POLITICS

  President John Mahama has announced his administration’s plan to legalize and regulate commercial motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as “Okada,” as part of a broader effort to modernize the transportation sector.   Delivering the State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27, 2025, Mahama stated that Okada …

In a brazen move to eschew corruption in his government, President Mahama has directed a full-scale investigation into the NSS ghost names scandals. The President has also vowed to ensure that persons responsible for the corrupt act will face justice and be prosecuted. Delivering his first state of the nation, …

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the state of the nation, stating that Ghana’s economy is in crisis and citizens are experiencing severe hardships. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, 27th February, in Parliament, he insisted that urgent …

  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 …