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Why political parties “refuse” to address galamsey – Prof. Karikari

Professor Kwame Karikari has stated that, political parties in Ghana are reluctant to prioritize the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, due to...

NDC lauds Speaker Bagbin, its MPs

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commended the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for his effective leadership during Tuesday, October 22 proceedings.The NDC has...

UK switches visa application supplier in Ghana

From October 22, 2024, the UK’s third-party visa application centre supplier in Ghana has switched to the outsourcing company, VFS Global from the previous TLScontact, Visa.The...

Finance Ministry ranked as most fiscally reckless public institution in Ghana

The Finance Ministry has yet again been identified as the most fiscally reckless public institution in Ghana, covering the period from 2021 to 2023.This...

Bawumia will provide free duty on vehicles for nurses – Napo

Nurses in the country will import cars with engines less than 1.8 capacity for free if Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Vacant seats controversy: NPP MPs commended for ‘maturity’ amid NDC ‘provocation’

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commended its Members of Parliament (MPs), led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for demonstrating what they see...

NDC speaks on alleged strategy document to win 2024 election

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the party...

NDC campaign committee on mining confident policies will transform small-scale mining

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) campaign committee on mining is confident the party's outlined policies have the potential to transform small-scale mining in the...

NDC MPs to challenge NPP’s motion to recall Parliament in court

Legislators from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are set to challenge a motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to recall Parliament.This follows the...

Parliamentary conflicts should be resolved politically, not in court – Dr Srem-Sai

A senior lecturer in Constitutional Law at the University of Ghana School of Law, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has expressed his reservations about the increasing...

3 NDC MPs introduce Private Members Bill to repeal L.I. granting mining in forest reserves

Three National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) have initiated a Private Members’ Bill aimed at repealing Section 3(2) of the Environmental Protection...

Parliamentary seat saga: NPP alleges disruptive scheme by NDC to win election 2024

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is alleging that the recent standoff over the Parliamentary seats forms part of a broader strategy by the National...

Alan Kyerematen backs calls for forensic audit of voters register

Flagbearer of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has backed calls for a forensic audit of the voters’ register, stressing that the credibility of...

Parliament: NPP commends Majority for upholding rule of law

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has praised the Majority Caucus of Parliament for standing firm in defence of the rule of law during a...

Galamsey fight: Kofi Koranteng wants jail time for Akufo-Addo, ministers

Independent presidential candidate, Kofi Koranteng has demanded that President Akufo-Addo and his ministers face jail time for their “gross incompetence” in handling illegal mining...

Full text: NPP alleges disruptive and unprogressive strategy by NDC to capture power by all means 

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the ongoing parliamentary impasse.The NPP has alleged it is part of...

Court orders must be obeyed until set aside – Justice Atuguba

Former Supreme Court judge, Justice William Atuguba has waded into the debate surrounding the controversy in Parliament over the four vacant seats.This follows Parliament’s...

NPP caucus petitions Speaker to recall Parliament

The New Patriotic Party(NPP) caucus has petitioned Speaker Alban Bagbin to recall Parliament.The Speaker on Tuesday, October 22 indefinitely adjourned parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday,...

Indefinite shut down of Parliament could badly hurt economy- Finance Committee Chair

The Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Patrick Boamah is warning that the indefinite shutdown of Parliament could badly hurt Ghana’s economy.Mr. Boamah, who is...

Supreme Court ruled on unapproved parliamentary proceedings – Murtala Mohammed

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament has criticised the Supreme Court for what they perceive as a failure to properly assess the...

2024 election: Suhum NPP MP clarifies withdrawal as independent candidate

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Suhum constituency, Oboafo Kwadwo Asante has dismissed claims of rescinding his decision to contest as an...

Speaker Bagbin has become a danger to our democracy – Kabila

Social commentator and activist, James Kwabena Bonfeh, popularly known as Kabila, has expressed concern over the actions of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, stating...

Bagbin’s declaration of 4 seats vacant amounted to Parliamentary coup d’état – Allotey Jacobs

Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs, has described Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin's declaration of four parliamentary seats...

NPP gov’t has exceeded records in infrastructure development – Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has maintained that the Nana Akufo-Addo-led government has surpassed previous records in the country’s infrastructure development.Bawumia, also the flagbearer...

NDC, NPP prioritise political gains over national interests – Prof. Prempeh

Executive Director of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana, Professor Henry K. Prempeh, has criticized the two major political forces, the New Patriotic...

Parliamentary seat saga: Tony Aidoo criticises Afenyo-Markin’s attitude

The former Head of the Policy Evaluation and Oversight Unit at the presidency, Dr Tony Aidoo, has called for a shift in the mindset...

Future intention by MPs should not deny them their seats-AG files responds to Supreme Court case

The Attorney General, Godfred Dame has submitted his statement as the second defendant in the Supreme Court case brought by Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.The...

2024 polls: Vote against perceived corrupt candidates – Domelevo

Former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo has urged Ghanaians to take a decisive stand against the growing tide of corruption by voting out corrupt leaders...

I’m disappointed in 8th Parliament; we’ve achieved very little – Joe Wise

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has expressed his profound disappointment with the performance and conduct of the 8th Parliament of Ghana.In an...

Parliament: Blame NPP MPs for delays in conduct of govt business – Mahama Ayariga

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament is to blame for the delays...

NPP’s Free SHS policy has revolutionised education in Ghana – Akatsi Chiefs

The chiefs and people of Akatsi North, in the Volta Region, have commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the significant impact of the...

Answer to Parliament’s impasse lies at the Supreme Court – Dr Asah-Asante

A Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana (UG), Dr Kwame Asah-Asante has said the only way to resolve the current impasse...

Your personal ego is stalling parliamentary business – Ayariga tells Afenyo-Markin [Listen]

Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has said that the ongoing disagreements between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party...

2024 polls: I’ll lock down Ghana’s economy for one year if I’m elected – Hassan Ayariga

The Presidential candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has outlined ambitious plans to address deep concerns about Ghana's heavy reliance on...

2024 polls: I aim to make life easier for Ghanaians – Bawumia

The Vice President and Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has indicated that if he is elected President in...

It’s false; I am still running as an independent candidate – Cynthia Morrison [Listen]

The incumbent Member of Parliament for Agona West, Cynthia Morrison, has refuted media reports claiming she has withdrawn her decision to run as an...

Gabby Otchere-Darko reacts to tussle in Parliament

A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko has reacted to the power struggle in Parliament.He urged Members of Parliament...

Bawumia vows to address youth unemployment through digital economy initiatives

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has once again pledged to address Ghana's pressing youth unemployment issue.Speaking at a rally in...

NPP Minority staged a walkout, let the records reflect so – Francis-Xavier Sosu

The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu on Tuesday drew the Speaker of Parliament's attention to what he described as a needed a...

NDC MPs ready to return if Speaker issues recall – Mahama Ayariga

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has assured that National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are fully prepared to return to...