Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has voiced his displeasure with lawmakers’ increasing tendency to ask the Supreme Court to get involved in parliamentary matters. He claims that the legislative body’s respect and authority are being threatened by this circumstance. At a press conference on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the …
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Bawumia promises to fight corruption with digitalization
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised Ghanaians that corruption and bribery will not be accepted by his incoming administration. He praised the NPP’s initiatives to combat the threat through digitization. At a stakeholders’ meeting in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, Dr. Bawumia stated …
Read More »“There is no constitutional crises in this country” – Bagbin
Claims that Ghana is experiencing a constitutional crisis have been rejected by Speaker of the House of Parliament Alban Bagbin. Despite frequent adjournments due to a lack of quorum, he informed the media on November 6 that Parliament is still operational. The legislative body has not been dissolved, suspended, or …
Read More »“The Judiciary and the Executive are seemingly colluding to weaken Parliament” – Alban Bagbin
Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has expressed grave worries about what he sees as a concerted attempt by Ghana’s Executive and Judiciary to weaken Parliament’s authority by portraying it as a continuous struggle for dominance between the organs of government. Following a recent Supreme Court decision that maintained an …
Read More »“You want a 24-hour economy but Kumasi Brewery collapsed under your tenure” – Akufo-Addo jabs Mahama
Major companies, such as the once-round-the-clock Kumasi Brewery, have collapsed as a result of the previous economic policies of the main opposition leader, John Dramani Mahama, according to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the Central Region, President Akufo-Addo warned Ghanaians not to trust …
Read More »Mahama and the NDC have “nothing new” to offer Ghanaians – President Akufo-Addo
To vote for John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December elections would be a step backward for the nation, according to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, Ghanaians can expect “nothing new” from Mahama and the NDC. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. …
Read More »EC recruits over 200 professionals to enhance election results collation
In order to maintain the public’s confidence in the outcome, the Electoral Commission (EC) has reiterated its dedication to carrying out an error-free and transparent electoral process. In an effort to improve election accuracy and legitimacy, the EC has hired more than 200 professionals with backgrounds in statistics, mathematics, and …
Read More »2024 Election: Let’s act within the confines of the laws of the country – Police
As the national elections on December 7 draw near, the Greater Accra Regional Police Command has called on all Ghanaians to be cautious and obey the law. Although the police do not want to make arrests, they would enforce the law if required to maintain order, they said in a …
Read More »Ghana’s inflation rate rises to 22.1% in October
As prices for both food and non-food items continue to rise, Ghana’s inflation rate increased slightly from September’s 21.5 percent to 22.1 percent in October 2024. After a period of reduction, this represents the second consecutive monthly increase, which puts further pressure on the government to meet its ambitious target …
Read More »Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to address media on Wednesday
Just a day before Parliament’s recall on Thursday, November 7, Speaker of the Parliament Alban Bagbin will speak to the media about recent events in the legislative house tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6. Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate said in a press release on Tuesday, November 5, that the upcoming speech is …
Read More »Confusion rocks Akua Donkor’s party as two factions send conflicting letters to EC
Two factions have written conflicting letters to the Electoral Commission (EC) about the GFP’s participation in the general elections scheduled for December 7. In one letter, GFP General Secretary George Afful formally informed the EC of the party’s decision to support Philip Kwabena Agyemang, also known as Roman Fada, as …
Read More »Iran, Japan Ambassadors end tour of duty in Ghana
After the Iranian and Japanese ambassadors’ tour of duty in Ghana reached its finale, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo sent them parting messages. At separate ceremonies held at the Jubilee House today, November 4, 2024, President Akufo-Addo expressed the nation’s gratitude to the two envoys for helping to strengthen the …
Read More »Let us consider the future of Ghana and vote for visionary Bawumia – Queenmother of Bechem
Nana Adwoapo Dwamena Serwaa II, the Paramount Queenmother of Bechem Traditional Area in the Ahafo Region, has urged her community members and Ghanaians at large to vote for Dr. Mahamaudu Bawumia, the NPP’s vice president and presidential candidate, as the country’s next president in light of Ghana’s progress and the …
Read More »NPP is bias in development allocation – Mahama
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has come under fire from National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama for allegedly giving regional developments priority based on their electoral support. He contends that this strategy undercuts equal development nationwide by ignoring regions that did not support the NPP in elections. …
Read More »Suspend planned strike; return to negotiation table – FWSC to CLOGSAG
The Civil and Local Governance Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has been urged by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to reevaluate its plan to go on strike on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Citing dissatisfaction with the government’s tardy implementation of a long-negotiated compensation system, CLOGSAG, which represents civil …
Read More »“Address the outstanding NABCO debts before making new promises” – Mahama to Bawumia
John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his recent pledge to create jobs for young people, pointing to the government’s inability to fulfill earlier promises to create jobs. The …
Read More »We’ll react “squarely” to any attempts to subvert the electoral process – Mustapha Gbande
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) deputy general secretary, Mr. Mustapha Gbande, has strongly warned the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) against any purported attempts to influence the results of the general elections scheduled for December 7. Mr. Gbande issued a warning, saying that the NDC would not stand for …
Read More »Napo slams NDC for allegedly supporting a vigilante group
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been criticized by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the vice presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), for establishing a vigilante group on the same day that the country launched its National Peace Campaign in preparation for the 2024 elections. Speaking during …
Read More »Vote for a leader whose vision aligns with global trends – Bawumia to Ghanaian youth
Vice President Dr. Mahamdu Baswumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, has stated that his interactive meeting with the youth on Sunday, November 3, provided him with a chance to discuss his revolutionary youth-centered policies with the youth and Ghana’s future. He declared that one of his top concerns …
Read More »“This election should be handled in a transparent, free and fair manner” – GBA President
The forthcoming elections in December should be held with integrity, fairness, and transparency, according to Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President Efua Ghartey. During her swearing-in ceremony with the newly appointed GBA executives, Mrs. Ghartey emphasized the vital role that lawyers play in maintaining democratic values during election seasons. “This election …
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