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Don’t go for an outsider if you don’t retain Bagbin as speaker – Afenyo-Markin to NDC gov’t

The outgoing Majority leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to either retain the current...

Some EC staff must be investigated, they are not truthful – Ofosu-Ampofo [Audio]

Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has called for investigations and possible prosecution of some Electoral Commission (EC) staff...

Prof. Smart Sarpong is my ‘small boy’ and he knows it – Ofosu-Ampofo [Listen]

Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has described Professor Smart Sarpong of the Centre for Social Science Research at...

If there is any person I don’t envy, it’s Mahama – Ofosu-Ampofo [Listen]

Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has expressed admiration for President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to moving Ghana forward. In...

NDC files suit to block EC from re-collating results in five constituencies

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Electoral Commission (EC) from re-collating and redeclaring the parliamentary results for the...

2024 Election: Ghana is now green – Ofosu-Ampofo on NDC’s victory [Audio]

Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has expressed his confidence in the NDC’s victory in the 2024 elections. Reflecting on...

Ato Forson raises alarm over govt’s plan to purchase €140m ships

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised concerns over the government’s plan to purchase ships at an estimated cost of...

Angry NDC Weija-Gbawe supporters block roads; burn tyres at EC office 

Angry National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters from the Weija-Gbawe constituency on Monday afternoon besieged the Greater Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission(EC). The angry...

NPP will rebuild and return to power in 2028 – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader and Effutu Member of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed confidence in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ability to reclaim power in the...

Mahama’s pledge to keep just 60 ministers doable – Haruna Iddrisu

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed confidence in the president-elect, John Dramani Mahama's commitment...

2024 election: Why I did not campaign in Dome-Kwabenya – Adwoa Safo

Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, has justified why she was not involved in campaign activities in the constituency ahead of the...

ECG’s 32% losses unsustainable – Mahama demands urgent energy sector reform

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has expressed concerns about the health of Ghana’s economy, stating that despite President Akufo-Addo’s optimistic outlook on third-quarter growth, the...

Bawumia had no choice than to concede defeat before official declaration – Basintale

The Deputy National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, says the 2024 NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, had no...

We can’t repeat the mistakes of NPP; let’s be different – Ato Forson to NDC

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the incoming government to distinguish themselves...

December 7 election was a people’s revolution against an insensitive gov’t – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the outcome of the December 7 elections as a “people’s revolution” against what he termed...

Ghanaians have delivered verdict on Majority and Minority; NPP knows its real size in Parliament – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the Ghanaian people have clearly decided who constitutes the Majority and the...

You cannot reverse 8 years of recklessness within one year – Mona Quartey

A former Deputy Finance Minister, Mona Quartey, has said that it is not possible to undo eight years of recklessness in just one year...

NPP MPs take over Speaker’s right-hand side with no NDC MPs in sight

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) were the first to show up in Parliament on Monday, December 16, when the House reconvened...

Check out the Parliamentary seats facing disputes

The December 7 general elections in Ghana, which secured John Dramani Mahama's return to the presidency with 56.55% of the valid votes (6,328,397 votes),...

We’ll make sure some MPs-elect are not sworn in – Kofi Adams [Audio]

The Member of Parliament(MP) for Buem constituency in the Oti region, Kofi Adams has declared the intention of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) to resist...

NDC to contest EC’s Parliamentary declarations made at Tesano Police station

The Deputy Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Loh, has announced the party’s intention to challenge the results of...

God spoke to me about my victory in the elections – Mahama

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that he foresaw his resounding victory in the recently concluded general elections, attributing his triumph to divine assurance. Speaking...

We won all 12 disputed seats, EC must resume the collation of results – NPP demands

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has firmly stated its confidence in winning 12 parliamentary constituencies following the December 2024 general elections. The constituencies in...

Baba Sadiq, A Plus and others have inspired me to contest Afigya Kwabre seat in 2028 – Lil Win says 

Popular Kumawood actor and entertainer, Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win, has officially announced his intention to contest the Afigya Kwabre North Constituency parliamentary seat in...

Anytime there’s vigilance, NDC wins – Malik Basintale

The Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has emphasized the critical role vigilance plays in the party’s success in...

EC justifies re-collation of results in some constituencies

The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to relocate the collation and re-collation of results from some constituencies in the Eastern Region to...

Mahama’s office reacts to premature Ministerial appointments

The Office of President-elect John Dramani Mahama has denied reports circulating on social media suggesting that he has made Ministerial appointments ahead of his...

Mahama is focused and poised to be a better leader – Joshua Alabi

Campaign Manager for John Dramani Mahama during the December 7 general elections, Joshua Alabi, has hailed the decisive victory of Mahama and the National...

NDC executives discover ‘hidden’ bags of fertilisers in Kumasi [Video]

A consignment of fertilisers reportedly meant for distribution to farmers has been discovered at Sokoban in the Ashanti region. The discovery was reportedly made by...

‘Bawumia was a crowd-puller, but we failed him’ – NPP MP

The outgoing Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP...

2024 polls: Bawku Naba congratulates Mahama

The Zug-Raan Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, Overlord of the Kusaug Traditional Area, has extended warm congratulations to President-elect John Dramani Mahama on...

The Christmas hampers stopped coming after I lost 2016 election – Mahama

President-elect John Mahama has opened up about his experience after losing the 2016 election. On a lighter note, he revealed the Christmas hampers stopped coming...

EC chair position must be advertised and vetted by Parliament – Joyce Bawah

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the special aide to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has called for a significant overhaul in the process of appointing the Chairperson...

Election 2024: NPP planned to cheat while we worked for victory – Alabi

The Campaign Manager for John Mahama has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of prioritising electoral manipulation over meaningful policy presentation during the December...

‘Ken Ofori-Atta grew too pompous and more powerful than Akufo-Addo’ – Andy Appiah-Kubi

The outgoing Asante Akim North MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has delivered a scathing critique of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, accusing him of being “too...

NDC candidate heads to court over Trobu parliamentary election results

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Trobu, Dr. John Kofi Halm, has filed a Parliamentary Election Petition, contesting the validity of the...

Mahama sends important message to people lobbying for positions

President-elect John Mahama has sent a strong message to those lobbying for positions in his incoming administration. Mr Mahama cautioned them to prepare for the...

Mahama pledges to prioritize macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability

President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to focusing on macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability as key pillars of his administration. In an interview...

I did not collapse – Deputy Interior Minister clarifies

The Deputy Minister of Interior and Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa Central, Naana Eyiah Quansah, has dismissed social media rumours claiming she collapsed...

Bawumia remains a better candidate for Ghana, but I wish Mahama well – Kofi Bentil

The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, believes that the outgoing Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the...