POLITICS

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has denied claims that the Akufo-Addo-led administration has spent recklessly, claiming that money has been wisely used for the long-term sake of the country. In his remarks, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the administration’s dedication to responsible financial management during …

On December 2, 2024, the Electoral Commission is going to hold a special voting session in advance of the general elections that are set for December 7. Voting ahead of the general election day is possible for a select group of registered voters, such as members of the media and …

The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners’ members have demanded the prompt resignation of its officials, claiming poor leadership and a disdain for the organization’s well-being. The executives were accused by the members in a statement of operating the association without responsibility or following the constitution since their election …

Ghana’s public debt increased by GH¢46.4 billion in the first two months of 2024, to reach GH¢658.6 billion ($53.1 billion), according to figures from the Bank of Ghana. As a result, the debt to GDP ratio of the nation is 62.7%. According to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2024 Summary …

Ghana’s government will implement a fixed exchange rate regime for import duty payments for a maximum of six months, according to Movement for Change founder and leader Alan Kyerematen. This measure will lower the high amount of imported inflation in the economy and will be incorporated into his first-year Economic …

The recent intense rains in Accra and other regions of the nation, according to National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, have revealed the government’s deficiency in planning for managing and preventing flooding. The former President bemoaned the fact that the flood situation persisted in spite of this government’s …

Martin A. B. K. Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, has expressed grave concerns about what he perceives to be a deliberate assault by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership, involving prominent individuals such as Alhassan Suhuyini and Sammy Gyamfi. Martin Amidu argues that NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is leading …

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the ranking member of Parliament’s Health Committee, has asked the government to promptly transfer National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) proceeds into the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). He claims that because the NHIA has not gotten any disbursements from the Ministry of Finance this year, it is …

John Abdulai Jinapor, the ranking member of the Parliament’s Energy Committee, claims that the Minority will employ all available legal channels to recover the $12 million that was invested on the Pwalugu multipurpose dam. Speaking to the reporters at the Pwalugu dam site, the ranking member revealed that, since the …

The public has been reassured by Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam about the cedi’s resiliency in spite of recent patterns of depreciation. He addressed mounting worries at the Ministry’s monthly economic briefing, highlighting the currency’s significant resilience through 2024. Minister Adam emphasized that despite some volatility, the cedi’s trend has …