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Koforidua thrilled as Ghana marks 67 years of independence

With only hours to the climax of Ghana's 67th Independence Day Anniversary, the festive atmosphere in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, has spurred excitement...

Anti-LGBTQ+Bill: Akufo-Addo playing tricks on us – MP

A co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, believes President Akufo-Addo is toying with constitutional requirements as far as the power vested in him...

Akufo-Addo approved E-levy amidst a lawsuit, why not anti-LGBTQI+ Bill? – Sam George quizzes

Lead sponsor of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, Sam George, is not convinced that President Akufo-Addo is genuinely not assenting to the controversial bill because of...

Joy Prime apologises to Freddie Blay

https://youtu.be/ldEwua2WSGY Joy Prime has extended a heartfelt apology to Freddie Blay, the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for a misunderstanding arising...

Akufo-Addo does not want to assent to anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has said President Akufo-Addo's announcement that he's is awaiting the verdict of...

Refusing to sign anti-gay bill means signing your death warrant – Lawyer tells Akufo-Addo

Private legal practitioner, Twum Barima, has expressed dismay at President Akufo-Addo's comments regarding the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Despite the Bill's passage, the President reassured the international...

Moment KT Hammond presided as Speaker of Parliament [Watch]

Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond has been nominated to preside over as the Speaker due to the absence of the...

I leave it to your fate – Franklin Cudjoe tells Akufo-Addo on signing anti-Gay bill [listen]

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has stated that if the President believes that people should be jailed for their sexuality, then...

Survival first – Franklin Cudjoe supports Finance Ministry’s rejection of Anti-Gay bill [Listen]

The President of the IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has backed the Finance Ministry's call on President Akufo-Addo not to sign the anti-LGBTQ Bill in...

Positive public opinion, sentiments a tie between NPP and NDC – IMANI Africa report

A report by IMANI Africa has revealed a tie in positive sentiments towards the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) on...

I didn’t intend to win Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election through violence – Lydia Alhassan

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has spoken about...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: The Christian community will advise itself if Akufo-Addo fails to sign – Charles Owusu [video]

Independent parliamentary aspirant for Nkoranza North, Charles Owusu has said President Akufo-Addo will not sign the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. In his view, if Akufo-Addo fails to...

NDC running mate: We are ready for John and Jane – NDC MP

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has expressed confidence in his party's readiness for Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: We won’t fight you – Dafeamekpor on Akufo-Addo’s response [Listen]

Co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor is not pleased with President Akufo-Addo’s reaction to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill...

NDC NEC endorses Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate...

Ghana’s economy won’t crumble if US businesses withdraw over Anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George

Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel George Nartey is confident that Ghana's economy will withstand any potential fallout from American businesses withdrawing from the country...

Vetting of newly nominated ministers starts today

Parliament's Appointments Committee will today, Tuesday, March 5, start the vetting process for the newly nominated ministers and deputy ministers. The vetting process will extend...

Anti-LGBT+ Bill: Don’t sign it – Amoako Baah tells Akufo-Addo

Former head of the Political Science Department at KNUST, Dr. Amoako Baah, has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to sign the...

I’ve rescinded my decision to leave NPP – Obiri Boahen beats retreat

The former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has rescinded his earlier decision to leave the party. He...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: We’ll advise ourselves on December 7 if… – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed it will not hesitate to advise congregations on how to cast their votes on December...

GUM to pick running mate from Western Region

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, has announced that he will choose his running mate from the...

Akufo-Addo ruining Bawumia’s political fortunes – COMOG [Video]

https://youtu.be/pREGNrBoAg8 The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), has said Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should be worried about President Akufo-Addo's posture on the  anti-LGBTQ+...

I have not betrayed the mandate of Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has touted his government's achievements, stating in all good conscience, he has not betrayed the mandate the good people of Ghana...

Alan Kyerematen performs butterfly dance [Video]

Founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen is on a campaign tour ahead of the December general elections. The independent presidential candidate...

I’m ready for political appointment – Rex Omar

Ghanaian musician and politician, Rex Omar, has expressed his willingness to accede to a political position if he is given the opportunity. He made this...

Ghana’s presidency tenure should be made six years – Rex Omar

Ghanaian musician and politician, Rex Omar, says Ghana’s governance will be better if the term for the presidency is reviewed.  He told Kwame Dadzie on Joy...

UK unite for DMB ahead of 2024 elections

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, UK for DMB, in collaboration with the NPP UK Branch, celebrated a significant milestone with a Unity Get-Together and...

Breaking the 8 is a shared responsibility – John Boadu

The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged party members to work hard to win and retain power in the...

Election 2024: EC to conduct voters’ registration exercise from May 7 to 27

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a new voters' registration drive for the upcoming December elections, running from May 7 to May 27, according...

I bet Bawumia will choose Opoku Prempeh as his running mate – Ben Ephson

Pollster, Ben Ephson has predicted that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will choose Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the...

IMANI PULSE Report: NPP continues to bear brunt of growing negative mentions

IMANI Africa’s latest edition of social media analysis spanning from February 11th to February 26th, 2024, has revealed intriguing insights into public sentiment towards...

Don’t assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Finance Ministry tells Akufo-Addo

The Ministry of Finance has urged President Akufo-Addo not to sign the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. In a press release issued on Monday,...

Opoku Prempeh is Bawumia’s top choice for running mate position – Dr Asah-Asante

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has proposed that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the...

Mahama chairs launch of Obasanjo’s new book on leadership

Former President John Mahama is in Abeokuta, Nigeria at the invitation of former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo to chair the launch and presentation of...

Election 2024: EC releases calendar

The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major...

EC to hold IPAC meeting on Thursday

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting for Thursday, March 7. This is to address critical issues concerning the upcoming...

I was shocked – Former Oti Regional Minister speaks after reshuffle

Former Oti Regional Minister, Joshua Makubu says he was a bit surprised about his removal from office. He indicated no concerns were raised about him...

Innocent Tettey confirmed as South Tongu DCE after initial rejection

In a significant development for the South Tongu District Assembly in the Volta Region, members have confirmed Innocent Tettey as the District Chief Executive...

We are in a leadership crisis – Political Science lecturer

A Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has blamed Ghana’s underdevelopment on the poor quality of leadership structures...

Education is essential for human resource development – Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama says education is crucial to the country’s development since the sector attracts a greater chunk of budgetary allocations by...