POLITICS

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commended Presa ident Akufo-Addo for the ministerial reshuffle announced on February 14, 2024. The leadership of the NPP said the shakeup in government was a bold decision. “The leadership is pleased to express gratitude and appreciation to the President for his decisive …

The Minority in Parliament has described the government’s ministerial reshuffle announced in a statement from the President to Parliament, on February 14, as an “injury time remix.” According to them, “This is a mere remix of the Akufo-Addo and Alhaji Bawumia’s failed governments. This injury time remix is tasteless and …

The Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Hon.Patricia Appiagyei, has stated that women’s participation in the just-ended Assembly election has increased compared to the previous elections. She believes the passage of the affirmative action bill into law will increase women’s chances in politics. According to her, although the female figures …

Officers from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) have invaded the premises of Obibini Black Man Company Limited in Kumasi per order from the Executive Director of the Office. The order was to enable one S.O. Patrick Awoonor and his team from EOCO to enter the premises of Obibini …

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor believes that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has what it takes to lead Ghana. Describing Dr Bawmuia as a “man of destiny,” Mr Kufour recalled seeing him impress leaders and high-ranking individuals during an international conference in London at the time he was president. “I …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that national service will no longer be mandatory for graduates who yearn to secure immediate jobs after completion of tertiary education. He believes the concept of the current national service scheme needs tweaking to suit the demands …

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated categorically that he will abolish the tax on electronic financial transactions, the e-levy if elected President of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and before the introduction, Vice President Bawumia had declared his opposition to levies on electronic financial transactions in an …

Lawmakers in Ghana will now commence sessions by reciting the National Pledge. This was after Ghana’s Parliament modified its Standing Orders. Under the modified Standing Orders, independent bodies like the Electoral Commission, the CHRAJ boss, the BoG governor, NCCE, and the Auditor General are going to be questioned similarly to …

The 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has for the umpteenth time voiced his criticism of the state of Ghana’s economy under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, President Akufo-Addo “didn’t inherit a mess; it is your clueless economic management team and …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed its dismay at the government’s resubmission of the rejected Public Universities Bill (PUB) to Parliament for consideration in the 8th session. With deep concern, they said they observed the government’s persistence in pushing through this controversial bill despite widespread rejection from …