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Inusah Fuseini warns politicians against undermining judicial authority

Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has cautioned politicians across Ghana to respect the authority of the courts and refrain from actions that undermine...

Bobby Banson advises Akwatia MP to appear in court voluntarily

Private legal practitioner Bobby Banson has urged Ernest Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, to voluntarily present himself before the court to avoid...

Gregory Afoko suffered swollen arm for years in custody – Lawyer

Gregory Afoko’s lawyer, Nana Yaw Osei, has disclosed the difficult conditions his client endured in custody, including a swollen arm that went untreated for...

Abronye DC summoned by NIB over GH₵500m ‘hoarding’ allegation against Mahama

The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has invited the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC,...

I’m not for mass sacking, but I appreciate the logic behind it – Theo Acheampong advocates audit

Economist and political risk analyst Dr. Theo Acheampong has called for a more nuanced and targeted approach in addressing the dismissal of public sector...

Mass dismissals: Bawumia was Veep for 8 years, why didn’t he employ them? – Sam Pee Yalley quizzes

The President of the Professionals Forum of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sam Pee Yalley, has criticized former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over...

Post-Dec. 7 employees went through due process – NPP’s Amoakwa-Boadu

A member of the NPP’s Legal Directorate, Kingsley Amoakwa-Boadu, has refuted claims that individuals employed after the December 7 elections were illegally recruited. The legal...

Gov’t’s sacking of post-Dec. 7 employees justifiable – Rodaline Ayarna

Public interest advocate Rodaline Imoru Ayarna has defended the government’s decision to terminate the employment of individuals hired after the December 7 elections. According to...

Assemblyman alleges kidnap, torture on orders of NDC Bono East Regional Chairman

A 37-year-old assemblyman for Kwabia in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region, Alfred Agandaa, also known as Tutu, has lodged a...

Gyakye Quayson calls for speedy passage of dual citizenship amendment bill

Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has urged Parliament to speed up the process of amending Ghana’s constitution to allow dual...

Western North Minister calls for peace and unity to boost development

The Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, has called for peace and unity to drive development in the region. The Western North Region, since...

Minority rejects 10% public sector wage increase

The Minority in Parliament has criticized the 10% salary increase for public sector workers, arguing that it is insufficient given the rising cost of...

Majority blocks Akwatia MP from making statement in Parliament

The Majority in Parliament on Friday blocked Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, from making a statement in the chamber. The resistance followed the Koforidua High...

Minority demands Sam George’s summoning over radio station shutdowns

The Minority in Parliament is calling for the summoning of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, to explain the...

Economic challenges weakened my government’s popularity – Akufo-Addo

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged that economic difficulties and frequent public protests during his tenure played a significant role in his...

Stephen Amoah rejects Mahama’s ‘criminal mishandling’ claim on economy

Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has dismissed President John Dramani Mahama’s assertion that the Akufo-Addo administration “criminally mishandled” Ghana’s economy. Responding to...

It’s too early to judge Mahama’s performance – Stephen Amoah

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has called for restraint in making early judgments about President John Dramani...

We’ll overturn High Court ruling against Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi – John Darko

Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, John Darko, has expressed confidence that the High Court’s ruling against Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi will be overturned. The...

I never believed Mahama would be President again – Annoh-Dompreh

Nsawam-Adoagyiri Member of Parliament(MP) Frank Annoh-Dompreh has said President John Mahama's victory in the 2024 election was a huge surprise as he never thought...

President Mahama’s first Cabinet meeting [Photos]

President John Dramani Mahama held his first cabinet meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025, with 19 ministers. Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye...

We’re fixing the economic mess created by NPP – Omane Boamah

The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured Ghanaians that the government is taking urgent steps to repair the economic damage caused...

Energy Minister must be truthful to Ghanaians – Gideon Boako [Audio]

Tano North Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Gideon Boako has refuted claims by the Energy Minister, John Jinapor, regarding a proposed 58% electricity tariff...

Mahama releases list of Cabinet Ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the formation of his cabinet, comprising 19 ministers tasked with helping him serve his four-year mandate. The appointments are...

Ahiagbah condemns revocation of public sector appointments

The Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has strongly criticized the government's decision to revoke public sector appointments made...

I am all for it if… – Gideon Boako on reintroduction of road tolls [Listen]

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has declared support for the government's decision to reintroduce road tolls, emphasizing the importance of...

E-levy was needless – Gideon Boako [Audio]

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has revealed that he initially opposed the implementation of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), describing...

Mahama to deliver first State of the Nation Address soon – Ofosu Kwakye

Minister of State in charge of government communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will soon deliver his first State...

Mpraeso MP calls for end to politically motivated dismissals

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for an end to politically motivated dismissals, emphasizing that job security should be...

Akwatia MP contempt case: Minority files appeal against conviction

The Minority in Parliament has filed an appeal against the Koforidua High Court’s ruling that found Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi guilty of contempt...

Ghana is now a crime scene; how could you be so reckless? – Mahama slams NPP over economy

President John Mahama has criticized his predecessor, Nana Akufo-Addo, over the management of Ghana's economy, describing it as criminal. Mahama acknowledged that he was aware...

Western North Minister pledges to complete abandoned projects

The newly sworn-in Western North Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, has pledged to prioritize the completion of abandoned government projects in the region. His assurance...

Flaunting luxury contributed to NPP’s 2024 defeat – Kofi Ofosu Nkansah [Listen]

Former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 electoral defeat partly...

Vetting Chaos: Special Committee to submit report to Speaker today

The Special Committee investigating the disturbances at the Appointments Committee is set to submit its report today, February 20, after receiving a one-week extension. Initially...

Galamsey: Active involvement of politicians hindering fight – Murtala

Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has revealed that some politicians are actively involved in illegal mining (galamsey), making efforts to...

We’ll ensure Akwatia MP complies with Court ruling – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed the caucus's commitment to ensuring that Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi adheres to legal requirements following his conviction...

Current security climate in Ghana resembles a military takeover – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has warned that the country’s current security climate more closely resembles a military takeover than a peaceful democratic...

Be a President for all and reverse the unfair dismissals – Bawumia to Mahama

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged President John Dramani Mahama to uphold his promise of being a president for all by reversing...

Create new jobs rather than dismissing innocent workers – Bawumia to Mahama

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised President John Mahama over the mass dismissal of public servants hired by the previous administration. In a...

Ghanaians will see NPP’s work when the dust settles – Ahiagbah

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is confident that Ghanaians will fully appreciate the party's efforts and achievements when the...

‘No running away’ – Akufo-Addo urges ex-appointees to face accountability

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any...