POLITICS

What will a 24-hour economy do for churches? – Pastor questions Mahama

Prophet Kusi Appiah, the leader of Nyametease Ampa Prayer Ministry in Kumasi, has raised questions regarding former president John Dramani Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy and its potential impact on the Christian fraternity. The man of God has challenged Mahama to provide the benefits that the 24-hour economy would bring to churches, …

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Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was pushed out of his position – Dr Draman

The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rasheed Draman, has expressed concern about how the former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, resigned from his position. According to Myjoyonline’s sources within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) hierarchy, the Suame MP willingly offered to step down during a meeting of the …

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Over 55% of candidates failed Mathematics in 2023 NOV/DEC — WAEC

More than half of candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in November/December failed mathematics, according to results released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). WAEC’s statement on the release of the 2023 second series WASSCE provisional results said 44.949% of candidates obtained grades …

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SDA welcomes EC’s decision to consider changing election date

The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Ghana has welcomed the decision by the Electoral Commission to consider changing the national election date from December 7 to a working day in November starting from 2028. The Church had advocated a change of date aimed at addressing the conflict between the December 7, 2024, national …

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Majority leadership change false – Joewise

The Majority caucus in Parliament has unequivocally refuted speculations regarding potential changes to its leadership, asserting its commitment to maintaining stability and unity within its ranks. Joseph Osei Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, popularly known as Joewise, addressed concerns surrounding purported shifts …

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Majority leadership reshuffle halted for deeper consultations

The proposed reshuffle of the Majority leadership in Parliament has been temporarily suspended. This pause is strategic, allowing President Nana Akuffo-Addo and the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to undertake thorough consultations with the Majority Caucus. The decision to temporarily halt the intended changes underscores the necessity of …

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FULL LIST: Campaign team for Bawumia unveiled

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has put together a campaign team to steer the party’s march towards “Breaking the Eight” – that is retaining power for a third consecutive term. The campaign team comprises senior members with experience in campaigning and political strategies, who are lined …

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PNC Women’s Organiser resigns

The National Women’s Organiser of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Madam Hidaya S. Ibrahim has officially announced her resignation from the party, effective immediately as of Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. Her decision, she explained, stems from thorough consultation and self-reflection concerning her political growth and development. In a press release, …

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2024 polls: EC reverses decision to eliminate indelible ink

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reversed its decision to eliminate the use of indelible ink in the upcoming elections following widespread objections from Ghanaians and various political parties. Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, the Deputy Electoral Commissioner in charge of Corporate Services, emphasized the importance of building trust and consensus ahead …

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MADAM AKUA DONKOR TO SUE PARLIAMENT

MADAM AKUA DONKOR TO SUE PARLIAMENT The founder and the presidential candidate for Ghana freedom party, madam Akua Donkor has threatened to sue parliament for stealing her manifesto. According to madam Akua Donkor, the agenda of speaking our local dialects in the House of Parliament that was raised in parliament …

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Re-assigned ministers must be vetted – Dafeamekpor

Re-assigned ministers must be vetted – Dafeamekpor President Akufo-Addo’s decision to reassign five Ministers of State to various ministries has drawn harsh criticism from Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, who described the move as “untenable.” He contends that they must appear before the appointments committee …

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Akufo-Addo doesn’t respect Bawumia – Okatakyie Afrifa

Outspoken media personality, Okatakyie Afrifa has said that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is not listened to by his superiors in government. He asserted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo disregards Dr. Bawumia’s suggestions during government deliberations. Okatakyie Afrifa claimed that, provoked by the incident, the Vice President reached a point where he abstained …

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Reshuffle is too late – Freddie Blay

A former National Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has described the impending reshuffle of ministers as coming in too late. According to him, if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had gone ahead to reshuffle his government two years ago when the calls peaked, it would …

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