Sixteen people have picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Tamale Central Constituency by-election. The Electoral Commission has planned to run the by-election on September 30, 2025, to find a replacement for the Member of Parliament, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who passed away in the August 6 […]
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Tamale Central by-election set for September 30
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that a parliamentary by-election for the Tamale Central Constituency will be held on September 30, 2025. The by-election has been necessitated by the tragic death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim. In a press release issued today, the EC stated that the vacancy triggers […]
Hours before his death, Dr Omane Boamah shared Akwatia by-election strategy – Tanko-Computer
Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, spent the morning of the fatal helicopter crash discussing election strategies with party officials. “In fact, in the morning, we had a close discussion with Dr Omane Boamah around 7 am. […]
Kojo Choi denies NDC ties, says appointment based on competence
Ghana’s Ambassador-Designate to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has refuted claims that he is politically aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite being appointed by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, on Tuesday, August 12, Mr Choi said his professional work and relationships cut across political lines, stressing that […]
Omane Boamah could have ended galamsey menace – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, highlighting his unwavering determination to confront Ghana’s illegal mining menace head-on. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, 11 August, Mr Ablakwa described Dr Omane Boamah as a visionary leader whose resolve and integrity could have transformed […]
Helicopter crash: Murtala, Limuna laid to rest – Forensic results for 6 others received
The remains of the two Muslim faithful who were among the eight patriots who lost their lives in last Wednesday’s helicopter crash have been laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, La, in Accra. This was after a short state ceremony at the forecourt of the State House which was attended by representatives of many […]
Gov’t announces programme for 3 days of national mourning for victims of helicopter crash
The government has announced three days of national mourning in honour of the victims of the recent tragic helicopter crash. The mourning period, which begins on Thursday, August 7, and ends on Saturday, August 9, is intended to allow the nation to grieve collectively and reflect on the lives lost in the devastating incident. According […]
Mahama appoints acting Defence and Environment ministers following deadly helicopter crash
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to take on additional responsibility as Minister for Defence and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to act as Environment, Science and Technology Minister. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday, August 7, by […]
CONFIRMED: Omane Boamah, Murturla Mohammed among helicopter crash victims
It has been confirmed that all the eight persons on board the military helicopter that crashed in the Adansi area of Ashanti Region on Wednesday morning have passed on. A Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter carrying eight people went missing after taking off from Accra this morning. The aircraft departed the capital at 0912 hours […]
Bawku violence deliberate – President Mahama directs peace enforcement
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the recent surge in violence in Bawku represents a deliberate attempt to undermine ongoing peace negotiations. Recent peace efforts to end the decades-old inter-tribal conflict appeared to have neared a full agreement until recent fatal attacks, including the killing of a Kusasi chief in the Ashanti Region and […]
This is why Paul Adom-Otchere claims the OSP wants to arrest him ahead of corruption probe appearance today
Broadcaster and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, says he has received calls from concerned individuals warning that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) intends to arrest and detain him as punishment for his recent criticisms of the institution and its head. Speaking in a Facebook video on […]
BoG printed money to pre‑finance GoldBod – Amin Adam claims
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of printing money to pre-finance the newly established Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). According to Dr. Amin Adam, this occurred because the government failed to raise sufficient revenue to honour budgeted allocations. Under the 2025 budget, the government allocated US$279 million to […]