GENERAL NEWS

Mrs. Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, the former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has stated that she does not see herself contesting elections to become a Member of Parliament (MP). According to her, she is not a card-bearing member of any political party, nor does she plan to join any party. …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.    The Daily Searchlight       Daily Guide       Daily Graphic       The Daily Dispatch         The Ghanaian Observer         The …

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to refine 400kg of gold daily. The Accra-based refinery produces 24-carat gold with a 99.99% purity rate, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s journey to add value to its mineral resources. The …

In 2020, former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu identified former President John Dramani Mahama as the mysterious ‘Government Official 1’ in the Airbus scandal involving the procurement of aircraft for the Government of Ghana. Although Mr Mahama denied the accusation, members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) continued to insist …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three new Ambassadors, including Deputy Chief of Staff, Fawaz Aliu, who will serve as Ambassador-At-Large in addition to his current role. The appointments were announced during a ceremony at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, August 7.   Major General Charles Kojo Abedi Awity …

The Office of the Attorney General has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision that acquitted and discharged Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in the ambulance procurement case. The AG in a Notice of Appeal filed on August 8, 2024, argued that the majority …

The executives and members of the Bono Regional branch of the ‘Youth Caucus for Alan,’ have declared their support and pledged commitment to Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate. They promised to work hard in the electioneering to ensure Alhaji Dr Bawumia won the General …

Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified former president John Dramani Mahama as the Government Official 1 in the Airbus Scandal. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, August 8, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng also confirmed the brother of the former president, Samuel Mahama, as intermediary …

The former Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, has opened up about alleged threats and personal challenges she faced during her tenure from 2015 to June 2018. In an upcoming episode of Joy News’ Personality Profile, Ms Osei shared the harrowing details of her experiences, revealing the severe …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced plans to host presidential and vice-presidential debates in October 2024. Despite earlier criticism from the National Democratic Congress over a lack of engagement, the IEA says it has since initiated discussions with various political parties to ensure their participation. Speaking to the …