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My early concession in 2024 polls was for Ghana’s democracy and peace – Bawumia

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained that his early concession in the 2024 presidential election was made in the supreme...

I’ve never been promised an appointment – NDC’s James Annan on Effutu protest [Listen]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Effutu in both the 2020 and 2024 elections, James Kofi Annan, has distanced himself from a...

Fatima Abubakar opens up on life in opposition [Listen]

Former Information Minister, Fatima Abubakar, has said she still has a lot to hold on to despite being in opposition. According to her, she has...

Armah-Kofi Buah, 3 other ministerial nominees to face Appointments Committee today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, today, January 27, 2025. The Ellembelle...

Bawumia speaks on democracy, pathway to governance, and political integrity in Nigeria today

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to deliver an address on democracy, governance, and political integrity in Nigeria. The event, which...

South Dayi MCE aspirant pledges to foster development and unity

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) aspirant for South Dayi, Mr. Kwame Courage Kokroko, has assured residents of his commitment to working collaboratively with local...

NDC Volta Regional chairman urges members to manage expectations of government

The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has urged party members and executives to be measured in their expectations...

We were misled on Akufo-Addo statue unveiling – Lower Dixcove chief reveals

The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims made by former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, suggesting...

Council of State must be abolished – Barker-Vormawor

Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has reiterated his calls for significant constitutional reforms in Ghana, including the abolition of the Council of State and...

Be patient – Frank Afriyie to Volta youth

The Member of Parliament for Afadjato South, Frank Afriyie, has called on the youth of the Volta region to remain patient and calm following...

Volta Region a victim of unfulfilled promises – Mahama

President John Mahama has vowed to end the Volta Region's cycle of neglect under his administration. He said this during his Thank-You tour in Ho. Addressing...

Shai-Osudoku NDC hails Prof. Kpessa-Whyte’s appointment to SIGA

The NDC in Shai-Osudoku has congratulated Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte on his appointment as the Acting Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA)...

Mahama to join other African Leaders for high-Level AU Institutional Reforms Retreat in Nairobi

President John Mahama has departed Ghana for Kenya, where he will join other African leaders to participate in a High-Level Retreat on African Union...

Nana Addo was just nonchalant – Franklin Cudjoe on failed galamsey fight

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticized former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his inadequate response to illegal mining, describing his efforts...

Parliament to vet final batch of Ministerial nominees from January 28

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will begin vetting the final batch of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. This session will focus on individuals...

Mobilising people to vandalise property over lack of appointments disappointing – Barker-Vormawor

Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has expressed concern over what he describes as the persistent practice of mobilizing individuals to attack party and public...

This is why Gender Minister-Designate was not sworn-in [Listen]

Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the delayed arrival of Gender Minister-designate Agnes Naa Momo Lartey at...

Frank Davies commends Mahama for commitment to appointing 60 Ministers

A private legal practitioner affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Frank Davies, has commended President John Mahama for his commitment to appointing only...

Mahama must appoint more females, persons with disability – Bashiratu Kamal

Fellow at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Bashiratu Kamal, has called on President John Mahama to ensure greater inclusivity in his appointments by...

Mahama has been bold and decisive in his appointments – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has commended President John Mahama for his ministerial and public office appointments. According to him, President Mahama...

‘I’m disappointed in Afenyo-Markin’s ‘Mahama must apologise’ comment’ – Inusah Fuseini on gov’t’s 60 Ministers commitment

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has expressed displeasure over recent comments by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who called on President...

It is not your business – Nana Yaa Jantuah reacts to claims of ditching CPP after presidential appointment

Former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, who was recently appointed as a Presidential Staffer by President John Dramani...

Parliament is the most organised public institution in Ghana – A Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A Plus, has described Ghana’s Parliament as the most organized...

Parliament approves Muntaka, 4 regional ministers

Parliament has approved President John Mahama's five ministerial nominees who appeared before the Appointments Committee this week. This follows the submission of the report and...

Security service recruitment: NDC, NPP MPs had protocol for constituents – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, and member of the Appointments Committee, has questioned Interior Minister nominee, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, about his...

Interior Minister, 4 others approved

Parliament has approved President John Mahama's ministerial nominees who underwent vetting earlier this week. The report, submitted to the House by the Appointments Committee, recommended...

Fatima Abubakar sends important message to Eugene Boakye [Listen]

Former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has sent a strong message to former Member of Parliament for Subin Constituency, Eugene Boakye, over his utterances...

Why would you say NPP’s defeat was spiritual? – Fatimatu Abubakar slams Justin Kodua 

Former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has reacted to comments made by New Patriotic Party(NPP) General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua that their humiliating defeat...

I’ll take secrets to my grave – Muntaka [Video]

The Interior Minister-nominee, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has pledged his dedication to protecting sensitive information concerning national security. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, the...

Effutu NDC supporters set party office equipment ablaze over appointment snub

Disgruntled supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Effutu constituency of the Central Region have set office equipment ablaze in protest against...

Electing MMDCEs will allow MPs to focus on legislative duties – Mpraeso MP

MP for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for a constitutional amendment to enable the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). In...

Interior Minister-designate Muntaka Mubarak to be vetted today

Parliament's Appointments Committee is set to vet Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister-Designate for the Interior, today, January 24. Muntaka Mubarak, a seasoned politician and long-serving...

My constituency is a beneficiary of Agenda 111 but… – Prof. Titus Beyuo

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Lambussie constituency and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Professor Titus Kofi Beyuo, has expressed...

We’ll prioritise the needs of Ghanaians – Ato Forson tells Finance Ministry staff

Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on his team to unite in steering the nation toward economic stability. Addressing...

Government institutions ordered to submit staff records added to payroll since Dec. 7

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a directive to all heads of government institutions, requesting detailed staff information for employees added to...

Afenyo-Markin cautions Mahama Ayariga on excessive debate in Parliament

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has advised the newly appointed Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, to avoid excessive debate...

Gov’t business will suffer if… – Afenyo-Markin to Ayariga

The Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned the newly appointed Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, against introducing excessive debate on the...

Check out full list of NDC Majority’s new leadership

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in Parliament has appointed new leadership. This change follows President John Mahama's appointment of some MPs to key...

Leading the NDC Caucus in Parliament has been an honour – Ato Forson

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the immediate past Majority Leader and current Minister of Finance, has described his time leading the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

We’ll rigorously pursue the agenda to reset Ghana – Mahama Ayariga

Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Majority Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Caucus, has pledged to uphold the legacies of his predecessors...