POLITICS

This Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Minister of Finance is expected to go before Parliament to respond to a pressing inquiry over the National Cathedral project’s expenses from Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Majority Leader. Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that the Minister will be questioned about the National Cathedral …

On Friday, June 28, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) authorized the second evaluation of Ghana’s US$3 billion loan program. The most recent clearance permits the government to receive an immediate payout of US$360 million to support economic recovery. The decision was made subsequent to the nation …

A Bloomberg study published on Friday, June 28th, stated that during the first half of 2024, the Naira, the currency of Nigeria, has underperformed all other currencies worldwide. According to a Bloomberg analysis, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s attempts to fortify the Naira have been impeded by devaluation, a lack …

Yaw Acheampong Boafo, the president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has demanded an end to the politicization of the country’s legal system. His comments coincide with the nation’s growing political analysis of prominent legal decisions. On Sunday, June 30, at the Martyrs of the Rule of Law Remembrance Service …

Alhaji Animu Mohammed Adams has been removed from his role as the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Northern Region Director of Elections. The NDC is the main opposition party. The party said in a letter dated June 19, 2024, and signed by General Secretary Mr. Fifi Kwetey, that Mr. Animu Mohammed …

The Ghana Police Service has stated that it has been aware of certain media stories implying that Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector-General of Police, has been requested to take a leave of absence. In contrast to what has been reported, the IGP and Police are still on duty. “We …

The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been called to appear before the Functional Executive Committee by the party’s General Secretary. Media allegations that the party’s parliamentary candidate for Assin Central, Shaibu Migyimah, has withdrawn due to misbehavior have made the invitation necessary. It is said …

Due to galamsey activities by Chinese and retired military personnel at Manse near Bibiani, the Anhwiaso East forest reserve under the Bibiani District Forest Services Division in the Western North region is seriously in danger of being destroyed. In an interview with Nana Bonya III, Kyeame Panin of the Bibiani …

In the event that he wins the presidency on December 7, former president and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has pledged to build social housing that is both really affordable and readily available for regular Ghanaians. On Thursday, June 27, 2024, Mr. Mahama presented his ideas to …

Nurein Shiabu Migyimah, the largest opposition party, has been removed from consideration as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Assin Central due to allegations of immoral behavior and anti-party actions. Following several concerns, the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee deliberated and investigated extensively, and as a result, …