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Election 2024: Jefferson Sackey vows to open doors for youth in Ablekuma Central

An aspiring parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ablekuma Central, Jefferson Kwamena Sackey, has expressed his commitment to empowering the youth,...

Prof. Kpessa-Whyte rallies support for Mahama and Linda Ocloo in Doryumu

Renowned academic and politician, Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, on Friday held a rally at Doryumu in the Shai-Osudoku constituency to rally support for National Democratic...

Vacant Seat Saga: There’s no winner – Martin Kpebu on Supreme Court ruling

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has raised concerns about the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the controversial declaration of vacant parliamentary seats by the...

2024 Polls: Reject Mahama; NPP has outperformed him – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has questioned John Dramani Mahama's decision to contest the 2024 presidential election. During a...

Mahama promises to establish public universities in six new regions

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to establish public universities in Ghana's newly created regions if his...

No more buffer stock supplies – Mahama defends free SHS overhaul

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has defended his proposal to end the supply of food items to Senior...

Supreme Court assuming ‘vacant seats’ case was a sensible move – Kofi Bentil

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says the Majority Leader's decision to petition the Supreme Court instead of the High Court regarding the...

Akufo-Addo’s level of poor governance is at a dazzling height – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticized President Akufo-Addo's record in government, describing it as unparalleled in its shortcomings. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning...

Fix minimum price for raw cashew nuts before Dec. 7 – Farmers to gov’t

Some cashew farmers in Wenchi, a town in the Bono Region, have appealed to President Nana Akufo-Addo to direct the Tree Crop Development Authority...

The Big Debate: Retain me; my record has been impressive – Achiase MP to constituents

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Achiase, Kofi Ahenkorah-Marfo, has called on Ghanaians to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on December...

Professional Women for Mahama aim to empower Zongo communities in 2024 polls​

The President of Professional Women for JM (PW4JM), Ofeibea Ramatu, has reaffirmed her commitment to educating and encouraging Zongo communities to exercise their voting...

Adaklu has seen massive education infrastructure development under my watch – Agbodza

The Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Kwame Agbodza, has indicated that there has been significant infrastructure development in the education sector in his jurisdiction...

2024 Polls: Fact-checking is crucial – GJA President

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, emphasized that fact-checking is an indispensable aspect of the 2024 general elections. Speaking during a...

The Big Debate: Achiase people are tired and ready for change – NDC PC

The Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Achiase Constituency, Samuel Owusu Brako, has stated that the people of Achiase...

Ghana lacks efficient anti-corruption laws – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has expressed concerns about Ghana's current legal framework, describing it as inadequate for effectively tackling corruption. Director of...

Lordina Mahama pays courtesy visit to Manhyia Palace

Former First Lady, Lordina Mahama has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III at...

The Big Debate: Achiase DCE shares progress on development projects

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akyem Achiase, Richmond Agyabeng Amponsah, has shared progress on various developmental projects undertaken by the government in the...

2024 Election: Who will be your president? Part II

Alice, my dear wife, had been imprisoned while we were in Senegal. She was accused of trafficking 2.2 kilograms of cocaine under very bizarre...

Tribute by CPP flagbearer: Akua Donkor, a champion for the marginalised

With a heavy heart, I join the nation in mourning the passing of Madam Akua Donkor, a woman dedicated to advocating for Ghana’s marginalized. As...

Mahama calls on Ghanaians not to vote ‘Skirt and Blouse’

The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged voters to avoid a 'skirt and blouse' voting pattern in...

NDC mining committee urges miners to support efforts to unseat NPP

Dr. Tony Aubynn, a former Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, is calling on small-scale mining leaders in Obuasi to support the National...

We are one of the top electoral bodies in Africa – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has praised its operations while dismissing claims of public mistrust ahead of the December 7 election. The latest Afrobarometer survey by...

Ghana ranked among the best in Africa for quality of elections – EC touts

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has categorically dismissed allegations that public confidence in its operations is waning ahead of the December 7 general...

It is the way to go – Kufuor hails Bawumia’s railway development plan

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has hailed plans by the Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to pursue a...

I have observed his good and unifying conduct – Prez Kufuor on Bawumia

Former President Kufuor has commended Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for exhibiting good conduct and unifying traits over...

Bawumia’s understanding of technology and global trends is what we need as a country – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has rallied support for Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for demonstrating his understanding...

I don’t know anything about J.B. Danquah Adu’s death – Daniel Aseidu

Daniel Aseidu, the man accused of killing J.B. Danquah Adu, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, has denied ever entering the lawmaker’s house to...

Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect

Donald Trump has moved speedily since winning the US presidential election to set the foundations of his second term in the White House. He has...

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, a choice...

Election 2024: Amma Frimpomaa urges first time voters to appreciate Bawumia with their votes

Lawyer Amma Frimpomaa, a senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged first time voters to show appreciation to the Vice President...

Gold Fields may sell smaller mines in Ghana after Osisko acquisition

Gold Fields may look for buyers for its smaller mines in Ghana and Peru to focus on bigger operations and is hoping to make...

One student per tablet policy: More tablets for Ashanti Region Schools

Two additional senior high schools (SHS) in the Ashanti Region have received computer tablets and accessories. This is part of the government’s One Student One...

Investors don’t find Ghana’s oil field or upstream sector attractive anymore – Nana Amoasi VII

The Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has raised concerns over the declining interest of international investors in...

There is no order against The Speaker – Thaddeus Sory

Private legal practitioner, Mr. Thaddeus Sory, has reacted to the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its handling of the ‘Vacant Seats’ case initiated...

Pay attention to teachers if you want to win power – Bawumia told

A coalition of teachers with the rank of Deputy Director has alleged that promotions within the Ghana Education Service (GES) are based on political favouritism. According...

Honouring Jerry John Rawlings: A legacy of ethical leadership, development, and environmental stewardship

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s former president and one of its most transformative...

2024 Election: Your actions constitute gross illegality – Court to Appea-Danquah

The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application for an interlocutory injunction from disqualified Independent candidate, Samuel Appea-Danquah, who was seeking his inclusion...

Bawumia will be the next President of Ghana – Prophet William Braham

Prophet William Braham of the Realm of Light Ministries has confidently declared that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be the next President of Ghana. Dr....

MPs can only vacate seats by changing political affiliation – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has outlined its reasons for upholding a suit filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. It clarified that an MP can only vacate...

NPP, NDC MPs clash over Bawumia’s 2,000 megawatt solar plan

Former Chair of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, clashed with National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP Edward Bawa over the governing New...