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Parliament approves 2024 DACF formula amidst concerns over fund distribution

Parliament approved the formula for the distribution of the 2024 District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). The report, which was presented to the House for...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Akufo-Addo’s letter to Parliament shameful – Sam George

Lead sponsor of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Sam Nartey George has taken on President Akufo-Addo over his failure to assent the Bill into Law. This...

Parliament corrects misrepresentations during SONA

Parliament has corrected misrepresentations published by some media houses during the recent State of the Nation Address delivered by His Excellency President Nana Addo...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: Mahama condemns Presidency’s letter to Parliament, describes it as unlawful

Flagbearer of the opposition NDC, John Dramani Mahama has condemned the letter from the Presidency directing Parliament not to transmit the Bill on Human...

I am the new IMF for Ghana – Nana Kwame Bediako

The Founder and Leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has stated that if elected as President, he would...

Akufo-Addo nominates Abronye, others to TOR board; Leon Kendon Appenteng as Chairman

President Akufo-Addo has nominated the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Company...

Agenda 111: Majority and Minority clash over Mahama’s comment

The Majority and Minority in Parliament on the Health Committee have been challenging themselves over who has performed better in that sector. The argument...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Akufo-Addo’s letter to Parliament a monumental threat to the House, democracy – Haruna Iddrisu

The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu has accused the Office of the President of hindering Parliament's work. This follows an official letter...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Throw it in the dustbin – Kofi Akpaloo tells Akufo-Addo [Video]

The Founder of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to sign the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill...

Mahama promises to enhance ‘Okada’ business with electric tricycles, maintains need for legalisation

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has revealed intentions to introduce electric motorbikes for commercial operations, popularly known as ‘okada’ when...

Mahama promises to build university in six new regions

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his promise to continue the Party's agenda of building a university in...

We won’t allow aliens to elect our MP for us anymore – Effutu NDC PC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) took over the principal street of Winneba in the Efutu Municipality to show their solidarity for the 24-hour economy...

Disruption in Internet services will not affect 2024 elections — EC

The process for declaration of both presidential and parliamentary elections results is done manually and, therefore, any disruption in internet services will not affect...

Pay ECG – Alhaji Sorogo tells gov’t

Former Member of Parliament for Madina, Alhaji Amadu Bukari Sorogo has tasked government and Finance Ministry to settle its debts owed the Electricity Company...

Four years not enough for Presidents – Kwame Sefa Kayi

Renowned media personality, Kwami Sefa Kayi has argued that the conventional four-year presidential term is insufficient for leaders to accomplish their objectives. According to him,...

Why Kwame Sefa Kayi doesn’t want to be an MP will shock you [Listen]

Renowned broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi has explained why he will never vie to be a Member of Parliament. He said becoming an MP comes with...

FULL VIDEO: Kwame Sefa Kayi addresses key national issues on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show

Renowned broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi was in the Asempa FM studio on Monday March 19,2024 Among other topics, the broadcaster discussed the economy, the current...

Ghana is not broke, we just have selfish leaders – Cheddar

Independent presidential aspirant, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has emphasised his quest to establish food processing plants in every region of Ghana to...

National Cathedral project wasn’t well thought through – Sefa Kayi admits [Listen]

Renowned broadcaster, Kwame Sefa Kayi is not happy about the handling of the National Cathedral project. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FMs Ekosii Sen...

Spousal property rights: Stakeholders hold engagement to push bill through Parliament

Sponsors of the Property Rights of Spouses Bill 2024 have called on all to support the bill as Parliament is yet to receive the...

NPP UK- bristol chapter eulogizes Dr. Bawumia for Ghana card at birth initiative

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) United Kindom (UK), Bristol Chapter has lauded Vice President, Dr. Bawumia and the government for the Ghana card number...

I’m well prepared to lead an effective and spirited campaign – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has asserted his readiness to lead a robust campaign in preparation for the...

You are too tolerant when it comes to corruption – Domelevo tells Akufo-Addo

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has shown excessive tolerance towards corruption in government. He listed various instances of...

Why I removed Ofori-Atta – Akufo-Addo explains

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has explained why he removed Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. According to him, after seven long years in office, the...

Mahama begins two-day tour of Oti region today

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, will embark on a two-day tour of the Oti Region commencing today,...

You are the anchor of NPP’s elections victory – Bawumia tells NPP PCs

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the leadership of the 2024 national campaign team have had very...

Mahama casts doubt on feasibility of govt’s agenda 111 project

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the feasibility of the government's ambitious Agenda 111 project. He expressed...

2024 elections: Roman Fathers and Sisters to serve as election monitors

The Very Reverend Paul Saa-Dade Ennin SMA, President of the Conference of Major Superiors Religious-Ghana (CMSR-GH), says the Conference will engage the Electoral Commission...

Freddie Blay defends GNPC allowance hikes, calls increases “reasonable”

The Chairman of the Board of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Freddie Blay, has clarified that the recent increases in allowances for GNPC...

Internet challenges: Ursula Owusu to appear before Parliament today

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, is scheduled to address Parliament today, Monday, March 18, 2024. This is in connection with the...

Bawumia has proven right with his digitization drive – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has underscored the importance of appreciating the digitalization agenda of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in the face of...

“Disregard smear campaign against GNPC boss – NPP youth group backs O-A Danquah

Heavy is, indeed, the head that wears the crown and recent publications alleging wrongdoing against Mr. Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah, CEO of the Ghana National...

NDC must stop politicising ECG issues, collaborate with government to solve it – Ahiagbah

The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has said the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) should refrain from politicising...

We will roll out a national fintech strategy to fight fraud – John Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has announced plans to establish a National Fintech Strategy should he be elected President. The strategy,...

Parliament hauls in Communications Minister over unresolved internet blackout

Parliament has directed the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful to brief the House on the internet disruption that hit the country from...

I’ll establish a $50m fund to strengthen Fintech industry – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to establish a $50 million fund to strengthen Ghana’s rapidly growing...

Keep Quiet – Nana Yaa Jantuah tells Abena Osei-Asare over dumsor comment [Listen]

Former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has chastised the Minister of state-designate for Finance, Abena Osei-Asare, for claiming...

Review conditions of service of MPs – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader of Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin is pushing for the Speaker to establish an adhoc committee to review the conditions of service for current...

Drones for election monitoring: Koku Anyidoho attacks NDC

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has attacked the party's leadership in the Greater Accra region for its...

GUM opens nominations for parliamentary primaries

The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has opened nominations for aspiring parliamentary candidates in constituencies across the country. The Party said both members of the party...