POLITICS

10 facts about Sammi Awuku: Youngest lotto boss in Ghana’s history

Sammi Awuku arguably becomes the youngest Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) since its establishment. The NLA is a statutory agency of Ghana and it is under the Ministry of Finance. As a governmental organization, the NLA is responsible for organizing raffles for the nation, for a chance to …

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How John Mahama’s election petition featured in Assin North ruling

The presiding judge at the Cape Coast High Court, Justice Kwasi Boakye in his ruling on the Assin North case made reference to the 2020 election petition filed at the Supreme Court of Ghana by the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in last year’s elections, John Dramani …

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More trouble for NDC’s Assin North MP

•The Central Regional General Secretary of the NPP wants James Quayson prosecuted for perjury •He has petitioned the CID the investigate and prosecute James Quayson •The Cape Coast High Court has ruled that Quayson was not eligible to contest the 2020 elections After losing his seat as the Member of …

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VIDEO: Jail Mahama Like SA President Jacob Zuma – Kofi Akpaloo

Kofi Akpaloo, founder and leader of the Liberal Party Of Ghana (LPG) has called for the incarceration of former president John Dramani Mahama. Kofi Akpaloo has asked that John Dramani Mahama be jailed like former South African President, Jacob Zuma as per a new video sighted by OccupyGh.com According to …

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‘I’m a son of God’ – Koku Anyidoho reacts to his dismissal from NDC

• Koku Anyidoho has been expelled from the National Democratic Congress • The party said he breached some of their disciplinary codes hence the decision to expel him • He has reacted to the expulsion Samuel Koku Anyidoho, the former General Secretary of the National Democratic Congresshas issued a cryptic reply to the party’s …

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BREAKING NEWS: High Court cancels parliamentary election in Assin North

A Cape Coast High Court has cancelled the parliamentary elections in the Assin North constituency in the 2020 parliamentary elections. The court presided over by Justice Kwasi Boakye, ordered for fresh elections to be conducted in the constituency. Background The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for the withdrawal of an …

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Koku Anyidoho may challenge his expulsion from NDC in court – Ben Epshon

Pollster and Managing Editor of the Dispatch, Mr Ben Ephson has said that the suspended former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho may challenge his dismissal from the party in court. Mr Ephosn who said he was not surprised about the news of Mr Anyidoho’s suspension told Moro …

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NDC sacks Koku Anyidoho

• Effective Tuesday, July 27, 2021, Koku Anyidoho will not be recognized as a member of the NDC • Koku Anyidoho is to return any party property in his custody  • He will also forfeit any money he paid to the party The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expelled Koku Anyidoho for indiscipline. The decision was taken …

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The 8 MPs pushing for the anti-LGBTQ bill to be passed

• A number of lawmakers in Ghana’s Parliament are pushing to criminalise LGBTQ acts •A leaked 36-page bill proposal has garnered social media commentary with some LGBTQ advocacy groups suggesting it violates human rights •Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has already made his stance clear on being anti-LGBTQ rights While a …

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Suhuyini vs. Kennedy Agyapong at Privileges Committee today: Story so far

• Parliament‘s Privileges Committee will hear a case involving two MPs today • Tamale South MP dragged Assin Central counterpart to the committee for threatening a journalist • Speaker Bagbin has warned MPs to conduct themselves in a dignified manner outside the house  Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, all things …

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