POLITICS

The Ghana Statistical Service’s most recent forecasts show that the country’s population has surpassed 33 million and is anticipated to reach 52.47 million by 2050. According to the statistical agency, Ghana’s population was 30.8 million at the end of the 2021 population and housing census. However, between 2021 and 2030, …

The third installment of Ghana’s rescue package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been given to the government, totaling US$360 million. This morning, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Central Bank’s account was formally credited with the funds intended for stabilizing the local currency and supporting the budget. It comes …

A nationwide strike is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, according to the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG). The Association expressed dissatisfaction about the government’s inability to execute the new compensation structure that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission approved, even though an agreement …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo gave a keynote address at the SDGs Action Summit 2024, stressing both the continuous issues that need to be resolved and the noteworthy advancements Ghana has achieved in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In her opening remarks, President Akufo-Addo thanked national and international partners …

Joseph Yamin, the National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been informed that the party has devised a plan to counteract any attempts at electoral tampering in advance of the national elections in December. The ruling New Patriotic Party is allegedly using any methods necessary, including vote-stealing, …

A planned meeting with K.T. Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, was boycotted by about five cement manufacturers on Monday, July 1, due to disagreements about a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) that would control cement prices. Manufacturers Dangote, Supacem, Ghacem, Diamond Cement, and CIMAF were said to have objected …

Ghana has received praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its outstanding economic performance in the face of global difficulties. IMF mission leader for Ghana, Stephane Roudette, commended the nation for its noteworthy progress under the IMF-sponsored Post COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG) during a joint news conference …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), formally introduced Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, his running mate, to the party’s national officials. Today, July 1, 2024, the presentation was held at the party headquarters located in Asylum Down, Greater Accra Region. In compliance with the NPP …

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has strongly advised the public to abstain from any speculation regarding the current problems facing the cedi and to avoid taking any measures that would cause the currency to become even more unstable. This caution follows remarks made by Bolgatanga Central Member …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a warning to Ghanaian politicians, stating that they should take note of the recent events in Kenya, particularly as the nation gets ready for a pivotal election on December 7. The Speaker urged politicians, especially members of Parliament, to ensure …