Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, spent the morning of the fatal helicopter crash discussing election strategies with party officials. “In fact, in the morning, we had a close discussion with Dr Omane Boamah around 7 am. […]
Ghana’s Ambassador-Designate to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has refuted claims that he is politically aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite being appointed by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, on Tuesday, August 12, Mr Choi said his professional work and relationships cut across political lines, stressing that […]
In a move that will surely make the Guinness Book of Heavenly Records, the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has instructed all religious leaders to submit their prophecies for government review—effectively making Ghana the first country in the world with a “Customs and Excise Division for Spiritual Imports.” From now […]
Akwapem North MP, Sammi Awuku, has taken a swipe at the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing it of prioritising public relations and image-building over addressing the real needs of Ghanaians. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, Mr Awuku argued that the current administration’s policies and pronouncements have failed to reflect in the […]
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the much-publicised “Gold for Oil” policy under the previous administration never involved any actual barter of gold for petroleum products. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, the minister delivered a stunning account of how the policy, widely credited with helping stabilise the cedi, was in fact […]
Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, will today present the much-anticipated 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, with all eyes keenly fixed on whether government will maintain its original expenditure envelope or seek a supplementary budget in response to emerging fiscal and political pressures. The review is being delivered against a backdrop of notable […]
Dr. Hugh C.A. Brown, the Acting CEO of the Forestry Commission has come under heavy internal criticisms from Pro-NDC elements in the commission for his alleged handling of the affairs of the Commission. According to insiders with knowledge about happenings in the Commission, Dr. Brown has reportedly said he is a “non-partisan professional” and not […]
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH₵462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide. The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector. In a press release issued on Thursday, […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that new adjustments under the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will take full effect today, July 16, 2025—just a day after President John Dramani Mahama directed the cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as part of sweeping austerity measures. In an […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, has dropped a bombshell in court filings, alleging that he invested $1.5 million in the 2024 campaign of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), following advice and persuasion from the party’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman and former Adentan MP, Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore. According to Kang, the substantial sum was used to […]
