POLITICS

The Deputy Chairman of Operations of the Electoral Commission (EC), Samuel Tettey has stated the Electoral Commission of Ghana is in no position to rig elections for any political party or candidate. He explained that the electoral process is transparent and involves all stakeholders, particularly political parties, making it difficult …

In the approaching election, spiritualist and independent 2020 candidate for Offinso North, John Dramani Mahama, has thrown his support behind the NDC and former president. Speaking on Mabato), the well-known spiritualist praised John Dramani Mahama for devising a novel policy that will ease systemic strain and generate jobs.   “Let’s …

The final funeral rites for the late Member of Parliament for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, will take place today, Saturday, May 18, 2024. According to the family’s directives, the funeral arrangements will be held at Onwe, a suburb of Ejisu, where his one-week observation was …

Parliament has approved the nomination of nine Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo. The President in his first ministerial reshuffle since 2017 designated Dr Bernard Okoe Boye as the Minister of Health, Lydia Seyram Alhassan as the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, and Dakoa Newman as the Minister for …

The arrival of the remains of the late deputy finance minister and member of parliament for Ejisu, John Ampontuah Kumah, was met with a sombre gathering of elatives, sympathizers, and constituents.     For the burial and last funeral ceremonies, which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, the …

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has made fun of Vice President and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by exploiting his campaign slogan, “IT IS POSSIBLE.”   On Friday, May 17, Gyamfi enumerated several of alleged shortcomings of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration …

Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, underscores the pressing issue of insufficient investment hindering fintech innovation across Africa. At the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, Dr. Addison emphasizes the pivotal role of investment in fueling innovation and advancing the continent’s digital finance agenda. Despite Africa’s promising fintech …

The third edition of the African Media Convention, officially opening on May 16, began on Wednesday, May 15 in Accra. It is themed: “The African Media We Want: Enhancing Freedom, Innovation, and Sustainability in a Dynamic Media Landscape”. With over 2,000 participants drawn from across Africa, including journalists, policymakers, Ministers …

Based on the information gathered, the Chief Justice has received a petition from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo asking for the dismissal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng. The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was sent to the President by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu and conveyed to Justice Gertrude Torkonoo …

Members of the 8th Parliament are expected to return to the House today for an emergency sitting. The recall follows a petition from the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, requesting the sitting to consider outstanding government business. In a letter directed to the Speaker by the Majority leader, reference was made …