Joe Biden has turned the US election on its head. After fiercely insisting for weeks that he would remain the Democratic nominee for president, he has bowed to pressure and dropped out of the race. Here’s what it means for Vice-President Kamala Harris, for the Democrats more broadly and for Donald Trump. Harris is a […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) is scheduled to appear before Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to brief the House on preparations for the 2024 General Elections. This meeting, set to take place in the parliamentary chamber, is a response to a request from members seeking to understand the level of the EC’s preparedness for the […]
The Lands Ministry has refuted North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s claim that government is required to pay GH¢5.3 million in compensation to the Bulgarian Embassy. The Ministry clarified that no such financial obligation exists, dismissing the assertions as entirely unfounded and misleading. In a recent statement issued on Thursday, July 18, the Lands Ministry […]
Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament, Dominic Ayine, has taken responsibility for the proposed LI Road Traffic amendment that would have allowed MPs to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The amendment, which was met with massive backlash from Ghanaians and the minority caucus, was part of the L. I on […]
The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, withdrew the LI on behalf of the Transport Minister, citing public and stakeholder concerns. He added that “the withdrawal became necessary based on […]
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has emphasised the need for a debate before the 2024 elections, involving some of the political parties planning to contest. The IEA believes such debates are essential for voters to evaluate both presidential and vice-presidential candidates, enabling informed decision-making. This stance comes amid apparent disagreement between the New Patriotic […]
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo has apologised for his supposedly denigrating comments about Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. He said his statement on Tuesday was not meant to disrespect Dr Nkrumah or any of the country’s former heads […]
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Tuesday, July 9, unveil Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as “Napo,” as the running mate t its flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 general election. The ceremony will take place at the Kumasi Jubilee Park in the Ashanti Region, the party’s stronghold. The event is […]
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has affirmed his commitment to the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and promised to improve it if he’s re-elected as president in the upcoming elections. He emphasised that the Free SHS policy is crucial in providing equal educational opportunities for all Ghanaians. The former […]
A prominent advisor to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Sammi Awuku, has expressed strong confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will outmaneuver the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) with a strategy designed to surprise them in the December polls. Mr Awuku highlighted the party’s unwavering determination to secure victory in the upcoming election on […]
Dr Gideon Boako, the spokesperson for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has strongly refuted suggestions that the loss of faith in the incumbent government is driving citizens to leave the country. He described these claims as “dishonest” during an interview with Citi FM on Thursday, July 4. Dr Boako addressed the growing perception that many […]
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to meet today, July 4, to discuss the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s choice of running mate for the upcoming December 7 general elections. Dr Bawumia is anticipated to present and justify his selection of Energy Minister, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, highlighting why […]
