POLITICS

In the event that he wins the December elections, National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his pledge to legalize the operations of “okada” riders. In order to guarantee appropriate business regulation, he has also stated his plan to offer electric motorbikes for commercial usage and to …

John Dramani Mahama, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has expressed reservations over President Akufo-Addo’s order to Parliament to stop sending the anti-gay bill to him for ratification. In a letter dated March 18, 2024, the Office of the President asked Parliament to hold off on giving President Nana …

The Office of the President has requested that Parliament hold off on sending President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo the newly enacted Anti-LGBT+ Bill for ratification. The President referenced two cases that are now pending before the Supreme Court for an order of interlocutory injunction against the Bill. In a statement …

Ghana has received a warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to give in to pressure from holders of Eurobonds during the restructuring negotiations pertaining to around $13 billion. During her official visit to Ghana, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with President Akufo-Addo and issued a warning that …

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for a swift resolution of the impasse between the regional blocs on the continent and the breakaway member states of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, citing the grave consequences for peace and security on the continent and the impending …

Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kintampo North Constituency, is grumbling about the rise in cybercrime. The MP laments that despite police attempts to crack down on fraudulent operations, some of his constituents have been victims of impersonation, among other crimes. Mr. Joseph Kwame Kumah warns parents …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission is requesting that the Electricity Company of Ghana publish a load management timetable in relation to power disruptions that the power distributor has blamed on 630 overloaded transformers during peak hours. “Load management timetable corresponding with the timelines and duration for each transformer injection” is …

The African Games preparation and organization budget and expenses are being subject to a forensic audit, as demanded by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This follows South Africa’s decision, in accordance with International Hockey Federation regulations, to withdraw its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the currently-running 13th African Games …

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa, tragically passed away while in Nigeria. The 83-year-old diplomat will be buried in Ghana in accordance with Islamic tradition after being returned home. In Ghana’s diplomatic scene, Rashid Bawa played a number of important roles. Notably, he represented …

Critical issues regarding Ghana’s energy sector challenges were addressed by Abena Osei-Asare, the minister of state-designate for the Finance Ministry, during her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on March 13, 2024. Unpaid bills and unauthorized meter connections were the two main causes of the sporadic power supply problems, or “Dumsor,” …