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2024 election: Independent candidate poised to win Amasaman seat

An independent candidate, Samuel Kwame Denoo has emerged in the Amasaman constituency, poised to win the seat in the December 7 election. Samuel Denoo, who...

Fact Check: NDC Manifesto: Mahama’s claims on budget deficit, COCOBOD false

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) unveiled its manifesto on Saturday, August 24, 2024, presenting a detailed strategy aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s economy, reducing economic...

Fact Check: NDC Manifesto: Claim food inflation currently stands at 50% false

Claim: The Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has claimed that Ghana’s food inflation currently stands at 50%.  Verdict: False. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service...

Kozie boosts Adentan security with donation of motorbikes to Police

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Asaa Manu (Kozie), has taken a significant step towards enhancing security in...

Over 100 NDC branch executives defect to NPP in Krachi East [Photos]

In a significant political shift, over 100 branch executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Krachi East constituency of the Oti Region...

Court orders re-run of Walewale NPP election 

The Tamale High Court has ordered a re-run of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Walewale constituency in the North East...

Fact Check: Misleading! Ghana’s industrial sub-sector did not collapse in 2016

Claim: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 flagbearer of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), says industrial growth in the country had collapsed due to erratic power...

Napo visits Busia’s grave [Video]

Running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has visited the grave of late Prime Minister, Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia. The...

PNC reschedules presidential primary

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has announced a change in the date for its presidential primary to September 7, 2024. The primary, which will also...

Nana Bediako announces plan to ‘sell’ Ghanaian citizenship to raise $50 billion investment

Nana Kwame Bediako, who has expressed interest in becoming President of Ghana says he will convince the diaspora, especially people of African descent and...

I’ll make Western region the Texas of Africa – Cheddar

The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako has emphasised his commitment to making the Western Region "The Texas of Africa.” Cheddar as he...

Cheddar promises to establish National Sovereign Wealth Fund

The leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, has pledged to set up a National Sovereign Wealth Fund if he wins the...

We’ll develop over 8,000km railway network – Cheddar

Founder of the political movement, the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has promised to revamp the country's railway system if...

Mahama takes campaign tour to Bono East 

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama will today, September 2, 2024, begin his four-day campaign tour in the Bono East...

No industrialisation, no 24-hour economy – Cheddar

Leader of the political movement, The New Force, has put forward alternatives to achieving a 24-hour economic policy. Nana Kwame Bediako argued that, industrialisation is...

I’ll create 8 million jobs in 10 years – Cheddar

The Leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, plans to create 8 million jobs over the next 10...

Suhum NPP MP goes Independent

The incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for the Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region, Oboafo Kwadwo Asante, has announced his decision to contest the...

A flagbearer will be shot – Popular prophet predicts doom for Dec 7 elections

Leader Of Creator's House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, has made a chilling prophecy regarding the upcoming December 7 elections in Ghana. During a recent...

I’ll introduce Apostolic governance, consisting of 12 ministries – Cheddar

The founder of political movement, The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has made a strong case for a radical shift in governance during the...

Sharing false information can compromise Ghana’s peace – NCCE

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has cautioned the public, especially political activists to desist from sharing false information in the run-up to...

2024 polls: Alan promises government salary scheme for Arabic teachers

Founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen has vowed to implement comprehensive measures to enhance the lives of all Zongo community...

Power belongs to the people: Speaker Bagbin reminds naysayers

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reminded persons threatening not to hand over power in the December elections that they have...

Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam NDC accuses EC of padding register with over 3,000 voters

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency of the Central Region has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of allegedly collaborating with the...

We’ll empower you with valuable skills, not promotion of 24-hour nightclubs – Napo

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has taken a swipe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its 24-hour economy policy. The Vice Presidential candidate of...

NAPO’s wife kickstarts campaign in Odododiodoo

The wife of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), Alma Naa Jama Opoku Prempeh, has launched her political...

You don’t call the vice president a liar when you’ve no basis – Miracles Aboagye to Sammy Gyamfi

The Director of Communications and Spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential campaign, Denis Miracle Aboagye has criticised the National Communications Officer of the opposition...

Sammy Gyamfi slams Miracle Aboagye for accusing NDC of copying NPP ideas

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has vehemently denied allegations that the NDC copied policy ideas from the...

Govt not using military to intimidate voters – Former Deputy Agric Minister

The former Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Sugri Bamagne, has refuted claims that the government's deployment of military forces to northern Ghana...

Bawumia’s defeat will be Ghana’s defeat, give him your vote – Chief appeals to Ghanaians

Chief of Akroso in the Asene Akroso Manso Constituency of the Eastern Region, Nana Kwabena Ofori II, has prayed for the victory of NPP...

Election 2024: Ghana Professional Tailors and Dressmakers Association backs Bawumia

The Ghana Professional Tailors and Dressmakers Association has officially announced its support for the Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr...

Where’s the NDC resetting us to? – Miracles Aboayge quizzes

The Director of Communications and Spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential campaign, Denis Miracle Aboagye, has expressed scepticism about the National Democratic Congress's (NDC)...

The only thing thriving under NPP now is corruption and nepotism – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has launched a scathing attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government,...

Kodua Frimpong and Gideon Boako woo settlers, Fulani communities in Tano North

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has intensified its campaign in the Tano North Constituency, focusing on winning the hearts of the settler and Fulani...

Ignore fake letter circulating on social media – Kwabena Duffuor

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has called the public to disregard a fake letter circulating on social media, which he says is intended...

We can gain from brain drain – Tsatsu Tsikata

Renowned lawyer and scholar, Tsatsu Tsikata believes the exodus of Ghanaians to seek greener pastures (brain drain) is not all gloom but has great...

Strategic budget allocation for security in the 2024 elections

As Ghana approaches the 2024 elections, it is imperative that the government, through the Finance Ministry, transparently discloses any budget allocations specifically designated for...

You didn’t act well – Nana Akomea tells Ablakwa over his clash with Oppong Nkrumah

Former Minister for Information, Nana Akomea, has slammed Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Assurance Committee, for what he termed an unwarranted...

I only touted Bawumia’s credentials, I didn’t call Mahama a drunkard – Atta Akyea

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has clarified that his comments were solely focused on the credentials of Vice President...

Corruption in Ghana is a leadership crisis, not a cultural issue – Daniel Domelevo

Former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo has opined that corruption in Ghana has nothing to do with the culture of the country. According to him, corruption...

Dr Bawumia supports tax waivers on medical equipment, materials meant for church projects

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has supported the call for tax exemption for medical equipment and materials imported by churches and faith-based organizations (FBOs) for...