POLITICS

The confession of an illegal miner in Ghana has revealed a shocking and disturbing practice involving the sacrifice of newborn babies on illegal mining (galamsey) sites in exchange for gold. The anonymous miner disclosed that some illegal miners collaborate with nurses to procure newborn babies, whom they then sacrifice by …

The occurrence of coup d’état, a forceful overthrow of a legitimate government by a faction within the military or political elite, has been a recurring topic in African nations, with recent instances in various countries. Concerns about the possibility of a coup in Ghana have also emerged. This article explores …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, says Ghana must be cautious of civil revolution and disobedience rather than military takeovers in disrupting the democratic values of the country. He said to some of the citizens, democracy had not lived up to its billing as anticipated, resulting in erosion …

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has justified the Ghana Revenue Authority’s 10% withholding tax on all gross gaming winnings scheduled to commence on Tuesday, August 15. According to him, betting does not encourage hard work but rather teaches people to engage in lazy activities. Speaking in an …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the frontpages of the various news papers in Ghana today,   The Chronicle         Daily Graphic           Ghanaian Times              New Weekend Crusading Guide             …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for a concerted effort among stakeholders to formulate a national policy to adopt a local language as the country’s official language. He described Ghana’s current official language – the English language as another man’s language, saying; “no society develops with …

Mr. Julius Debrah, a former chief of staff, has denied rumors that he is a candidate to be John Dramani Mahama’s running mate in the 2024 elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement dated August 9, the former Chief of Staff said he’s not interested in such …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected claims that it has suspended its women’s organizer for Kumawu Constituency for allegedly declaring her support for the presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen. News was rife in media circles that the party suspended Madam Akua Afriyie for allegedly …

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has warned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo against sending Ghanaian troops to Niger, which recently experienced a coup d’état. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM, Asiedu Nketiah, on August 9, 2023, Asiedu Nketiah described the intention of …

The Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF-Ghana) has become aware of a letter in circulation believed to be emanating from the Council of State purported to be its response to concerns brought to the Council by the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the appointment of two known …