Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, is set to be sworn in as the country’s leader on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the iconic Black Star Square in Accra. Preparations are in high gear to host a ceremony that will attract national and international attention.   Distinguished guests confirm attendance Mr …

Ghana’s 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will officially be dissolved today, 6th January 2025, ushering in the inauguration of the 9th Parliament. This marks the conclusion of the legislative term, which began on 7th January 2021, and signifies another milestone in the country’s democratic journey. The dissolution ceremony will …

The Speaker of the yet-to-be dissolved 8th Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed gratitude to the President-elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama for endorsing his nomination for the role of Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. John Dramani Mahama in a press statement on Sunday, January 5, 2025, …

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has officially directed the Parliamentary Leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to nominate The Right Honourable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. The decision follows consultations with the leadership of the NDC and underscores Bagbin’s distinguished service …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has retained his parliamentary seat for Techiman South following a court-mandated collation of results conducted at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) regional office in Accra. Korsah secured 46,663 votes, defeating Christopher Bayere Basongti of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who polled …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging the Accra High Court’s ruling on the mandamus applications brought by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). On January 4, 2025, the High Court ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to finalize the collation of …

The inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama is set to take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Black Star Square in Accra. The planning committee has outlined the seating and security arrangements for the event.   Event Layout and Security: The Black Star Square will be divided into …

Colonel Isaac Amponsah, the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Akufo-Addo, has fully recovered after collapsing during the President’s final State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday. Col. Amponsah collapsed midway through the address but received immediate medical attention on-site before being transported to the 37 Military Hospital for further …

Kwabena Frimpong, an Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Management expert, has proposed comprehensive safety reforms to prevent tragedies like the recent Kantamanto Market fire. He emphasized the need for electrical audits, emergency preparedness training for traders, and improved waste management systems as crucial steps to mitigate fire risks in Ghana’s …

The Member of Parliament-elect for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has announced the death of his father, Engineer John William Kudzo Anato-Dumelo Snr, at the age of 75. In a Facebook post, Dumelo shared the emotional account of his last moments with his father, revealing that their final conversation took …