POLITICS

K.T. Hammond, the head of the parliamentary panel looking into the censure motion against Ken Ofori Atta, recalled past assertions that he doesn’t purchase fuel. On Thursday, November 17, 2022, the chairman of the ad hoc parliamentary committee looking into Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, against whom the minority caucus has …

In order to ensure that the National Democratic Congress is able to learn the results of the 2024 elections on the first night after votes close, Mr. Fifi Kwetey has pledged to put in place mechanisms. On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, following the screening and voting of nominees at the …

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Council of Elders has given notice that it will meet with the president to discuss the growing calls for the ouster of Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta. The party’s elders have discussed the matter and want to meet with the president to discuss the best …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians not to visit Abuja, Nigeria, unless it is absolutely necessary. This declaration comes after local Abuja officials voiced concerns about security. The government claims that hotels operating in residential structures in Abuja have been ordered to close owing to …

In connection with the riots that took place at the Ashanti regional NDC executives election conducted on Sunday, November 13, 2022, the police have detained one additional person. With the arrest of suspect Bashiru Atta, there are now four people in custody for the disturbances. Yahya Shaibu Tia and Fati …

Three Nkrumahist political organizations have begun negotiations to band together in an effort to unseat the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Convention People’s Party (CPP), the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), and the People’s National Convention are the three Nkrumahist parties (PNC). On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Nana Ofori Owusu, …

Akwasi Addae, also known as Odike, is the founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), and he asserts that the Electoral Commission (EC) is being utilized against him. He claimed that President Akufo-Addo now uses the arbitrator for all political parties as a weapon to carry out his …

There are now 98 New Patriotic Party(NPP) lawmakers who are now asking for the dismissal of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The expulsion of Charles Adu Boahen, the minister of state for finance, and Ken Ofori-Atta was previously demanded by the 80 MPs. After meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, …

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the majority leader, and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have reconciled after the latter accused the former of plotting against him. A day after the majority leader attacked Gabby Otchere-Darko harshly, the two were seen together in a widely circulated photo with …

The public and, more especially, importers of used automobiles have been told by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) that, as of January 1, 2023, all used vehicles imported into Ghana must be accompanied by a current Certificate of Conformance (CoC) from an authorized authority. According to the GSA, the certificate …