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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,...

Garu MP calls for stronger protection for Special Prosecutor

Garu MP and former Medical Director at Ridge Hospital, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has called for enhanced security measures for the Special Prosecutor and his...

Parliament reconstitutes key committees following leadership changes

Parliament has restructured the Appointments Committee, Business Committee, and the Committee of Selection, along with other parliamentary committees, to reflect recent leadership changes and...

It’s a bit early for anyone to pass judgment on Mahama – Oppong Nkrumah

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called on Ghanaians to remain patient with President John Mahama’s economic management, stating that it is too...

Franklin Cudjoe defends National Economic Dialogue as key to economic recovery

President of Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has defended the National Economic Dialogue, stressing its role in tackling Ghana’s economic challenges and shaping sustainable growth...

Garu MP calls for lifetime accountability for politically exposed persons

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Garu, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has called for long-term accountability for politically exposed persons, asserting that political exposure should...

Agalga, Ntim Fordjour lead Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee

James Agalga and John Ntim Fordjour have been appointed as Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior. Their...

Kofi Bentil commends Mahama for reversing state land sales, calls for transparency

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has praised President John Mahama for reversing the sale of state lands that were disposed of under...

Be guided, galamsey contributed to NPP’s defeat – Joe Jackson warns Mahama

Joe Jackson, CEO of Dalex Finance, has called on the John Mahama administration to step up efforts against illegal small-scale mining, widely known as...

Adongo appointed Finance Committee Chair as Parliament reeshuffles leadership

Parliament has announced a re-composition of its committees, with Isaac Adongo appointed as the new Chairperson of the Finance Committee. This key position oversees the...

Minority appoints John Darko as Legal Counsel

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has appointed the Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, as its Legal Counsel. In a letter signed by Minority...

Arthur Kennedy urges Mahama to take decisive action on accountability

Physician and political activist Dr. Arthur Kennedy has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take firm action on accountability, warning that failure to...

Walewale MP criticizes National Economic Dialogue for Lack of fresh ideas

NPP Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has criticized the just-ended National Economic Dialogue, arguing that the discussions failed to introduce...

Kofi Bentil calls for action-oriented approach to National Economic Dialogue

IMANI Africa’s Vice President, Kofi Bentil, has called for a more structured and results-driven approach to the National Economic Dialogue. He expressed concerns that the...

Amin Adam, Gideon Boako lead Minority bench on Finance

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam and Dr. Gideon Boako have been appointed to lead the Minority bench on finance, a move expected to strengthen the...

Minority criticizes Majority over poor attendance in Parliament

The Minority caucus in Parliament has criticized the Majority caucus for failing to attend Friday’s parliamentary proceedings in significant numbers. Their concerns stem from the...

Parliament approves first set of Deputy Ministers and Minister of State

Parliament has approved the first batch of deputy ministers and a minister of state. This follows their vetting last week, with a recommendation for their...

First Deputy Speaker blocks probe into mass dismissal of public servants

A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has...

Group petitions Parliament over MP’s “JB Danquah was a traitor” comment

A group has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, demanding an apology from the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister of Science and...

MP pledges to drive development in Sekyere Afram Plains

The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Afram Plains, Nasira Afrah Gyekye, has reaffirmed her commitment to fostering socio-economic growth in the district. Speaking at the...

I’ll turn down an appointment from NDC but… – Mzbel

Ghanaian singer Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has expressed disappointment over not being approached with any appointment offer despite her contributions...

We’ll ensure all unfairly dismissed teachers are reinstated – Ntim Fordjour

The Member of Parliament for Assin South and former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has assured that all teachers who were...

Asenso-Boakye criticizes Mahama’s stance on road infrastructure debt in Parliamentary Debate

In a recent parliamentary session, Francis Asenso-Boakye, Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister of Roads and Highways, criticized former President John Dramani...

“Programme baako, definitions brebree” – Oppong Nkrumah mocks 24-hour economy

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the government over what he describes as its failure to clearly define and explain key economic...

Mahama has done very well in his honeymoon period – Prof Adei

Renowned economist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his performance...

Bawumia urges Ghanaians to uphold peace and unity on Independence Day

As Ghana marks its 68th Independence Day today, March 6, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on citizens to embrace peace, unity,...

Independence Anniversary must be a day of reflection on Ghana’s journey – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized that Ghana’s Independence Day should be a time for deep reflection on the nation’s progress. speaking at the 68th...

Telcos to roll out 6GB Independence Day bundle for GHS10 – Sam George

The Minister for Communications, Sam George, has announced a special Independence Day data bundle introduced under the directive of President John Mahama in collaboration...

Mahama calls for lasting peace in Bawku and across Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has called for an end to the conflict in Bawku and other areas experiencing unrest, urging Ghanaians to embrace lasting...

Mahama stresses action over policies for Ghana’s progress

President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that well-crafted policies alone will not transform Ghana unless backed by decisive action. Speaking at the 68th Independence Day...