The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in panic mode because their last line of legal protection is crumbling. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, May 13, he accused the NPP of fearing the wheels of justice now that Chief Justice Gertrude […]
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised President John Mahama’s 120-day social contract, calling it a failed promise marked by persistent power cuts and worsening economic hardship for ordinary Ghanaians. This comes after President Mahama delivered a national address highlighting what he described as fulfilled commitments under his social contract, a document of 25 […]
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a stringent Code of Conduct (2025) for ministers and political appointees, outlining strict ethical standards to combat corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power. The 66-page document, obtained by Myjoyonline, stresses transparency, accountability, and professionalism in governance. Here are 10 critical takeaways: 1. Zero Tolerance for Corruption & […]
Residents of the Upper West Region are agitating over the inability or seeming unwillingness of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to commission the newly constructed Upper West Regional Police Headquarters. There have been growing public concerns over the continued delay in commissioning the newly constructed Upper West Regional Police Headquarters, a project completed in […]
Security analyst Prof. Kwesi Aning has criticised the decision to let those who pose existential threats to the state go unpunished will only embolden transnational criminal networks and undermine national security efforts. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, April 8, he criticised what he described as the state’s failure to enforce its laws, […]
Forty ex-public sector employees have taken legal action against the government. The aggrieved group is accusing it of wrongful and politically motivated terminations. The workers, hired in 2024, claim their dismissals breached constitutional rights and due process. The firings followed a February 10, 2025, directive from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, instructing public institutions to […]
Parliament has approved the repeal of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), marking a significant policy shift in the country’s digital taxation. The decision follows the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The E-Levy, which was first introduced in March 2022 under the previous New Patriotic Party […]
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 72 individuals for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE), pending approval from their respective District Assemblies. According to a statement issued on March 26 by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, the nominations are in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution […]
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has clarified that there is no freeze on employment in the public sector. Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Wednesday, March 12, he dismissed speculations suggesting that the government had halted recruitment into various sectors. Dr Ato Forson’s statement comes amid concerns over job opportunities in […]
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will today present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, marking the first comprehensive financial roadmap of the Mahama administration since assuming office. The highly anticipated budget is expected to outline bold policy measures aimed at stabilising the economy, fostering growth, and addressing the nation’s fiscal challenges. […]
A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has been dismissed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor. The motion, led by Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and citizens’ rights. […]
A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment. The operation, aimed at curbing environmental destruction, sparked angry reactions from illegal miners and some officials of the governing National Democratic Congress […]
