POLITICS

In a fiery press conference held at the Ghana International Press Centre on Sunday, 29th September 2024, Alan Kyerematen, presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, took a bold stance against the ongoing detention of young protesters who participated in the Democracy Hub demonstrations. The protests, which aimed to spotlight the …

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has questioned the rationale behind the most recent increase in water and electricity rates, emphasizing that the move will further erode customers’ buying power. On Saturday, September 28, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced an increase in water tariffs of 1.86% and …

With effect from October 1, 2024, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced further hikes in water and power rates of 1.86% and 3.02%, respectively. This is a periodic assessment procedure carried out by the Commission every quarter to make sure that tariffs accurately reflect changes in …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to put in endless hours to make sure that, should he be elected president in the general elections of 2024, Ghanaians live better lives. Mahama further promised to always tell the truth to Ghanaians and to maintain transparency as …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo emphasized the vital role Ghanaian journalists play in preserving the country’s democracy during the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, which took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This is especially important as the 2024 elections approach. Speaking to a group of media experts, …

John Dramani Mahama, the former president of Ghana, has admitted that it will be challenging to boost the country’s economy when he returns to office in 2025. He contends that because the present administration has completely ruined the nation’s economy, it would take a genius to fix it. “I know …

Dr. Bossman Asare, a deputy chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), has advised Ghanaians to have faith in the EC as a whole to conduct the elections, rather than focusing on any one member of the commission. His remarks come in response to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s worries over …

Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, the president of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has urged the government, the courts, and the Ghana Police Service to free the demonstrators from the Democracy Hub group who have been placed under detention. His request comes after a violent demonstration against illegal mining in Accra on …

  At the 28th GJA Media Awards, Media Without Borders writer, reporter, and producer Edward Adeti was awarded the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) P.A.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year 2023. A syndicate whose acts may have cost lives was exposed by Adeti’s investigative article, “Stealing from the Sick,” which also …

Free, fair, and transparent general elections in December have been demanded by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. Such values are essential for preserving peace and guaranteeing Ghanaians accept the results of the election, according to Otumfuo. In order to maintain national cohesion and the legitimacy of the election, the …