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Mahama reminds appointees to comply with assets declaration law

President John Mahama has reminded his appointees—Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and Deputy CEOs—of their obligation to comply with the Assets Declaration...

Finance Minister presents 8 bills to Parliament to abolish E-levy, betting tax and others

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, March 13, presented eight bills to Parliament aimed at abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic...

Full text: Minority speaks on 2025 budget

The Minority in Parliament has formally reacted to the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson...

Electricity tariffs to be adjusted every three months – Oppong Nkrumah

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that electricity tariffs in Ghana will now be reviewed every three...

Mahama shouldn’t fire Dampare – Mussa Dankwa

Renowned pollster and lead researcher at Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwa, has cautioned President John Mahama against dismissing the current Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr....

EC sets May 13 for Nkoranza North and South District Level Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that district-level elections for Nkoranza North and South will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following the...

Controversy over Joselyn Dumas’ appointment settled

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed reports suggesting that actress Joselyn Dumas has been appointed in...

Jean Mensa proposes adoption of “simplified” e-voting system to reduce rejected ballots

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has proposed the adoption of a “simplified” e-voting system to address the persistent issue of invalid...

Mahama sets record straight on number of political appointees at Jubilee House

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to running a lean government, disclosing that only 30 political appointees currently serve at the Jubilee...

Destiny has brought me this far – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reflected on his unexpected rise to his current position, attributing his political journey to destiny and perseverance. He...

Mahama is running a bloated gov’t expenditure than Akufo-Addo – Dr. Gideon Boako

Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and MP for Tano North, has accused President John Dramani Mahama’s administration of overspending...

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...