All parties engaged in the nation’s electoral process have been urged by the National House of Chief to give top priority to creating a calm and open atmosphere for the next elections in 2024. The House of Chiefs emphasized how important it is to have free and fair elections in …

24 Hour Economy already exists in Ghana and is not a new policy The coming of the 24-hour Economy? A 24-hour economy refers to an economic system where businesses and activities operate around the clock, 24 hours a day. This concept has gained prominence in modern society due to increased …

A new ban on motorbikes and tricycles near the Kumasi Airport has been announced by the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC). With immediate effect, it is forbidden for any rider to proceed past the Airport Roundabout in the direction of the airport. The Council justified the restriction with reference to …

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, a member of parliament representing the Ashanti Region’s Manhyia South Constituency, has submitted his papers for nomination to run in the 2024 parliamentary elections. His filing marks his fifth attempt to win the seat since Manhyia was the constituency’s name in 2008. He has served as …

The GH¢786.9 million budget set aside by the Electoral Commission for the general elections of 2024 has received approval from Parliament. It received an approval on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The House has also requested that the GH¢140.7 million shortfall be addressed by the Ministry of Finance in order to …

Dr. Gideon Boako, the vice president’s Technical Advisor, has declared his candidacy for the Tano North seat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He stated that calls from opinion leaders and delegates to keep the seat out of the hands of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had an impact on …

According to Pierre Laporte, the country director of the World Bank, Ghana’s bilateral creditors are almost ready to provide an assurance to support the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board meeting regarding Ghana’s debt. This agreement is a crucial prerequisite for the release of the IMF bailout, which is worth $600 …

In the Ashanti and Eastern Regions, the Electoral Commission (EC) schedules to hold District Level Elections (DLEs) in about 40 districts. This follows the Eastern Region and portions of the Ashanti Region’s DLEs being postponed. The elections are scheduled for this Thursday, December 21, 2023. Voter errors found on ballots, …

If John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), wins the next elections, he will implement a 20 percent allowance for teachers in rural areas. Mr. Mahama emphasized the vital need for such an allowance to draw educators to underserved rural communities struggling with a teacher shortage …

The Offinsohene elect is 68-year-old royal Nana Amoako Poku of the Offinso Ahyirem Royal Family. On Monday, December 18, 2023, at a meeting of the Asanteman Council in Kumasi, his name was mentioned. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, presided at the final Asanteman Council meeting of 2023. The Offinso …