The founder of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has denied tax evasion claims by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The leader of the New Force made headlines in the state newspapers for his failure to file personal income tax returns from 2013 to 2016, and was fined an amount of GH¢50,000. Also, the publication […]
Category: Politics
NDC urged to be strategic in running mate selection
The Change Makers Forum (CMF) has urged the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be strategic in selecting a running mate to partner with the party’s flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 general election. The CMF, a group of professionals aligned to the centre-left political orientation seeking to affect leadership with […]
NDC Northern Regional Vice Chairman suspended for assaulting treasurer
The Northern Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Hamid Gbewaa has been suspended from the party. This is following his alleged assault of the Regional Treasurer of the NDC Hajia Shamima Yakubu. At a meeting of the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the NDC on January 16, there was a briefing […]
Focus on what I will do for you; not where I got my money – Nana Kwame Bediako to Ghanaians
The Founder of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has admonished Ghanaians to focus on the development he can bring to the nation rather than questioning the source of his wealth. According to him, the question about where he got his money is a form of judgment and does not accurately […]
If Ofori-Atta resigns as Finance Minister, Ghana will be peaceful – Atta Akyea
Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed the belief that the resignation of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta would bring peace to the country. Atta-Akyea underscored the need for self-reflection on Ofori-Atta’s part, urging him to consider stepping down for his personal well-being and the overall benefit of the ruling New […]
Don’t blame Bawumia for Ghana’s economic crisis; he was in serious adversary role as Veep – Atta Akyea
Member of Parliament for the Akim Abuakwa South constituency, Samuel Atta Akyea, says it would be unjust to attribute the country’s economic challenges solely to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Mr Atta Akyea pointed out that Dr. Bawumia faced significant limitations in his role as Vice President and couldn’t implement his ideas to address the […]
Rise up for electoral integrity now – NDC calls out moral society
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has emphasised the need for moral society to rise up and take proactive measures to ensure a peaceful election this year. He said to ensure peaceful elections in December, religious leaders, traditional authorities and civil society organisations must begin to call on state […]
Unsuccessful election petition should attract sanctions — Dr Afari-Gyan
A former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has suggested that election petitions that does not succeed should attract sanctions. That, he said, was to prevent election petitions from becoming a ‘wanton’ fashion. He said it appeared that some candidates rushed to court with election petitions alleging manipulation of results primarily to […]
“Change is coming”: Mahama declares in New Year message
Former President John Dramani Mahama says he is optimistic that he will be sworn into office as President of Ghana on January 7, 2025. The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress said he was aware of the challenges confronting Ghanaians and that his team had developed a comprehensive plan that would create jobs to […]
PNC sets flagbearer aspirant filing fee at GH¢100k
The People’s National Convention (PNC) is set to conduct its internal elections nationwide in the upcoming months. The regional elections are scheduled to occur from January 15 to 31, 2024, followed by the national elections on March 2, 2024, and the presidential elections on March 24, 2024. Interested candidates eligible to participate in the elections […]
NPP primaries: Vetting of aspirants in constituencies with incumbent MPs start today
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to commence the vetting of parliamentary hopefuls within constituencies with incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) starting today, Wednesday, January 3. The vetting sessions will take place at all regional capitals across the country. The party has established various committees to oversee and facilitate the vetting processes. Notable personalities […]
It is time to reshuffle appointees – NPP Gen Sec Justin Kodua Frimpong to presidency
Before taking office as the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong was seen to be mild as he was always not the talking type. After surprisingly uprooting incumbent John Boadu as General Secretary with his submarine campaign tactics, Justin Kodua Frimpong has been measured in his political discourses and was […]