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You’ve abolished only 2 taxes, not 6 – Oppong Nkrumah to gov’t [Watch]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has criticized the government for providing no significant tax reliefs to Ghanaians in its 2025...

Prove where you’ve cut costs in your budget – Oppong Nkrumah challenges govt [Watch]

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has slammed the Mahama government for failing to cut...

What type of bank will you establish with GH₵51 million? – Oppong Nkrumah asks gov’t [Video]

Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the Mahama-led government over the budgetary allocation for the Women's Development Bank. Finance Minister Dr....

Gov’t to scrap double-track system, expand Free SHS to private schools

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced major reforms to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, including the scrapping of the...

Mahama seeks international partnership to complete Agenda 111 hospitals

President John Dramani Mahama is calling on the international community to partner with his government in completing the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects. He disclosed...

I felt assaulted – Nhyiaeso MP defends causing arrest of activist Ralph

Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has justified his decision to cause the arrest of activist Ralph following a confrontation at the forecourt...

Economic growth alone is not development – Haruna Iddrisu

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated that economic growth alone is not a sufficient measure of development, stressing that true progress must reflect...

Convert teacher allowances into loans – Franklin Cudjoe tells gov’t [Audio]

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed concerns over the government’s decision to allocate funds for teacher trainee allowances in the 2025 budget. He...

2025 Budget Presentation: You’ve made me proud – John Jinapor to Ato Forson

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has commended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for his presentation of the 2025...

Betting tax was never implemented under NPP – Former Finance Minister

Former Finance Minister Amin Adam has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration implemented the 10% tax on sports betting winnings. His response...

We’ve witnessed an ‘Azaa’ budget; it offers no hope – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the 2025 Budget, describing it as an "Azaa budget," meaning a deceptive budget. According to him, the budget...

Exclusive PHOTOS from the 2025 Budget Presentation

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. This marks the first...

2025 Budget: Almost every promise is being fulfilled – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has commended the 2025 Budget, describing it as a testament to the Mahama-led government’s commitment to delivering on its pledges. Speaking...

We are not in a shouting battle – Speaker tells Afenyo-Markin [Watch]

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reprimanded Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during a parliamentary session, stressing that discussions in the House should not be...

Destiny has guided my path – Ato Forson reflects on his journey to Finance Minister

during the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson took a moment to reflect on his journey...

2025 Budget: DDEP defers major debt repayments to 2027, 2028 – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) was strategically structured to push major debt repayments to...

2025 Budget: Mahama has chosen the path to reform the economy – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has affirmed that President John Dramani Mahama is committed to a path of reform and transformation to revitalize...

24-hour economy policy to be presented to Parliament – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will soon present its proposed 24-hour economy policy to Parliament. Speaking on Tuesday, March...

I thought you would come back sober and refined, but… – Gyampo slams Miracles Aboagye

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has criticized New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye...

Ekumfi MP vows to transform education in his constituency

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ekumfi Constituency, Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, has unveiled plans to transform education and stimulate socioeconomic development in Ekumfi. Speaking...

Galamsey: Why are you arresting young men? where are the kingpins? – Miracles Aboagye to Mahama

The former Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to take decisive action to...

2025 budget: I expect the removal of all promised taxes – Miracles Aboagye [Watch]

Dennis Miracle Aboagye, former Communications Director of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's campaign for the 2024 elections, has vowed that the opposition will relentlessly ensure that...

NDC Sowutuom Branch Organiser granted GH¢100,000 bail pending appeal

A Sowutuom Branch Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mohammed Ibrahim, who was jailed for four years for threatening to kill citizens during...

2024 Election: I regret stopping NPP supporters from… – Miracles Aboagye [Audio]

The Communications Director of the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has expressed regret for preventing New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters from invading collation...

Sam George deserves to be lashed – Miracles Aboagye [Audio]

New Patriotic Party (NPP) member Miracles Dennis Aboagye has criticized the government for taking credit for the data reduction during the 68th Independence Day...

Prof. Gyampo actively lobbied for his appointment – Miracles Aboagye alleges [Video]

The Director of Communication for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Miracles Aboagye, says he is not surprised by the appointment of Professor Ransford Gyampo...

I am sorry – Miracles Aboagye apologizes for NPP’s election loss [Listen]

The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has personally apologized to every member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

I have no interest in any executive position in NPP – Miracles Aboagye [Watch]

The Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has clarified that he has no interest in any executive position...

Adomako Baafi was unhappy with my appointment as Communication Director – Miracles Aboagye

The Communication Director of the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has revealed that New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Yaw Adomako Baafi was unhappy...

Mahama vows to relay Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s concerns to ECOWAS amid strained ties

President John Mahama says he has gained new perspectives on the concerns raised by three countries regarding their withdrawal from the Economic Community of...

The pain is deep, but… – Miracles Aboagye on NPP’s defeat [Listen]

The Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has expressed deep concern over the emotional toll the election defeat...

Constitutional Review Committee updates list for zonal engagements, adds Sunyani

The Constitutional Review Committee has revised its schedule for the National Validation Zonal Engagements, adding Sunyani as a venue following public recommendations. The updated schedule...

Introduce fair taxes that won’t burden Ghanaians – Janet Nabla to government

The Chairperson of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Asana Nabla, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to introduce fair taxes that...

GHS140m needed to run Bokoro Agenda 111 hospital – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government needs approximately GHS140 million to make the Bokoro Agenda 111 Hospital in...

Mahama launches African Political Parties Initiative

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, March 7, 2025, launched the Africa Political Parties Initiative in Accra. The event, held at the Accra International Conference...

Akufo-Addo calls for end to attacks on JB Danquah’s legacy

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to refrain from making derogatory remarks and distorting historical facts about the late Dr. Joseph...

MP petitions Parliament over concerns about Mahama’s security

Member of Parliament for Techiman South and former Minister for Local Government, Martin Adjei Mensah-Korsah, has announced plans to petition Parliament over what he...

Minority Caucus appoints John Darko as legal counsel

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has appointed Mr John Darko, NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, as their Legal...

Oppong Nkrumah shares interesting childhood details, secret behind his English name, Vincent [Watch]

Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP), Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has shared the story behind his English name, “Vincent,” while reflecting on his childhood experiences. According to...

Parliament announces leaders of key committees

Parliament has announced the leadership of several key parliamentary committees with members appointed to oversee critical sectors of governance, including Finance, Health, Defence, Education,...