POLITICS

The National Peace Council’s chairman, Rev. Dr. Eric Adu-Gyamfi, has made it clear that the council serves as a mediator and upholds objectivity in situations involving the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The National Peace Council has not taken a position on the contentious measure, Rev. Dr. Adu-Gyamfi said, emphasizing the significance of …

The calendar for the 2024 presidential and legislative elections has been made public by the Electoral Commission (EC), and it states that nominations for candidates will be accepted from September 9 to September 13. On September 23, 2024, ballots for presidential and legislative offices will be cast, marking the pinnacle …

In a press release, the Ministry of Finance begged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to sign the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. The Ministry voiced worries about the possible negative impact on the nation’s ability to receive financial assistance from foreign institutions, specifically the Bretton Woods Institutions. The …

As part of the celebrations for Ghana’s 67th anniversary of independence, President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo honored 46 young, bright students who placed first overall in the most recent Basic Education Certificate Examination. Ten of the forty-six students who made up the overall national best students were …

In observance of Independence Day, the Ministry of the Interior has formally declared that Wednesday, March 6, 2024, will be recognized as a statutory public holiday across the country. The Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, emphasized the importance of this day in Ghanaian history and urged all Ghanaians to …

Former assistant to Akuapem South Member of Parliament Osei Bonsu Amoah, Eric Apeadu Yeboah, has emerged victorious to represent the constituency in parliament. With 267 votes, Apeadu Yeboah, 38, defeated his nearest opponent, Municipal Chief Executive Frank Aidoo, who received 69 votes. Other candidates Kwame Ofori Gyawu and Samuel Annor …

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, also known as the anti-gay bill, was recently passed by Ghana’s Parliament, sparking a flurry of debate about its implications and possible legal obstacles. Though the bill’s goal is to make LGBTQ+ activities more punishable, including jail time for group membership …

The National Democratic Congress’s Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Dr. Rashid Tanko-Computer, expressed concerns about the Electoral Commission’s readiness for the 2024 elections. His worries stem from apparent delays in the election preparations scheduled for December 7. In an interview, Dr. Tanko-Computer underlined that no schedule has been released, …

The House leadership has been urged by the Minority in Parliament to call Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh to provide an update on the government’s response to the recent power outages. The Tamale North MP, Alhassan Suhuyini, voiced concern on Friday, March 1, regarding the negative impacts of the …

The Human Rights Coalition and the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) have expressed regret over the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021’s passing. The groups claim that the bill is not in the best interests of the country, is unconstitutional, and is incredibly ill-conceived. “Now that Parliament …