The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) faces sanctions from the Catholic Bishops Conference in the coming election if President Akufo-Addo does not sign the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law. The Finance Ministry expressed worries that such a move might compromise Ghana’s chances of receiving GHS3 billion from the World Bank, but …

A journalist named Richard Dela Sky has sued Parliament in the Supreme Court over the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill’s passing. After years of discussion, lawmakers unanimously approved the contentious bill on February 28, 2024. Members of Parliament are putting more and more pressure on President Akufo-Addo to sign the bill into law. …

In order to secure victory in this year’s elections, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) general secretary John Boadu has counseled party members to conduct a door-to-door campaign. Mr. Boadu appealed to polling station executives and party members to exercise caution during the elections and not restrict their campaign solely to …

The Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, is pleading with lawmakers to support the completion of the National Cathedral project, which has generated a great deal of controversy. Setting March 2024 as the original completion date, the cathedral’s construction has run into difficulties. …

President Akufo-Akufo-Addo has asked all parties involved to hold off on taking any further action on the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill enacted by Parliament until the Supreme Court rules on a challenge brought by an interested citizen. The President said that it would be appropriate to wait for the Supreme Court’s decision …

The 13th African Games, which will take place in Accra, Ghana, from March 8–23, 2024, will see the Ministry of Youth and Sports transform the Borteyman Sports Complex into a University of Sports for Development after the event. The Ministry claims that this is being done to guarantee the quality …

President Akufo-Addo has assured the diplomatic community in Ghana that the country’s enviable human rights records will not be compromised. The President said while he has noticed the anxiety caused by the passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill among the diplomatic community, they should …

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, is happy that the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ law was just approved, according to a representative for him. On February 28, 2024, the anti-LGBTQ+ bill was enacted by Parliament following nearly three years of debate. The measure requires anyone who identify as LGBTQ+ to …

Despite financial setbacks, the government is committed to completing all road projects started during the Akufo-Addo administration as soon as possible, according to Minister of Roads and Highways Francis Asenso-Boakye. The Minister reminded the people of the government’s commitment during a site visit to the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Project, which …

The leading telecom service provider in Ghana, Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), has released its financial results for the year that ended on December 31, 2023. The company demonstrated its adaptability and tenacity in the face of a difficult operating climate by achieving exceptional growth in key financial measures. In order …