The role of government’s Economic Management Team (EMT) has come up strongly in recent times within the context of Ghana’s current economic challenges and the role of the current leader of the EMT, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. Under the Fourth Republic, the vice president has been known to lead the …

In the dynamic political landscape of Ghana, a recurring pattern has emerged over the years, where sitting presidents invariably find themselves surrounded by a close-knit circle of political allies. These allies, often wielding significant influence, tend to be the primary beneficiaries of the president’s tenure, raising concerns about transparency and …

The Second Lady of Ghana, Hajia Mrs. Samira Bawumia has underscored the importance of girl-child education in nation-building, at the celebration of the 70th anniversary and Speech and Prize-giving Day of the Ola (Girls) Senior High School (SHS) at Ho in the Volta Region on Saturday, February 3, 2024. According …

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to revert the names of public universities which were renamed by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government to their original names if the NDC comes into office in 2025. Mahama accused President Akufo-Addo and his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), …

The Jospong Group and Russia’s RUDN University recently formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the pursuit of master’s degrees by 600 Ghanaian students. The academic focus will be on agribusiness, solid waste management, and climate change. Commencing this year, the partnership will commence …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), the main opposition party, has dismissed the economic capabilities of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in steering the country’s economy as the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NDC contends that Dr Bawumia, the flagbearer for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), …

Mr Alex Joseph Asuma Amolbugri Avoka who was disqualified by the National Parliamentary Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from contesting the party’s parliamentary primary election in the Binduri Constituency has been slapped with a cost of GH₵20,000 by the Bolgatanga High Court after the court dismissed his …

The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has credited the Free Senior High School policy for the 50% drop in HIV infection and teenage pregnancy cases in the country. According to him, the policy has enabled more girls to enrol in secondary schools. He cited the …

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has taken his ‘Building the Ghana We Want’ campaign tour to the Upper East Region. Mahama, a former President of Ghana, is now holding a town hall meeting with residents of the Bolgatanga Central Constituency. The former president earlier today, Friday, …

Ghana is set to make a debut appearance at the 26th edition of the IKA/Culinary Olympics, the world‘s largest international exhibition for culinary skills. Taking place from February 2 to 7, the event sees participation by professional chefs from all over the world – be they young or master chefs …

Npp Primary: “Vote Against Incompetent Sitting MPs,”- Amos Mensah To Delegates A vocal communication team member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Amos Mensah has charged the delegates to vote against incompetent incumbent members of Parliament. According to the exhaust pipe specialist, any member of Parliament who refused to perform …

Story by Nana Boateng Kakape The Abuakwa North Constituency communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress NDC Alhaji Abdul Wahab Amadu, has rendered an unqualified apology to His Excellency Ambassador Victor Smith for his unsavory words against him during their parliamentary primaries Alhaji Abdul Wahab, stated ” I went overboard …

In the buildup to the 2024 general elections, both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have jointly urged the Zongo communities to prioritize peace and unity. The emphasis from both political parties is on the significance of the Zongo people coming together, transcending political affiliations, …

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a staunch supporter of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says renowned Ghanaian business mogul, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar contesting for President will not affect the New Patriotic  Party (NPP) Presidential candidate Dr Bawumia bid to win the election. Lawyer …

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a staunch supporter of Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has solely hit the ground running to campaign for the NPP Presidential candidate by visiting chiefs and opinion leaders in the Upper West Region, ostensible for Dr. Bawumia to become the next leader of the country as …

The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely shut down its hospital effective Today, January 19, 2024, over the strike by senior staff. The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide …

Former Trade Minister of Education, Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has expressed his willingness to be the vice-presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 general elections. However, he has emphasized that the decision ultimately lies with the NDC flagbearer, former President, John Dramani Mahama. “People tell me …

You voted against Ato Cudjoe, that is why I didn’t pay attention to the developments in Ekumfi – Akuffo Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that he did not pay attention to the development needs of Ekumfi in the central region because the people there voted Francis Ato Cudjoe out of parliament in the 2020 elections. Speaking …

  The Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency Deputy Nasara Coordinator for the Npp, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohamed has said that the Parliamentary seat is a done deal for the incumbent Member of Parliament, Hon. Alfred Obeng Boateng. He said those eyeing the seat from within and outside the party are wasting precious time. Whilst …

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum the Minister of Education has scolded former president John Mahama over his latest comment suggesting Ghana is no longer taking part in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mahama recently chastised the government for pulling Ghana out of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination …

Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation The Hon. Hawa Koomson Team strongly denies any involvement in the incident reported on January 4, 2024, concerning the assault on Mr. David Kobbina, a journalist from Cape FM. We categorically reject the claim that …

  Looking at the electoral records of Ghana in the fourth republic, the two major political parties, namely the New Patriotic Party( NPP) and the National Democratic Congress( NDC) have dominated the political landscape.   That is to say that political power has alternated between the two political parties since …

The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has downplayed calls for the Controller and Accountant-General, Mr Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, to resign before contesting the party’s parliamentary primaries. He said there was no specific rule currently that barred the Controller and Accountant-General from contesting a political office while …

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries is witnessing some major changes as some seasoned incumbents have announced their decision not to seek re-election. The Member of Parliament for Okere in the Eastern Region and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Daniel Kwaku Botwe has officially announced that he …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has promised to build a senior high school for the people of Kwamankese in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese district of the Central region. The former President who was speaking at a durbar of Chiefs and People in Kwamankese as part of …

Former President John Mahama has assured his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of his commitment to ensuring that the true voice of Ghanaians is reflected in the upcoming 2024 general elections. During an end-of-year gathering at his office in Cantonments on Wednesday, December 20, Mr Mahama reassured the party …

  Some section of the Constituency executives and supporters of Npp in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai of the Western north region have raised red flag over alleged barbaric behaviors of the constituency Chairman, Hon Kwame Asamoah (Agege). They have however issued stern cautions to the party’s NEC for immediate action before they …

Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) legislator and now Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has stressed that the spirit of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is in the Volta Region. He opined that if the NDC is well-groomed in the region, no other political party would challenge the opposition …

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to as a matter of priority, liaise with stakeholders in the healthcare sector to find a lasting solution to the funding challenges associated with the training of post-graduate doctors in the country. He gave this directive in his address …

The Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, Dr Alidu Seidu, has proposed that the opposition National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, should consider an Akan as his running mate for the 2024 election. He explained that this is necessary “because of the dominance of the …