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Full text: 39-page ruling that dismissed applications by Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, presiding over the ambulance trial, ruled that the application filed by former Deputy Finance Minister...

Bawumia’s running mate will be announced by end of June – Nana Akomea

The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has revealed that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia...

Ambulance trial: Stop right there – Kpebu tells Dame after ‘rejecting’ judge’s recusal advice [Listen]

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has called on Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, to stop claiming that he will continue leading...

A bag of cement is now GH¢108! – Franklin Cudjoe says government economically clueless

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed concern over the rising cost of building materials. In a post dated June 6 on his X...

Voter Transfer: NDC/NPP smoke peace pipe after arrest of five in Kintampo

Despite the clear guidelines governing the vote transfer exercise at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling...

Bawumia gaining momentum ahead of December polls – Gabby

A prominent figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has revealed the growing momentum of the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,...

Suspect who allegedly stabbed Hawa Koomson’s son remanded

An Accra High Court on Thursday 6th June 2024 remanded into Police custody suspect Usman Haruna who is alleged to have stabbed Ato Koomson,...

Five hospitalised in Zabzugu following violent clash over vote transfer disagreement [Video]

Five people have been hospitalised in Zabzugu in the Northern Region following a violent clash over a disagreement regarding a voter transfer. The chaos erupted...

NDC suspends 4 executives in Amenfi Central constituency

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended four executives in the Amenfi Central constituency over allegations of anti-party behavior pending investigations. The decision was made...

Ato Forson’s Lawyers likely to appeal ruling on mistrial application – Amaliba

The legal team representing Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, in the ongoing ambulance case is likely to appeal the judge’s ruling on...

Government to include PTA in food disbursement in SHS – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described as a brilliant idea to involve the Parent and Teachers...

Alan Kyeremanten shakes Koforidua

Koforidua was abuzz with hope and excitement as Alan Kyerematen toured the city as part of his national campaign. Alan Kyerematen, leader and founder of...

Ambulance case: You can’t take falsehood into the courtroom – Nana B to Ato Forson

The National Organiser of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticised the Minority Leader and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson for...

AG snubs judge’s advice, vows to prosecute ambulance case himself

The Attorney General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame says he will not recuse himself from the ongoing ambulance procurement case in which the Minority Leader,...

Sefwi Akontombra youth call for arrest of NDC PC for allegedly vandalising EC office

Some youth of Sefwi Akontombra constituency are calling for the arrest of the parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Pius Kwame Nkuah. In...

Historically party agents don’t monitor vote transfer exercise – Mac Manu

A former Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu has said per practice, party agents have never been present at...

You missed it on the GRA/SML deal – Afenyo-Markin tells Minority

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the Minority in Parliament has missed the point when it comes to the Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) and...

Franklin Cudjoe reacts to Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe’s new position

The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticized the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC), Jean Mensa, for reassigning...

I have championed 33 policies as Vice President, show us yours – Bawumia dares Mahama

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has touted some of the innovative policies he initiated and implemented over the past...

Bawumia is a strong candidate with vision – Mac Manu

A former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, says the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is a very...

Okada riders are Ghanaians – NDC hits back at NPP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disputed claims by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) that 60 to 70 percent of commercial motorbike riders,...

Ambulance case: Court dismisses Ato Forson’s application for mistrial

An Accra High Court has dismissed Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s application for a mistrial in the ongoing Ambulance case. It follows numerous applications...

National Cathedral: Tell us how you’ll retrieve our money – Ablakwa to Bawumia

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, believes that Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, should focus on recovering funds paid for...

3.7% electorates ready to sell their votes – Survey

A survey conducted by Research, Innovation, and Development has revealed that approximately 3.7% of Ghanaian voters are willing to sell their votes to the...

NDC is Ghana’s best bet in 2024 polls – Phillis Okunor

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Awutu Senya East, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, has declared that her party is Ghana’s best option...

Bawumia proposes PTA involvement in Free SHS feeding programme

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has proposed involving parents through Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) in the school feeding...

Presidential candidates must be asked how they’ll fund longlist of promises – Economist

Economist and Political Risk Analyst, Dr Theo Acheampong, has stated that political parties campaigning ahead of the 2024 general elections should be forthcoming about...

Ghana not a sole proprietorship – Dafeamekpor hits back at Majority

Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticised the Majority in Parliament for conducting government business without approval. According to him, Ghana...

Voter transfer: Two injured as NPP, NDC clash in Yendi

Two people including the manager for local-based Sakara Radio have reportedly sustained injuries in Yendi after chaos broke out at a voting transfer centre...

Bawumia leads John Mahama in latest 2024 election survey

Latest survey has placed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), ahead of former President John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress...

Don’t hold yourself out as NDC Amenfi Central PC – Keche’s wife told

The High Court in Sekondi of the Western region has injuncted Joana Cudjoe Gyan from holding herself out as Parliamentary candidate for the National...

NPP Deputy General Secretary suspended

The Deputy Bono Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Isaac Kwame Benkae has been suspended with immediate effect. The Regional Executive Committee took...

EC’s posture doesn’t allow anyone to sleep – Tanko-Computer

The Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer has criticised the Electoral Commission (EC), stating that...

I will codify the lines of succession to avoid chieftaincy disputes if elected – Bawumia

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed concern over the growing trend of individuals without royal lineage purchasing their way into traditional leadership positions. According...

NUGS send improtant message to EC over voter transfer centres

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to establish voter transfer centers on various university campuses. This request aims...

Bawumia promises open university for job creation

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has promised that his government will establish what will be known as an open...

Bawumia can amend Constitution, but at a cost – Prof. Ayesu

Political Analyst, Prof. Ebenezer Ayesu has stated that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has the power to amend the Constitution to prioritize economic development...

We will pay living allowance to Paramount chiefs, queen mothers – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says his government will pay living allowance to chiefs and queen mothers...

CDD fellow reveals NDC’s issue with EC

A political scientist and fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), John Osae-Kwapong, has said the National Democratic Congress' disagreements with the...

EC is acting in bad faith – Tanko-Computer

The Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of acting...