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A Political Analyst, Clement Adu Acheampong believes that financial constraint is one factor that pushed flagbearer hopeful of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Alan Kyerematen, to withdraw from the race. The former Minister of Trade and Industry who came third in the party’s August 26 special delegates conference stated that one of …

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie has been disqualified from contesting in the GFA’s upcoming presidential election. In a letter dated August 28, 2023, the Elections Committee of the FA informed Mr Afriyie about their decision to disqualify him from contesting in the election expected to be …

Afia Schwarzenegger has given perspectives into political ongoings in the major parties – the governing New Patriotic Party and the main opposition National Democratic Congress. In a post on social media reacting to the recent withdrawal of Alan Kyerematen from the NPP flagbearership race, Afia opined that Alan’s dwindling political …

An American politician mired in an alleged travel spending scandal tied to a visit to Ghana has replied angry residents. Phyllis Randall, Virginia’s Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair and two others were accused of spending taxpayers’ money to the tune of US$60,000 for a lavish trip to Ghana in …

Ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been freed from house arret and is in good health. He also retains all his rights and privileges as a former president, including traveling abroad to continue his medical treatment. This was communicated by a representative of the military junta who visited Bongo …

Local politicians from Loudoun County in the American state of Virginian have come under fire over a trip to Ghana in the middle of June this year. Residents in the area on Tuesday (September 5) turned up at a Board of Supervisors meeting “to voice their concerns about their taxpayer …

  Ambassador Abu Zein   The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Africa Climate Summit 2023, is scheduled for tomorrow via a live zoom meeting.   It is themed “The Impact of Human Rights on Climate Financing, Mitigation and Adaptation in Africa”.   It is to hold a conversation on solutions …

Massive reactions have accompanied Alan Kyerematen’s act of ‘pulling out’ of the NPP flagbearership race and celebrities have also waded into the ongoing discussion. The NPP flagbearer hopeful announced his decision to step down on Tuesday, August 5, 2023, in a statement that went viral on social media, amidst shock and …

UK-based Ghanaian boxer Freezy Macbones clashed with Ex-Ghanaian international Asamoah Gyan after he (Gyan) finished his usual tennis training. Freezy Macbones known as Seth Gyimah touched down in Ghana on Wednesday, August 15 after he responded to a call from the Ghana Boxing Federation, accepting to represent Ghana in the …

Alan Kyerematen, a leading contender in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race announced his formal withdrawal from the race as it headed into the November 4 final round. His announcement was made via a September 5, 2023 statement issued hours after an earlier press conference had been cancelled. The diplomat and …

  The Movement for Truth and Accountability has vehemently denied any involvement in extorting money from companies it had previously made allegations against. Addressing the media, the Convener, Joseph Bediako, stated, “It has come to our attention that some individuals have been taking money from companies we brought before the …

English striker of Ghanaian descent, Eddie Nketiah has said that he accepted England’s call-up to ensure the ‘natural progression’ of his career. Nketiah who has played for England throughout his youth career, including captaining the U-21, has been handed his debut senior team call-up to face Ukraine and Scotland in …

Scanning through Kofi Kumado’s book “Introduction to The Law of Torts in Ghana” (2nd Edition) Page 95 on Private Nuisance, we chanced on an interesting question he asked on excessive noise during sexual intercourse and the legal implications. This question stems from the definition of private nuisance. Indeed, a private …

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to potential coup plotters, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country’s democratic stability, according to a report by BBC. The reason behind his cautionary statement remains unclear, but it follows a series of recent coup attempts in Francophone African nations and …

It’s a new week and there is a lot to talk about from the weekend. Cecilia Dapaah and the OSP made headlines last week due to a court order to return her seized properties within seven days. The seven days are almost up but there’s no update from the OSP …

A young woman’s insistence on her rights led to her being arrested by some officers of the Ghana Police Service in the nation’s capital, Accra. The officers requested that the lady, who was in a ride-hailing vehicle, give them her bag so that they could search it but she refused. …

The former deputy general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has refuted an assertion by the Dormaahene, Oseadeyo Agyeman Badu II, that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has no authority to elevate a chief to a paramount chief (Omanhene) in the Bono Region. According to him, …

The Executive Director of the Good Governance Advocacy Group Ghana (GGAGG), Listowel Nana Kusi-Poku, has said that he can help the state recover $100 million from three appointees of the current. Speaking in an interview on Accra FM on Monday, September 4, 2023, Kusi-Poku challenged the Office of the Special …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken multiple actions regarding the assets of Cecilia Dapaah after it was directed by the court to unfreeze the accounts of Cecilia Dapaah and return her seized cash. This comes after an Accra High Court directed the office to unfreeze the accounts and investment of the …

One of the leading members in the NPP flagbearership race, Alan Kyerematen has officially withdrawn from the race. His decision comes just a day before the New Patriotic Party organises balloting for aspirants who will be contesting in the November Congress that is aimed at electing a successor for Nana Akufo Addo …

The campaign team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Alan Kyerematen, has stated that his planned announcement, which was scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, has been postponed. According to a news report by myjoyonline.com, a statement by the press aide of the Alan Kyerematen for President Campaign, Barima Sarpong, indicated that …

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has clarified that President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has fulfilled his promise to Ghana’s Olympic Bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi after his heroics in 2020. Ahead of the qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games, Samuel Takyi is quoted to have disclosed that he wants an amount of US$20,000 which …

Former Netherlands manager, Louis van Gaal has claimed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup was rigged for Argentina, specifically, Lionel Messi to win. The former Barcelona manager claimed that Argentina got away with many bookable offenses and also scored question goals as compared to his side’s. Speaking with the Dutch …

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has urged his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to go on the attack in the 2024 elections. Speaking in an interview shared by journalist KB Nkansah, on Monday, September 5, 2023, Osei-Mensah said that the NPP must go on the offensive in the strongholds of the …

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, has said that there is no king in Ghana because the constitution does not recognize any such position. According to him, the paramount chief is the highest among the ranks of chiefs as enshrined in the Chieftaincy Act of Ghana, thereby, dispelling …