POLITICS

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader in Parliament, has stated unequivocally that he will never hold the position of Minority Leader for what he claims are spiritual grounds. Afenyo-Markin said it would be unwise and symbolic for him to hold that seat with only three weeks until the general election …

John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential candidate, claims that Ghanaians’ willingness to support the NDC in this year’s election has been stoked by the country’s growing cost of living and disregard for the law. Speaking at the “Worship with the Clergy” event in Kumasi, the former president claimed …

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP’s vice presidential candidate, has urged the people of Gonjaland to support a political party with a stronger track record of delivering development. He contends that since achieving development is the real goal of democracy, it is the responsibility of the electorate to choose political …

John Agyekum Kufour, the former president of Ghana, believes that the four parliamentary candidates’ intention to run in the 2024 election cannot be interpreted as cross-carpeting. He believes that the current impasse in Ghana’s Parliament should not have resulted from their decision, which has no bearing on the current Parliament. …

As Alan Kyerematen’s Caravan crew swoops down on the Northern Regions, bringing with them new hope and a rejuvenated vision, excitement has exploded. Ahead of the general election on December 7, regional executives from the Movement for Change’s North East and Upper East Regions are meeting with chiefs, elders, youth, …

Sammy Gyamfi, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) National Communications Officer, voiced harsh criticism of the present administration, which is headed by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, during an appearance on Joy News Newsfile on November 9. Gyamfi claimed that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration had “clearly lost control of …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiahas, the NPP’s vice president and presidential candidate, emphasized the importance of the Free Senior High School policy in closing the wealth and poverty gaps in society and accelerating Ghana’s progress. Since the Akufo-Addo administration implemented the Free SHS policy in 2017, more than 5.7 million children have …

Outgoing Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Agyapong has issued a dire warning that the very livelihood of Ghanaian workers may be in jeopardy due to the country’s ongoing legislative impasse. Agyapong emphasized the possible impact on public sector salaries, a problem that goes right to the core of …

Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice presidential candidate, stressed that the Savannah Region was created to promote development for the Gonjaland rather than to sow discord. He expressed this opinion when he paid a courtesy call at the Ndewura Jakpa Palace in Damongo, Savannah Region, to …

A court injunction prohibiting the strike by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has been obtained by the National Labour Commission (NLC). The Association claims that the industrial action coincides with the government’s deadline of October 31 to fulfill their requests. This comes after notice was given …