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Renowned Ghanaian economist, Dr. Kofi Amoah, has reacted to criticism of former president John Dramani Mahama’s possible presidential comeback made by Majority Leader of Parliament Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin. During a press briefing in parliament on April 19, 2024, Afenyo-Markin, who is also the Effutu Member of Parliament, questioned Mahama’s ability …

The leader of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC), Alan Kyerematen, has challenged New Patriotic Party (NPP) members who criticize him to show proof of their own achievements. Defending his own track record, Kyerematen emphasized that his achievements speak for themselves and suggested that those who doubt his capabilities should …

The Majority in Parliament is urging Ghanaians to rebuff the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the December elections, citing the opposition party’s alleged lack of innovative solutions to the nation’s challenges. They argue that victory for the NDC could potentially trigger a leadership crisis within the party, especially considering that …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that six aspirants have been cleared to contest in the upcoming Ejisu by-election. The nominations closed on Thursday, April 18, with some candidates racing against time to submit their forms at the EC’s Ejisu district office in the Ashanti Region. Leading the pack is …

With a promise to see the projects through to completion, the government has started rehabilitating major roads within the communities that make up the Ejisu Municipality. Francis Asenso Boakye, the minister of roads and highways, refuted claims that the projects were carried out because of the upcoming by-election in the area …

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, didn’t hold back in criticising former President Mahama, labelling him as the laziest President Ghana has ever seen. Mustapha directly addressed Mahama’s inability to manage his personal office, questioning how someone who can’t handle their own office hours …

The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has filed his nomination at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) office to contest the upcoming by-election as an Independent Candidate. His decision is fueled by what he perceives as the reluctance of the national leadership of the …

Eleven members of the People’s National Convention’s (PNC) National Executive Committee (NEC) have resigned to establish a new political entity called the People’s National Party (PNP). Their decision stemmed from their disagreement with a recent High Court ruling on April 8, which reinstated David Apasera as the party’s leader while …

The Electoral Commission EC of Ghana has begun recruitment of temporary officials to aid in the conduct of activities for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Registration officers, exhibition officers, presiding officers, and jobs for registration assistance, exhibition assistance, and polling assistance are among the responsibilities that are being sought. This …

The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, was scolded in a viral video, by a Muslim leader for supposedly engaging in religious politics. It is not clear what the deputy minister said but Garkuwan Gababas, an advisor to Zongo …