OPINION

The Ministry of Health has appealed to the leadership of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) to reconsider the decision to strike and return to the negotiation table. The Ministry said this is necessary to ensure that ongoing negotiations proceed smoothly. “The Ministry can confirm that negotiations are ongoing …

Faith-based organisations and religious groups across the country have been urged to pray steadfastly and prioritise peace messages in their sermons ahead of the 2024 general elections in the country. The call was made by Mr. Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the deputy minister of health and member of parliament for the …

In 2020, an overwhelming 13 million Ghanaians demonstrated their democratic power by voting, marking a staggering 79% voter turnout. A slim majority of 51.3% cast their ballots for the NPP, while 47.4% supported the NDC, leaving a scant 1% for minor parties. Projections for 2024 anticipate a similar turnout of …

The Vice-President of Ghana and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to address the nation on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, unveiling his vision for the country in his quest to succeed his boss, President Nana Akufo-Addo in January 2025. However, the anticipation of this address is …

Chris Hughton has named Salisu Mohammed and Antoine Semenyo in his starting lineup for Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations group B opener against Cape Verde. Salisu who plays for AS Monaco, will be making his first competitive appearance for the Black Stars since the World Cup game against Uruguay in …

Hon. John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as “SIR John,” the First Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South of the Ashanti Region, has urged party delegates, particularly those in his constituency, to elect a candidate who is well-versed in the political landscape. The …

George Pese-Danquah a Ph.D candidate at the University of Bradford, UK, has written a piece, stating, the imperative for the NPP delegates in the Berekum West Constituency to present a winnable parliamentary candidate cannot be overstated in the impending 2024 elections.   The outcome of this election holds significant ramifications, …

A founding member of the ruling New Patriotic Party NPP, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe has stated that Ghana will be in big trouble if the prevailing corruption does not stop. Dr. Tamakloe who is a member of the Ghana Today Coalition of Statesmen further called on President Akufo-Addo and the …

The Paramount Chief of Lower Axim Traditional Area, Awulae Attibrikusu III, criticized the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government for its handling of the fight against illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). According to him, politicians finance nearly 90% of galamsey in Ghana, making the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government’s effort in fighting …

Former environment minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has lamented the developmental challenges that Ghana continues to face decades after independence. The revered medic and academician traces the challenges Ghana faces back to 1966 when the First Republican Constitution was overthrown. “Ghana has not done as well as it should have done …