POLITICS

Parliament has directed the arrest of the Northern Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA) for failing to lodge over GH¢160,000 internally generated funds in the designated Consolidated Fund Transit account of the Authority. The 2022 Auditor General’s report cites the Northern Regional Management of the Sports Authority for …

The Minister of Local Government and Decentralization, Dan Botwe, stated that the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, revoked the appointments of twenty-four district chief executives because he wanted to assemble a strong team to carry out government goals. On Friday, 2 February 2023, the president revoked the appointments …

About 35% of supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have indicated that they do not believe that the flagbearer of their party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has what it takes to revive Ghana’s economy, a poll by Global Info Analytics has showed. According to the survey, 18% of NPP …

Asaase News sources close to the government have confirmed that cabinet, at a meeting held on Friday 2 February 2024, has unanimously agreed to drop the previously approved policy of charging 15% value added tax (VAT) on electricity. This means that power consumers will no longer be required to pay …

Once again, Ghana stands at the crossroads of major political decision-making, where the actions taken today will shape the future of the nation. In this regard, it is crucial for the citizenry to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the two leading political parties; the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and …

Ghana is set to import 2,500 tonnes of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire and 1,000 tonnes from Nigeria. Delivery is expected to be made through the Tema Port. This information was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo …

The Youth Organizer Diaspora of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Spain Branch, Hanson Dartey, has resigned from the party, effective immediately. In his resignation statement, which was sighted by GhanaWeb, Hanson Dartey explained that he is resigning from the party because he has concluded that it has completely diverted …

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate hopeful for Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, Retired COP George Tuffour, is reportedly considering running as an Independent in the forthcoming 2024 parliamentary election.   This comes after Madam Shirley Kyei emerged victorious over the incumbent MP, Hon Emmanuel Agyei Anwhire, and the retired …

Financial analyst and US economist, Scott Bolshevik, has shared what he believes to be the reason behind the mass sacking of District Chief Executives by President Akufo-Addo. According to Mr Bolshevik in a post on X, these DCEs were not dismissed due to their inefficiency or corruption-related activities, per his …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Sagnarigu constituency of the Northern Region has dismissed two former party executives, Abdallah Murjana Wurishie (Electoral Area Women’s Organizer) and Mohammed Osman (Electoral Area Chairman for Wurishie), due to alleged anti-party conduct. A statement signed by Alhaji A.R Ridwan, the NPP Sagnarigu constituency …