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Parliament to reconvene early November – Speaker

The Office of the Speaker of Parliament is working towards the recall of the House in early November.This follows the petition of the New...

Shatta Wale understands the job; he keeps the industry active – Kofi Akpaloo says [Video]

Kofi Akpaloo shared his thoughts on the Ghanaian music scene during an interview with Mike 2 on Adom FM’s Entertainment Hall show over the...

The whole concept of Agenda 111 lacks transparency – Prof. Beyuo

The NDC campaign spokesperson on Health Prof. Titus Beyuo has raised concerns about a “lack of transparency” surrounding the government's Agenda 11 management, funding,...

Hanna Bisiw breaks silence on Akua Donkor’s death; slams her for statements against NDC [Video]

The National Women's Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw, has commented on the recent death of Akua Donkor, leader...

We’re living in a country where Parliament isn’t sitting, what’s going on? – Chief Justice

Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has admonished the Speaker of Parliament's lawyer for what she sees as a delay of the court...

African asylum seekers afraid ahead of US election

For the growing number of African asylum seekers and economic migrants in the US, the upcoming presidential election could reshape their entire future.“We deserve...

Hanna Bisiw questions EC’s impartiality ahead of December polls [Video]

National Women's Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, has raised concerns about the Electoral Commission’s independence, questioning its impartiality...

Amenfi Central NDC protests disqualification of PC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Amenfi Central Constituency in the Western Region has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the Electoral Commission's (EC) disqualification of their...

NPP has failed Ghana economically – Dr. Spio-Garbrah

Former Minister and Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Business Development Committee, Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for...

If I die, my running mate will take over – Akua Donkor video surfaces

Hours after the demise of Akua Donkor, the presidential candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), videos of interviews she had conducted while alive...

Manhyia South NPP chairman warns of alleged NDC ‘plot’ ahead of December 7 election

Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori-Atta, the Manhyia South Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised concerns over what he claims is a...

2024 elections about economy, not your irrelevant 50 questions – Mahama slams Bawumia

Former President and NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has criticized Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, accusing him of dodging key...

2024 polls: Be professional – Bawumia tells Police Service

Vice President and Chairman of the Ghana Police Council, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghana Police Service to prioritize a peaceful, transparent,...

You’re the only one-term president in Ghana; you’ve got no level – Akufo-Addo to Mahama

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo took a swipe at former President John Dramani Mahama, highlighting that Mahama remains Ghana’s only one-term president.President Akufo-Addo during...

2024 polls: ISSER urges government not to overspend

The Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) has issued a cautionary call for fiscal restraint as the country heads into the 2024...

Children under 18 will receive GHC500 monthly if I become President – Akpaloo

The presidential candidate for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has announced ambitious initiatives to support Ghanaian citizens if elected on December...

2024 polls: I’ll pull a big surprise in December; NPP can’t match me – Alan

The Leader and Founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has voiced strong confidence in his chances for the December 7 elections, predicting...

Appiah-Kubi endorses U.S. visa restrictions on election disruptors

Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has backed the U.S.-imposed visa restrictions targeting individuals attempting to disrupt Ghana’s electoral process ahead of...

Bawumia has been faithful to me; I can’t say anything bad about him – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his unwavering support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that his vice president has been a loyal and capable partner...

Can transparency save the EC’s image? Prof. Agyeman-Duah on the way forward

With a mandate to ensure free and fair elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) faces the steep challenge of regaining public trust, and Prof. Baffour...

South Africa government split over Ukraine visa deal

A controversial agreement to grant Ukrainian diplomats visa-free access to South Africa has sparked outrage within political circles.South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber,...

‘Corruption goes beyond perception; things are getting out of hand’ – Domelevo on state failures

Former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo has raised pressing concerns over Ghana’s deepening corruption crisis.He stated that the issue is no longer a mere...

‘We need clarity, not intimidation’ – Domelevo tells EC

As Ghana approaches a crucial election season, former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo is urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to publicly outline the specific...

TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man

The surging global popularity of TikTok has seen the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, become China's richest person. According to a rich list produced by...

‘We’ve moved past taxation; it’s robbery now’ – Domelevo

In a fiery critique of Ghana’s fiscal policies, former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo has accused the government of abandoning ethical taxation in favour...

‘Man up and debate me, Mahama’ – Bawumia fires back with 50 questions

The flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has responded sharply to former President John Mahama’s latest questions about his record...

Charlotte Osei’s removal by Akufo-Addo chipped away trust in EC – Prof Agyeman-Duah

A former senior UN Governance Advisor, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has voiced his concerns about the impact of former Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Charlotte Osei’s...

NPP inducing rural voters’ with salt, maggi cubes and kerosene – Joyce Bawah claims

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the campaign spokesperson and special aide to NDC flagbearer John Mahama, has alleged that the NPP is attempting to influence rural...

‘Decline in public trust in EC Is worrying’ – Dr Pumpuni Asante calls for urgent reforms

The Director of Policy Engagements and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has expressed concerns over the declining public trust in Ghana’s Electoral...

What does Ghana’s Electoral laws say about a candidate’s death

When a presidential or parliamentary candidate dies after the close of nominations but before the election, Ghana’s electoral laws impose a duty on the...

UTAG’s anti-galamsey strike achieved nothing – Prof Boadi [Video]

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Isaac Boadi, has downplayed the effectiveness...

UTAG has no benefit for members – Prof Issac Boadi

The Dean of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Professor Isaac Boadi, has criticized the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)...

I can vouch for Bawumia’s qualities; he’s best to succeed me – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his confidence in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the best candidate to succeed him and lead Ghana forward.Speaking...

Parliament shouldn’t be taken for granted – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasised that the Legislature is a vital institution in governance.According to him, the House should not be...

Five unforgettable moments of Akua Donkor’s political life

The death of the flag bearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, has evoked some memorable moments of her life.Akua Donkor whose...

My women’s dev’t fund policy will empower women financially – Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged that his Women's Development Fund policy will enhance the financial standing of...

Don’t rush to abolish double-track system – Adutwum warns

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has issued a warning against the hasty abolition of the double-track system, emphasizing that an abrupt end could...

Akua Donkor: Ejuratia residents mourn as daughter calls for state burial

Inhabitants of Ejuratia in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, the birthplace of the late Akua Donkor, leader of the Ghana...

Mahama urges calm amidst renewed chieftaincy clashes in Bawku

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has urged calm and restraint among Bawku residents following the resurgence of chieftaincy clashes.The long-standing conflict...

Akua Donkor’s family reacts to her death

The bereaved family of the late Akua Donkor, founder and flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has expressed their shock following her passing...