POLITICS

The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Ellembele, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reminded President Akufo-Addo of his unfulfilled promise to God regarding the construction of a national cathedral. During his 2016 campaign, the President vowed that if he were elected, he would …

The Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Azumah Djietro, has announced that the Ninth Parliament will convene at the Parliament House right after the dissolution of the current Eighth Parliament. According to him, the first sitting of the new Parliament will begin at 12:05 am on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The session …

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, scheduled for January 7, 2025, in Accra. In an official statement from the White House, President Biden designated Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, …

President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a six-member team to manage and oversee national security matters pending substantive appointments to key positions. The team, to be led by former Minister for the Interior, Prosper Douglas Bani, will assume its responsibilities starting Tuesday, January 7, 2025, according to a statement issued …

During President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, a concerning incident occurred when one of the President’s personal bodyguards, Colonel Isaac Amponsah, collapsed while standing guard in the chamber. The collapse occurred shortly after President Akufo-Addo began delivering his …

Who are Ghana’s first-time MPs with big wins in the 9th parliament?   In a democracy as dynamic as Ghana’s, parliamentary elections are often a test of leadership renewal and political evolution. The 2024 parliamentary elections saw the emergence of a new wave of first-time Members of Parliament (MPs) who …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to present his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, prior to the dissolution of the 8th Parliament. This address, as stipulated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as the President’s concluding report on the …

The Koforidua High Court in the Eastern Region has granted an interim injunction against the swearing-in of Ernest Kumi as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency. Mr Kumi was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission (EC) three weeks ago, following a dispute between the two main contesting …

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially confirmed its leadership structure for the 9th Parliament, signaling the party’s strategy to manage legislative affairs in the upcoming session. The newly appointed leadership lineup includes: Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader. Patricia Apiagyei as Deputy Minority Leader. Frank Annoh-Dompreh …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has recently announced the expulsion of former Member of Parliament Cynthia Morrison and 279 other members, citing Article 3(9)(1) of its 2017 Constitution (as amended)—a clause that authorises the removal of individuals who fail to uphold the party’s principles and loyalty. While a party’s adherence …