POLITICS

Former president John Dramani Mahama, who is running for flagbearer for the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has praised entrepreneur Ernest Kobeah for supporting him by dropping out of the campaign. The businessman’s choice to withdraw from the contest despite having paid the nomination fee is “exemplary,” according to …

The death of the member of parliament for the Ashanti region’s Kumawu constituency has been officially reported to the head of the Electoral Commission, according to Speaker of the House Alban S.K Bagbin. This indicates that the position has been declared vacant in anticipation of a byelection that the EC …

Yesterday in Parliament, a three-person delegation from the National Executives of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) paid the Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin a courtesy visit. The delegation urged Parliament to request the Ghana Bar Association’s advice and opinions on bills as they proceeded through the various stages …

On Friday, March 31, 2023, the legislature had an extended session and approved three new tax laws. The Minority Caucus in the House opposed the aforementioned taxes strongly as well, but the Majority was able to mobilize all of their votes on that particular day to pass the taxes. The …

At a joint news conference with US Vice President Kamala Harris, veteran attorney Moses Foh-Amoaning criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his response to a query about the anti-LGBT bill being discussed by Parliament. He claimed that Akufo-Addo lost a significant chance to convey Ghana’s position on LGBTQI+ rights …

India’s High Commissioner for Ghana, His Excellency Sugandh Rajaram, paid a courtesy visit to President Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in Parliament today. The High Commissioner underscored the importance of the India-Ghana partnership, stating that Ghana and India have shared a strong bond of gratitude since independence. Commissioner called for more …

The late MP’s family has forbidden the Kumawu seat chapter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from joining the late MP’s funeral. This seat is in the Ashanti Region. Additionally prohibited from attending the burial is Hon. Addai Agyekum, the district chief executive for the Sekyere Kumawu district. The NPP’s …

Former Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Mayor Kojo Bonsu is confident he will lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2024 general election by winning the NDC presidential primary. “I think I have the confidence and trust in myself to be one of the people to lead the NDC into …

The Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29), as amended, has been applauded by the Psychological Association of Ghana for decriminalizing attempted suicide in the country. Since anyone who tries suicide is assumed to have a serious mental illness and can receive psychological therapy under the provisions of the Mental Health …

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic, asked the United Nations Security Council and the international community to prioritize the battle against terrorism and violent extremism. His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to the fight against the global canker while …