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We want immediate prosecution of persons arrested for engaging in galamsey – UTAG

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called on government to immediately prosecute individuals arrested for engaging in illegal mining (galamsey) activities.In a...

Prof. Gyampo criticises vacating of MP seats due to cross-carpeting

Prof. Ransford Gyampo, a senior lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, has raised concerns about the interpretation and enforcement...

Speaker’s declaration of 4 seats vacant can’t be challenged in court – MPs told

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has said that the decision by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to declare...

I was once a farm worker, a taxi driver and a cleaner – Bawumia

The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has recounted the hard times he went through in the past during...

Speaker Bagbin setting Parliament on fire – Afenyo-Markin says

Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asserted that Speaker Alban Bagbin is setting the House on fire.This follows Speaker Alban Bagbin's declaration...

Ghanaians react to Speaker’s declaration of 4 seats vacant

Ghanaians have flooded social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with reactions to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's declaration of four seats...

This is a sign of victory – Mahama on Speaker’s declaration of 4 seats vacant

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, John Mahama is excited over the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats vacant.The former...

Meet the 4 MPs whose seats have been declared vacant

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's declaration of four seats vacant has attracted criticisms from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislators.Effutu MP and now...

This should have happened from day one – Ato Forson on NDC becoming Majority in Parliament

Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed satisfaction with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) becoming the Majority caucus.As Dr Ato...

NDC becomes majority caucus in Parliament

The eighth Parliament has witnessed a historic change in the shift of power as the National Democratic Congress (NDC), formerly the minority caucus, has...

Speaker conspired with NDC – Afenyo-Markin on vacant seats 

Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Speaker Alban Bagbin of conspiring with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmakers to declare the...

NPP MPs to boycott Parliament after Speaker declares 4 seats vacant

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) has announced plans to boycott proceedings in the coming days.Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin announced this...

NPP MPs stage walk out after Speaker Bagbin declares 4 seats vacant

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MP) on Thursday staged a walkout after Speaker Alban Bagbin declared four seats vacant.The walkout was...

Anyone can report an MP who crosses carpet or opts to run as independent – Prof Abotsi

The Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Professor Kofi Abotsi, says anyone can report a Member of Parliament who...

Full text: NDC speaks on EC’s disqualification of Amenfi Central parliamentary candidate

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, party faithfuls, and the good people of Ghana, we appreciate your swift response to this urgent call, and...

Speaker Bagbin declares 4 parliamentary seats vacant

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant.Three of the affected seats belong to the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Lordina Mahama boosts Hohoe NDC PC’s campaign

Former First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama has visited the Hohoe constituency to engage in some activities and boost the campaign of the National Democratic...

Whoever wins Accra is likely to win 2024 elections – Global InfoAnalytics

The Executive Director and Head of Global Research at Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has emphasised that any political party that secures majority votes in...

NDC seeks injunction to halt EC from printing Amenfi Central ballots

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an injunction application seeking to prevent the Electoral Commission (EC) from printing parliamentary ballot papers and notice...

It’s your responsibility to deal with galamsey now, not mine – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo

The 2024 Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has told President Nana Akufo-Addo that it is his responsibility to...

Free SHS: When you stop sleeping; you’ll hear my position clearly – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, John Mahama has taken a swipe at President Nana Akufo-Addo over his stance on the free Senior...

Allow Speaker make a decision; don’t involve Supreme Court – Jinapor to Afenyo Markin

The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has called on the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to allow Speaker Alban Bagbin to deliver a...

I won’t elevate you to my level: Mahama declares as he affirms decision not to debate Bawumia

Former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has firmly dismissed the idea of engaging in a debate with Vice...

Ohene Frimpong receives special honour from late Kwadwo Baah Wiredu’s family

The independent parliamentary candidate for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, has revealed that the family of the late Kwadwo Baah Wiredu, a revered...

I understand hardship because I have experienced it – Bawumia

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said his empathy for the less privileged comes from his personal...

Andy Appiah-Kubi accused of allowing galamsey in his hometown

Independent Parliamentary candidate for the Asante Akyem North constituency, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, has accused the current Member of Parliament, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, of allowing...

Napo revisits Comprehensive Sexuality Education saga; insists NDC introduced it [Video]

Former Education Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has denied any role in the introduction of the Comprehensive Sexually Education (CSE) programme.The Vice Presidential candidate...

Agenda 111: Akufo-Addo to commission 10 hospitals by end of year

The Minister for Information, Fatima Abubakar, has announced that President Akufo-Addo is set to commission at least 10 hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative...

Why Afenyo-Markin rushed to Supreme Court – John Jinapor reveals

The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor, says the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s hasty decision to seek an injunction from the Supreme Court...

EC’s disqualification of Joana Cudjoe mischievous and disingenuous – NDC

The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edudzie Tamekloe, has criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) for disqualifying the party's parliamentary...

Akufo-Addo’s ‘misguided’ attacks on Mahama won’t make Bawumia President – Joyce Bawah

Spokesperson for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has responded to President Akufo-Addo's recent remarks about the...

Bagbin to rule on petition seeking removal of four MPs over Independent candidacy

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is expected to rule today, Thursday, October 17, on a petition calling for the removal of four sitting MPs...

NDC disowns comedian DKB’s 24-hour Economy advert

The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from a campaign advert created by comedian DKB, explaining the party’s 24-hour economy policy ahead...

Madina independent candidate remanded over impersonation

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Madina constituency is rising with tension following the arrest and remand of Awal Mohammed, an independent parliamentary candidate, on...

Mahama begins phase 4 tour of Greater Accra today

Former President John Mahama will officially launch the fourth phase of his campaign in the Greater Accra Region today October16, 2024.He will engage various...

You can’t hold NDC to ransom – Gbande to Kwakye-Ackah

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has accused Amenfi Central MP Peter Kwakye-Ackah of holding the party hostage...

Omane Boamah warns IPPs against waiting for Mahama to demand debt payments

The Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has urged Independent Power Producers (IPPs) not to...

Bawumia announces launch of local streaming platform to revolutionize royalties for creatives

Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that Ghana will launch its first local music streaming platform in November.Addressing stakeholders in...

We’re taking necessary measures to ensure our systems are protected – Electoral Commission

The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Bossman Asare, has affirmed that the Commission is well-prepared to address potential cyber threats to...

Alan Kyerematen reveals how he will tackle Galamsey as Ghana’s president

Flagbearer of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has vowed to impose a one-year ban on small-scale mining if elected president.He believes this bold...