President Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances and allocations to political appointees is not just a cost-cutting measure but a bold demonstration of leadership by example. The President of the Foundation for Generational Thinkers (FOGET), Prosper Afetsi, noted that at a time Ghanaians are burdened by economic challenges, such anContinue Reading
The Minority in Parliament staged a walkout on Thursday, July 17, in protest against what they described as insensitive remarks by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga regarding the declaration of the Akwatia parliamentary seat vacant following the death of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for the area. Tensions flaredContinue Reading
The Third National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, has denied allegations linking him to illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), describing the claims as a smear campaign aimed at damaging his reputation. Speaking on TV3 on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Mr Abanga stated: “I have neverContinue Reading
Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, to enhance effective regulation of Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. The purpose of the bill is to establish a modern legal framework to improve governance, development and sustainability within the sector, which plays a crucial role in the national economy. TheContinue Reading
Former Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson has justified her use of pepper spray during last Friday’s chaotic parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North, claiming it was an act of self-defence against alleged National Democratic Congress (NDC)-affiliated attackers. The July 11 election, held across 19 polling stations following disputes fromContinue Reading
Members of Parliament representing the six Kusasi-majority constituencies in the Upper East Region have accused the Ghana Armed Forces of killing six civilians and injuring more than 20 others in Bawku during what they described as an unprovoked attack. At a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, July 15, 2025,Continue Reading
Former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will address the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2025 National Delegates Congress virtually, party sources have confirmed. The two former leaders are unable to attend the high-stakes Congress scheduled for Saturday, July 19, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium inContinue Reading
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has detailed comprehensive measures ahead of its 2025 National Annual Delegates Conference, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Speaking at a press briefing, the Chairman of the National Planning Committee, Joseph Osei-Wusu, said the partyContinue Reading
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced strong concerns about his exclusion from key activities within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressing disappointment over what he described as being sidelined by his own party. “I don’t understand why my own party, the NPP, has sidelined me,” the former president statedContinue Reading
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says the party is fully prepared and confident of winning all 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency, where a parliamentary election rerun is set for Friday, July 11, 2025.Speaking in an interview on theContinue Reading
