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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...

Former NPP MP narrates how a ‘villager’ rejected his money for votes

Former Ayensuano MP, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has shared a surprising experience from the December 2024 elections when a voter outrightly rejected an offer meant to...

Politicisation of Council of State elections worrying – Benjamin Quashie

The South African Council of Elders Chair for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has shared his perspectives on the recent...

I’ll sue if my name or property is included in ORAL findings – Afenyo-Markin

Minority leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has threatened legal action against individuals involved in the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative if his name or property...

NDC Chairman denies alleged involvement in ‘galamsey’

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Evalue-Gwira-Ajomoro constituency, Emmanuel Ennor Kofi, has denied alleged involvement in illegal mining activities, describing...

I will leave gov’t if… – Kwakye Ofosu says after GJA blames Mahama for assault on journalists

Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the government is responsible...

Minority demands increase in cocoa producer price

The Minority NPP Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to increase the producer price of cocoa, citing promises made before and after...

Kwakye Ofosu challenges Dr. Amin Adam over DDEP payments

The Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims by former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam that the payment...

High Court issues bench warrant for disputed Akwatia MP

A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat...

We are not going to endorse any appointment by the President in Amansie South – Assembly members threaten

Assembly members in the twenty-six electoral areas of the Amansie South District in the Ashanti region have threatened to boycott the confirmation of the...

Jerry Ahmed expresses pain over vetting chaos, denies wrongdoing

Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe and a member of the ministerial vetting committee, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has expressed deep frustration over the chaos that...

NPRA sacks NPP Central Regional Secretary

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has dismissed Richard Takyi-Mensah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Central Regional Secretary, from his position at the Authority. Mr...

Convicted Akwatia MP walks out of Parliament [Video]

Embattled Akwatia Member of Parliament (MP), Ernest Yaw Kumi, walked out of the parliamentary chamber on Wednesday while proceedings were still ongoing. This followed the...

Nzema Youth demands inclusion of Western Region in Energy Ministry appointments

The Nzema Youth Alliance (NYA), a group representing indigenes of Nzema land in Ghana and the diaspora, has raised concerns over what it describes...

March 31 deadline for asset declaration too long – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticized the March 31 deadline set by President John Mahama for government appointees to declare their assets, arguing...

We need qualified people, not those who haven’t been to Primary school – Afenyo-Markin on MMDCE appointments

Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Afenyo-Markin, has emphasized the need for competent individuals to be appointed as Metropolitan, Municipal,...

Some have worked since October, why sack them? – Afenyo-Markin questions government

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the government over a directive ordering the termination of all public sector appointments made after December...

It’s misleading; I’ll take them on – Nana B slams The Fourth Estate over NSA scandal 

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has slammed The Fourth Estate, an investigative...

Former Chief Justice, several judges failed to declare assets – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has criticized the widespread non-compliance with asset declaration laws among public officials, singling out members of the judiciary for...

‘Public officials have proven to be stealing public funds’ – Domelevo

Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has once again spoken about corruption among public officials, stressing that the issue goes beyond suspicion to well-documented...

Nana B sues govt over mass termination of appointments

National Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Boakye popularly known as Nana B, has taken legal action against the government over...

We’re not brothers; don’t make that mistake – Egbert Faibille fires Mustapha Gbande [Audio]

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Egbert Faibille Jr., has rebuked the Deputy Director of Operations at the presidency, Mustapha...

OSP removes Ofori-Atta from wanted list

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially removed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from its wanted persons list following confirmation from his...

Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana in May for OSP inquiry – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical...

Egyapa Mercer embarks on ‘Thank-You’ tour in Sekondi, urges support for current MP

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has embarked on a thank-you tour to express his gratitude to his constituents following...

Ewurabena Aubynn condemns NPP for destruction of campaign billboards in Ablekuma North

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ablekuma North Constituency, Ewurabena Aubynn, has condemned the destruction of her campaign billboards and accused...

NPP, NDC ‘Thank You’ billboards at Dansoman Junction vandalised

Billboards erected by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates for the Ablekuma North Constituency have been destroyed by...

Mahama declares assets, sets March 31 deadline for public officials

President John Dramani Mahama has publicly declared his assets in line with Article 286 of Ghana's Constitution, submitting his completed forms to the Auditor-General. He...

This is laughable – Nana B on OSP’s wanted notice for Ken Ofori-Atta

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over its decision to declare former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta...

DDEP: NPP did not default; We ensured smooth payments before leaving office – Dr. Amin Adam

Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has credited the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for ensuring timely coupon payments under the Domestic Debt Exchange...

Former NDC Ashanti Regional Chairman wins Council of State Election

Former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, has emerged victorious in the Ashanti Regional Council of State election,...

Gov’t must improve communication to maintain public trust – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has emphasized the critical role of communication in politics, urging the government to actively engage the...