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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...

Vacant seats: Supreme Court adjourns case [Video]

The Supreme Court has adjourned to November 11 the case regarding the suit to prevent the ousting of four legislators who went independent in...

Dome-Kwabenya constituents don’t have short memories – NPP PC

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Dome Kwabenya, Mike Ocquaye Jnr, has said that his party is poised to retain the seat in the...

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...

2024 election: I smile when polls predict my defeat – Mike Ocquaye [Video]

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Dome Kwabenya, Mike Ocquaye Jnr, has said he is not moved by polls, predicting his defeat in...

Vacant seat: Supreme Court rejects Speaker’s application to set aside earlier ruling

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who sought to overturn the Court’s ruling that suspended his declaration...

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,...

Ghana’s IMF reliance stems from lack of fiscal discipline – Dr. Spio-Garbrah

Former Minister and Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Business Development Committee, Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah, has attributed Ghana's repeated reliance on International Monetary...

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...

Bawumia is honest and hardworking; vote for him – Akufo-Addo to Ghanaians

President Nana Akufo-Addo is urging Ghanaians to vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to continue the government’s development...

Vacant seats: Speaker wants judge to recuse himself

Lawyers for Speaker Alban Bagbin have called on one of the judges hearing the case regarding the four vacant parliamentary seats, Justice Ernest Yao...

2024 Polls: Traditional Council distances itself from Cynthia Morrison’s independent candidacy

The Traditional Council of Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region has distanced itself from the decision of Agona West MP Cynthia Morrison to contest...

Akufo-Addo, Bawumia have spent 8 years blaming me for their incompetence – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has accused the Akufo-Addo-led government of blaming him and COVID-19 for their poor performance. The former President...

2024 Election: Vote wisely – Weta paramount chief urges residents

The Paramount Chief of Weta Traditional Area and President of the Weta Traditional Council in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, Torgbui...

Treat Bawumia’s Volta Regional tour as null and void – NDC Chairman

The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has called on residents to disregard the just-ended tour of the New...

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...

NDC unveils ‘empty promises’ of Bawumia’s Volta Region tour

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region, Mawutor Agbavitor, has criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New...

We can’t achieve much with a 24-hour economy — ISSER

The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof. Peter Quartey, has called for the integration of the proposed 24-hour...

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...

Ghana Freedom Party opens book of condolence for Akua Donkor

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) will open a book of condolence for its late presidential candidate, Akua Donkor, at the Accra International Conference Centre...

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...

EC suspends printing of ballot papers over Akua Donkor’s death

The Electoral Commission (EC) has suspended the printing of ballot papers for the 2024 presidential election following the death of Akua Donkor, the candidate...

Alan to host Accra edition of ‘Afrafranto Mega Victory Walk’

Following the Afrafranto Mega Victory Walk in the Ashanti Region, Alan Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, is set to bring...

Bawumia shakes Accra markets as traders hail Free SHS

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, continued his campaign tour of Accra, with a special focus on the...

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...