POLITICS

  The 2024 flagbearer and vice of president of the previous NPP government regime Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed the current ndc led government president John Dramani Mahama to suspend the indented termination of appointments of public service and recruitments after December 7,2024 by the his government. According to him, …

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured that the caucus will take necessary steps to ensure Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi complies with the law. His statement follows the Koforidua High Court’s conviction of Kumi for contempt after he defied an interim injunction barring him from being sworn in as a …

The High Court in Koforidua, Eastern Region, has convicted the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, for contempt of court. The ruling follows his defiance of an interim injunction barring him from being sworn in as a legislator. Presiding Judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe, also issued a bench warrant …

President John Mahama has arrived back in Ghana after participating in two high-profile international events—the 2025 Munich Security Conference in Germany and the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. On his arrival, he was received at the Kotoka International Airport by Vice President …

Chairman Yaw Owusu Bimpeh, a stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, has emerged victorious in the just-ended Council of State elections. He polled an impressive 49 votes in the re-run election held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall, while his main contender, Nana Nkansah Boadu, polled …

The government has suspended the rotational celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day celebration and national parade, which is held on March 6 every year, citing the unsustainable costs associated with organizing the event. To save costs, the government has opted to host the 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House. …

  DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe has been named the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander. He replaces DCOP Frank Abrokwa, who has been transferred to the Police Headquarters in Accra by the police administration. His transfer was triggered by his poor management of security during the Ashanti Regional Council of State …

According to Article 89(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.” The Council of State advises the President to enable him to discharge his duties effectively. The framers of the 1992 Constitution wanted a semblance of the council …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the implementation of the government’s planned 24-hour passport application office. Additionally, the minister announced the establishment of another committee focused on migration and the welfare of Ghanaians in the diaspora. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to modesty and prudent resource management. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers, President Mahama stressed the need for fiscal discipline and cautioned against arrogance and extravagance. “The hallmark of this …