The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024 has been formally signed into law by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The law, which was approved by Parliament in July, intends to address the sociocultural, political, and economic inequalities that have historically placed women at a disadvantage because of patriarchal structures and …

The National House of Chiefs President, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has dismissed demands for a complete ban on mining operations in Ghana. Rather, in order to encourage safe mining, the President of the National House of Chiefs is pushing for stricter rules. His position is in response to growing political …

John Mahama, the former president, has received advice not to disparage respected imams, pastors, and chiefs without cause. Mahama’s recent words against religious and traditional leaders seem to be an expression of exasperation, according to Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice presidential candidate. Following remarks interpreted …

Ghana’s cocoa output has decreased, and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the incumbent administration for it, citing rampant theft and poor management. Speaking during a gathering with the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs as part of his campaign tour, Mr. Mahama questioned …

Mohammed Kassim, the chairman of the Gomoa West constituency for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been taken into custody at the Bakaano police station in Cape Coast. The chairman was arrested for an unspecified reason, but family sources believe it may have something to do with the recent altercation …

If elected as the next President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to build a mini harbour and a maritime defense system for the residents of Sege. In addition to promoting economic growth by enhancing the infrastructure for the regional fishing …

John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential candidate for 2024, claims that the next administration he leads would bring back automatic posting for nursing students upon graduation. During a brief campaign stop at the Ntrotroso College of Nursing and Midwifery in the Asutifi North Constituency, Mr. Mahama gave the …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has taken a strong stance against the National Cathedral project, calling the building site the “world’s most expensive swimming pool” and harshly criticizing it. Dr. Forson vented his dissatisfaction on Tuesday, September 17, on Twitter over the project’s lack of progress. …

Students at the University of Ghana have chosen Adjei Yeboah Maradona, popularly known as GURU, to lead the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). GURU is the lapaz-toyata hitmaker and popular highlife artist. At the conclusion of the student elections on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Mr. Yeboah received an astounding 9,455 votes, …

The Public Financial Management Act (ACT 921) of 2016 would be amended by the next NDC government, according to former president John Dramani Mahama, to place a limit on the amount of money the nation may borrow from foreign creditors. During his campaign tour in the Greater Region, the NDC …