POLITICS

It was all applause for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia when he joined the leadership and members of the Methodist Church of Ghana (MCG) to commission its newly constructed head office complex in Accra yesterday. This was when he literally turned his speech into a mini sermon, indicating that his …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has lashed out at former President John Dramani Mahama for criticizing the government’s decision to increase the price of a bag of cocoa to GH₵1,300. Mahama had described the government as “insensitive” to the plight of farmers, saying that the increase was not enough. In …

  Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today,  Wednesday, September 13, 2023.       The Daily Searchlight       The Informer       Daily Analyst         Ghanaian Times           …

The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has refuted claims of having daily contact with former President John Mahama. This denial comes after Commissioner of Police, COP Alex Mensah alleged before the parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the controversial conversation involving some senior police officers and a politician …

Member of Parliament for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro constituency in the Greater Accra and a well-known member of the Alan for President campaign, Sylvester Tetteh, has joined the campaign of the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries on 4 November 2023. Speaking on Metro TV’s …

The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare has denied having a working relationship with Daniel Bugri Naabu. Appearing before the Parliament’s ad-hoc committee on Tuesday (12 September), Dampare said, “Honorable chair, I do not have a working relationship with him [Bugri Naabu]. “I know Bugri Naabu and my knowledge …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has denied running a one-man show at the Ghana Police Service. Dampare was responding to allegations that he was responsible for the leaked tape that has sparked a lot of controversy in recent days. Addressing the parliamentary committee probing the leaked …

The Ghana Police Service has approved the new arrangement by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its demonstration against the Bank of Ghana. This comes after the party, for the second time, rescheduled its planned protest to demand the resignation of the Central Bank governors for October 3. While …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare says no individual has the power to determine the outcome of elections as it was heard in the leaked tape. Speaking before Parliament’s Committee tasked to probe into a ‘leaked IGP tape’ to oust him from office, he said, elections …

Former Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Catherine Afeku, has announced her decision to support Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s bid for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer position. Catherine Afeku, a member of Alan Kyerematen’s campaign team, expressed her new stance citing discussions with party elders and personal contemplation …