Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has come under fire for controversial comments regarding the NDC’s Essikado Ketan MP’s elevation. While speaking on the floor of Parliament, the Minority Leader suggested that Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah had been privileged with an appointment over other female MPs, including Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, for what he described as “strange […]
Donald Trump has said that he is disappointed but not done with Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive phone call with the BBC. The US president was pressed on whether he trusts the Russian leader, and replied: “I trust almost no-one.” Trump was speaking hours after he announced plans to send weapons to Ukraine and warned […]
President John Dramani Mahama has, with immediate effect, cancelled the payment and allocation of fuel allowances to all political appointees as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce public expenditure. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 15, in an official statement from the presidency signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye […]
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced the appointment of Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni as its new acting Chief Executive Officer, with effect from today, Monday, 14th July 2025. According to a Facebook post shared by the FDA, Professor Opuni, who previously served as Chairman of the FDA’s Board, succeeds Dr Delese Darko, who […]
The NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, has questioned the credibility of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to rerun elections in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency. He insists the Commission relied on the NPP’s pink sheets to complete collation in the disputed parliamentary contest. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, July 8, Mr […]
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for a review of the bail conditions of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul Hannan Wahab and his wife. “Mr Wahab must be released on terms that uphold both his dignity and the principles of justice,” it said. It […]
Kenya’s security forces have blocked all major roads leading into central Nairobi, ahead of planned nationwide protests. Much of the city centre is deserted, with businesses shut and a heavy security presence on the streets. Some schools have advised students to stay at home. Hundreds of early-morning commuters and overnight travellers were stranded at checkpoints, […]
Parliament will begin extended sittings from Monday, July 7, 2025, as the House moves to complete pending legislative business ahead of its scheduled adjournment on Saturday, July 12. The announcement was made by the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, when he presented the Business Statement for the seventh week on the floor of the House. He […]
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffuor Awuah, has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will take legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) over its decision to re-run the 2024 parliamentary election in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North constituency. “We are going to court. My update is that […]
On Saturday, July 5, Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, posted on Facebook that the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, has been placed under the protection of the Ghana Police Service. This follows the withdrawal of the military escort that previously guarded her, a move that triggered public discussion on the appropriate roles of security services […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described Ghana’s highest honour, the Order of the Star of Ghana, as a solemn responsibility to strengthen cultural and economic relations between the two countries. He received the award during a state banquet hosted by President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as part […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has voiced strong objections to the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-run elections in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency. The party vehemently denies claims by the EC that it had agreed to this expanded re-run during a meeting held on July 1. The party further […]
