The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, Sara Adwoa Safo, has challenged the language of the National pledge raising concerns regarding its gender bias. In a lively parliamentary debate on Tuesday, Adwoa Safo advocated for the inclusion of “foremothers” alongside the use of” forefathers” in the pledge to acknowledge the contributions of women in […]
The National Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, commonly known as Nana B, is urging the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. Nana B contends that emission levies are typically imposed on developed nations that have embraced electric cars to address climate change. He said Ghana has not reached […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to cancel the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). He said such corrupt agreements would not persist under his administration, as it goes against the nation’s best interests. Mr. Mahama stressed his commitment to enhancing anti-corruption measures and […]
Renowned New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has voiced disappointment regarding the party’s apparent failure to effectively showcase its accomplishments in recent years. Mr. Otchere-Darko, acknowledging the prevailing economic challenges, asserted that the government has made significant strides in managing the nation’s affairs. Despite stepping back from domestic politics, he expressed frustration with […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to embark on a two-day ‘Building Ghana’ tour of the Eastern Region, starting on January 30, 2024. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer’s itinerary aims at connecting with the people of the region. The tour will commence with a meeting with the party’s Regional Executive Committee and stakeholders […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will have to take a decision on the next steps for the Yendi Parliamentary Primary, following the disruption of counting and destruction of ballot papers last Saturday. No official winner has been declared by the EC. While there is no official declaration, both candidates, Farouk […]
As delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vote tomorrow to elect parliamentary candidates in constituencies where the party has sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country, the stakes are high for a few incumbents whose reign have come under serious threat. The seats of Sarah Adjoa Safo (Dome-Kwabenya), Francis Asenso-Boakye (Bantama) and K.T. […]
The Commander-In-Chief of South Africa’s political group, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema has said former presidents have to ensure that democracy in Africa matures in such a manner that, as former presidents, they should not make it their business to fight current presidents. “You have to ensure that democracy matures in such a manner […]
Ghana has been invited to join the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, a ten-point plan meant to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a meeting with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on the sidelines of the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, said Ghana’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
