Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his historic criminal trial in New York. It is the first time a former or serving US president has been convicted of a crime. He will be sentenced on 11 July – the ex-president could face prison, but legal experts say […]
Category: Politics
Bawumia’s progressive ideas must bear fruit for the nation – President of Volta Regional House of Chiefs
The President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Hodo IV, has expressed confidence in the vision and policies of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to transform Ghana. Reacting to Dr. Bawumia’s presentation to the Volta Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday during a meeting in Ho, Togbe Hodo IV, who is also the […]
EC to lay fresh bill before Parliament for Ghana Card as sole identity for voter registration
The Electoral Commission (EC) can now go ahead and lay a bill in Parliament to ensure that the Ghana national identification card, commonly known as Ghana Card will be the sole document of identification of citizenship for the registration of new voters. The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensa on Wednesday told Graphic […]
Bawumia to TUC: I have demonstrated strong commitment to fighting corruption through systems
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has asserted his strong commitment to fighting corruption, describing it as a canker impeding the nation’s development. At a meeting with the leadership and members of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Accra on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Dr. Bawumia stated that corruption […]
Mahama did not promise to stabilise cedi in 100 days, aide clarifies
Ms. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, special aide and spokesperson for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama, has refuted media reports suggesting that the former President pledged to stabilise the Ghanaian cedi within 100 days of taking office. Ms. Mogtari clarified that Mahama did not make such a promise but instead presented a detailed strategy […]
NPP ready for peaceful handover – Henry Quartey
The Interior Minister, Henry Quartey says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government was ready to hand over power peacefully to whoever wins the December 2024 presidential election. “The President has given me a marching order, and the order is to ensure that this year’s elections, before, during and after goes on peacefully, and that, by […]
Fighting corruption can’t be left to politicians
Corruption is one of the recurrent topics in Ghanaian politics and probably the one that has caused the fall of all governments in Ghana. ‘Alleged’ and ‘flagrant’ corruption in government have contributed to all electoral losses by incumbents in the Fourth Republic. It is, however, disturbing to note that Ghana has not made much progress […]
Bawumia outlines proposals to build robust mining sub-sector -It’s to bring reforms in industry
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined some proposals to build a robust small-scale mining sub-sector by bringing major reforms in the mining industry. He said his overall objective was to make the country a leading player in gold in Africa across several value chains. “Our overall goal is to build a robust small-scale mining […]
Jobs, youth empowerment my focus – Bawumia pledges as he kick-starts Election 2024 campaign
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has given an assurance that he will create the right environment for the private sector to create lots of jobs for the youth. He said by resolving fundamental challenges such as providing a unique national identification system, which had already begun, it would build the confidence of entrepreneurs to know […]
Election 2024: ‘Bawumia in pole position to take over from me as President’ – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his confidence in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s potential to succeed him as president. Speaking at the national Eid celebration on Thursday, April 11, President Akufo-Addo emphasised Dr. Bawumia’s dedication and hard work, stating that he has earned his position and will be supported in his presidential aspirations after his […]
Voters’ registration May 7 to 27 – SALL included in exercise
All is set for this year’s voters’ registration exercise to be conducted across the country from May 7 to May 27, 2024. The exercise, slated for all 268 offices of the Electoral Commission (EC), including Santrofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, Likpe, (SALL) in the Guan Constituency in the Oti Region, ranks high among some pertinent issues to […]
Electoral Commission sets April 30 for Ejisu by-election following MP’s passing
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set April 30, 2024, as the date for the Ejisu constituency by-election in the Ashanti region following the passing of the Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah on March 7, 2024. Dr. Kumah’s death, attributed to a brief illness, has left a widow and […]