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‘Tickle yourself and laugh’ – Joyce Bawah to NPP over claims of Bawumia’s victory in December polls

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, has responded sharply to claims...

Is ‘Azorka’ a crime? NDC chair reacts to the use of his name amid campaign launch [Listen]

The First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sofo Awudu Azorka, has defended the use of the name ‘Azorka’, stating that it...

Mahama lacks understanding of digitalization; don’t vote for him – Bawumia

Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has openly criticized John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, over...

2024 Polls: Don’t deploy military to polling stations – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the urgent need for justice and impartiality as Ghana approaches the December...

I’ll bring exchange rate below 5 cedis when elected – Alan assures Ghanaians

In a bold assurance to Ghanaians, Alan Kyerematen has pledged to stabilize the economy and reduce the exchange rate to below 5 cedis if...

We’ve created 2.6 million jobs, more than any previous gov’t – Bawumia

The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has highlighted the Akufo-Addo government’s achievements in job creation, claiming they have...

Martin Amidu questions CJ’s closure of Upper East courts amid Bawku crisis

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has openly criticized the Chief Justice’s administrative decision to close courts in Bawku and surrounding areas.He described the decision...

‘Learned servant’ Bawumia has earned the right to lead Ghana – Napo

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has remarked that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is more than prepared...

Abronye threatens doom for Bono NPP supporters planning to vote against party

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye, has issued a stark warning to those he perceives...

NDC demands release of ballot paper serial numbers ahead of elections

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a call to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, demanding the release of serial numbers for all...

Mahama vows to resist ballot stuffing, intimidation in December polls

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has voiced serious concerns about the credibility of Ghana’s electoral process ahead of the December...

Our priority is victory in December, not engaging with NDC’s insults; they’re sensing defeat – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has affirmed that his campaign will remain focused despite what he describes as...

Election 2024: Race heats up in Shai-Osudoku as 2 women contest for seat

The race gets heated as two women including the incumbent Member of Parliament, (MP) Mrs Linda Akweley Ocloo, get set to wrestle for the...

2024 Elections will be free, fair and peaceful; I will hand over to the peoples’ choice – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has assured the public that the upcoming general elections on December 7, 2024 will be free, fair, transparent, and peaceful, affirming his...

Vacant seats: Speaker has not done what would have led to greater peace – Kofi Bentil

Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says Speaker Alban Bagbin has not taken actions that would lead to greater peace.He...

Vacant seats: Supreme Court ruling an error – Amaliba

Director of Conflict Resolution for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has criticized the Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of Speaker of Parliament Alban...

Supreme Court under Akufo-Addo is acting supranational – Tony Aidoo

Former Ghana Ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has expressed concern over the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court in cases involving...

It’s a lie, we are not printing excess ballots beyond agreed numbers – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to discount any suggestion that it is clandestinely printing ballot papers in excess of agreed numbers.According...

Let us vote for visionary Bawumia – Queenmother of Bechem

The Paramount Queenmother of Bechem Traditional Area in the Ahafo Region, Nana Adwoapo Dwamena Serwaa II, has appealed to her community and Ghanaians at...

40th Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled for November 8, 2024

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that this year's National Farmers' Day will be held on November 8, 2024, in Accra.The date...

Ghana Maritime Authority denounces allegations of license sabotage as ‘false and mischievous’

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has issued a strong statement rejecting accusations of corruption and sabotage made by anonymous sources against its officials.Labelling the...

ADB temporarily closes Bawku branch amid rising security concerns

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has announced the temporary closure of its branch in Bawku, citing escalating security concerns in the area.In a...

The GMX App is almost dead on arrival – Kobby Spiky

The government, under the leadership of the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, inaugurated a new music streaming...

Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power

Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the diamond-rich southern African nation. The...

Finance Ministry directs $30m payment to Sunon Asogli amid fears of power crisis

JoyNews is learning, that the Ministry of Finance has directed the Controller and Accountant General to disburse $30 million to Independent Power Producer, Sunon...

We’ve settled on Akua Donkor’s replacement – GFP

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has selected a new presidential candidate for the upcoming December 7 elections, following the recent passing of their founder...

NDC challenges NPP’s ambitious vote target in Volta Region

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has issued a stern response to recent statements by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National...

Speaker summons Parliament to reconvene on November 7

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for Parliament to reconvene on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM.This session will be held...

2024 polls: We will protect our stronghold – Volta NDC

The Volta Regional Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kafui Sorkpa Agbleze, has reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining its stronghold in the...

I’m not on a media tour to seek sympathy votes – Jomoro MP

The Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has clarified that her media engagements are not aimed at...

My appointees will declare their assets within 30 days – Mahama

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and good governance.He promised that all...

Afriyie Akoto joins Bawumia to campaign in Ashanti Region

Former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, is set to join New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on his...

Manhyia South NPP Chairman unveils NDC’s alleged ‘evil plot’ for 2024 elections

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Manhyia South Constituency, Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, has raised concerns over alleged plans...

Mahama vows to probe sale of state lands

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has reiterated his dedication to addressing the controversial sale of government lands.During his...

Concerned Assembly Members protest alleged diversion of items by MCE

The Concerned Assembly Members of the Agona West Municipality have protested against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Evans Coleman, over the alleged diversion of...

Ghana’s streamlined regulations on local content achieving results — Minister

Mr. Herbert Krapa, Minister of State at the Energy Ministry, says Ghana’s streamlined regulations on local content in the energy sector has achieved the...

Martin Amidu: Speaker must obey and enforce decisions and orders of Supreme Court now

The Speaker of Parliament is enjoined under the 1992 Constitution to obey and enforce the decisions and orders of the Supreme Court following the...

Fathia Aziz breaks ground for Savelugu NHIS office

Hajia Fathia Abdul Aziz, a staffer at the Office of the President, has cut sod for the construction of an ultramodern National Health Insurance...

Court adjourns case of Bishop Salifu Amoako and wife to Nov. 13

An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned to November 13, the case involving Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako and his wife, who are facing charges for...

Speaker cannot hold Ghana to ransom, says Martin Amidu

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which...