rev Ayensu’s anti- Mahama comments

The Methodist Church has dissociated itself from comments made by one of its retired Bishop, Rt. Rev Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu attacking former President John...

Supreme Court adjourns Gyakye Quayson’s review application to May 17

The Supreme Court has adjourned James Gyakye Quayson’s review application, asking the Court to reconsider its order preventing him from discharging his duties as...

Nana B announces bid for NPP’s National Organiser position

The  National Youth Organiser for the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has officially announced his bid for the position of National Organiser...

Man dies at Ashaiman Police Station – #FixTheCountry convener claims

#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has narrated the circumstances leading to the death of Ebenezer Dosu, while in custody at the Ashaiman Police station.He claimed...

I do not desire military rule – Oliver Vormawor

The Convener and Community Mobilizer for the #FixTheCountry campaign, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has said he does not desire military government for the country.In a comment...

Cletus Avoka eulogise Ndebugre in powerful tribute

The Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka has extolled private legal practitioner, John Ndebugre, following his demise on May 6, 2022.Mr Avoka...

Allotey Jacobs takes on Akufo-Addo’s appointees

Social commentator, Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has advised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to begin reshuffling his government officials.Speaking on Peace FM, Allotey Jacobs wondered...

Mahama is luckiest person in Ghana politics – Owusu Bempah

The Director of Communications at Ghana Gas Company Limited, Ernest Owusu Bempah, has said former President John Mahama is the luckiest man as far...

I want Ghana to be on God’s side – Akufo-Addo declares

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is encouraging Christians to be strong in faith and let faith be integral part of their chosen profession in order...

Govt is free to spend E-levy revenue despite case challenging it’s constitutionality – Godfred Dame

JoyNews/AdomNews · Government is free to spend E-levy revenue despite case challenging it’s constitutionality – AGThe Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame,...

NPP reacts to World Press Freedom ranking

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned portions of the 2022 World Press Freedom Index which tagged the Akufo-Addo administration as “intolerant of criticism from...

Mahama’s promise to scrap E-levy is a scam – NPP

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as “a scam”, a promise by former President John Mahama to abolish the E-Levy if elected...

Haruna Iddrisu reacts to Supreme Court’s order for GRA to preserve e-levy records

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, one of the plaintiffs against the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) has described the Supreme...

Akufo-Addo ‘should sit up and speak up’ – Manasseh Azure urges as Ghana is ranked 60th on Press Freedom Index

A media campaigner for Press Freedom, Manasseh Azure Awuni has urged President Akufo-Addo to sit up and speak up against threats against media freedom.The...

Meet the E-Levy panel

On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Supreme Court sat to hear a case for an injunction on the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy...

E-Levy: Supreme Court dismisses application for interlocutory injunction

An interlocutory injunction application being sought by the Minority in parliament on the operationalisation of e-levy pending the determination of a substantive case before...

Supreme Court to hear Minority’s suit against E-levy implementation today

The Supreme Court will today, May 4, 2022 hear the application brought before it by three Minority MPs against the implementation of the Electronic...

NPP election: Kumawu on fire as delegates picket to stop any one from holding polls

Some delegates of the New Patriotic Party in the Kumawu Constituency have vowed to stop any party official from conducting constituency election.This is to...

We’ll retire Ato Forson in 2024 – NPP Chairman

Newly elected Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam constituency in the Central region, Mohammad Iddrisu Garafi has vowed...

E-Levy: Use your brains – John Kumah clashes with Sam George over tithe

As Ghanaians struggle to come to terms with the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), many have questioned whether there will ever be a consensus...

30-year-old elected NPP Chairman

Desmond Tombuor has made history by being the youngest person to head a political party at the constituency level in Ghana.The 30-year-old young man...

Full text: Ghana at a Crossroads – A presentation by John Mahama

Comrades, ladies, gentlemen, my brothers and sisters. Thank you for making time to join me, tonight, those here in person, and the millions from...

E-levy Act will be repealed if… Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that if voted into power in 2025, a new NDC government will repeal the E-Levy Act.According...

Eid-ul-Fitr: NPP calls for prayers for govt to overcome economic challenges

The New Patriotic Party has wished all Muslims an Eid Mubarak as they mark the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.The Party noted that although previous celebrations...

I will campaign against govt if … – Prince David Osei

Actor, Prince David Osei is threatening to make government unpopular following the implementation of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) that commenced today, May 1,2022.According...

May Day Celebration: Address challenges of Ghanaian workers – NDC to Akufo-Addo

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on President Akufo-Addo to address the pertinent challenges affecting workers in the country.According to the NDC,...

NPP election: Delegate dies after declaration of results

A delegate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has died following the declaration of results in the ongoing constituency elections in the Upper...

266 MPs participated in E-levy approval process – Attorney-General replies Haruna Iddrisu, 2 others

Attorney-General (AG) Godfred Yeboah Dame says 266 MPs participated in the processes leading up to the approval of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy).The A-G...

‘When you rush, you would crush – Sam George tells GRA over new approach to E-levy implementation

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram has advised the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to take into consideration the opinions of stakeholders over the implementation...

Mahama calls for probe into use of Covid-19 funds

Former President John Mahama has challenged government to initiate an independent forensic investigation into the use of what he estimates to be over $25...

Adwoa Safo to return to Parliament

The absentee Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo is likely to be seen in Parliament when Parliament resumes from recess.An aide to...