POLITICS

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has issued a stern warning to Ghanaian leaders, drawing attention to recent events in Kenya as a crucial lesson ahead of the upcoming December 7 elections. The Kenyan government recently faced significant protests, particularly from young people, resulting in the withdrawal of a contentious …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership has deemed the withdrawal of Nurein Shaibu Migyimah, the Assin Central parliamentary candidate, as “inappropriate” and not in accordance with the NDC constitution, citing violations of articles 40, 41, 46, and 48. The withdrawal announcement, made by the Central Regional Chairman,Gabriel Commey, cited that …

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump traded barbs and a variety of false and misleading information as they faced off in their first debate of the 2024 election. Trump falsely represented the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol as a relatively small number of people who were …

Kenya President William Ruto has declined to sign the Finance Bill, 2024, opting instead to return it to Parliament for further review. State House sources told the Star that the Bill will be sent back to Parliament before they break for recess today. The Head of State has proposed a …

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reportedly chosen the Minister for Energy and Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), as his running mate for the upcoming 2024 election. According to a report from myjoyonline.com, the NPP flagbearer presented NAPO as his …

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has condemned the police officers who allegedly shot and killed protesters outside the Parliament buildings. Nyamu, known for her outspoken views on national issues, called on the government to hold accountable the officers responsible for the deaths during the protests. “Why shoot to kill? Why fire …

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, spokesperson of former President John Dramani Mahama has said that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is incorruptible. Her comment comes on the back of a publication by Ben Ephson’s Daily Dispatch newspaper that alleges that some appointees of the Mahama administration acquired luxury properties …

“WE WILL VOTES FOR YOU, SO PROTECT THE VOTES” – NEW JUABEN SOUTH DECLARES MASSIVE VOTES FOR NDC The New Juaben South Constituency has declared a massive support and vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) urged the party to protect the votes. The NDC women wing engaged Juaben Serwaa …

The long-awaited Affirmative Action Bill has encountered a major setback in Parliament as Members of the House, led by minority leader Haruna Iddrisu consider the bill. Former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has raised serious constitutional concerns about several provisions in the bill, suggesting that they may be struck down by …

President Akufo-Addo has announced some changes in Ambassadorial and High Commissioner positions and Asante Bediatuo has been offered a big post. He has also named some persons for new assignment. A statement issued on June 24 indicates that the President’s Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante is now Ambassador at Large. This …