POLITICS

A heated verbal exchange erupted between Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle. It occurred during a break in the Parliamentary Appointments Committee proceedings on Tuesday, January 28. Although the exact trigger of the confrontation remains unclear, reports suggest …

Social Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been summoned to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee to substantiate allegations that the committee has been demanding money from ministerial nominees in exchange for their approval. The development follows claims made by the activist, which have been strongly refuted by the committee.       …

President John Dramani Mahama has approved a new team of individuals appointed to key positions within the Office of the Vice President, in furtherance of the government’s “Resetting Ghana” agenda. The newly appointed officials come from varied backgrounds, including policy, administration, and the private sector. Among the appointees is Alex …

President John Mahama has been petitioned to remove the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa. The petition filed on January 27, also wants Deputy EC Chairs, Samuel Tetteh and Dr Bossman Eric Asare and EC member, Dr Peter Appiahene out of office as well. The grounds for this petition include …

The major news headlines captured on the front pages of Ghana’s newspapers today are listed below.   The Daily Searchlight                 Daily Graphic         The Chronicles       The Ghanaian Times                The …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Tema Central in the 2020 elections, Ebi Bright has lodged a legal challenge at the Supreme Court against the election of Charles Forson, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislator for the constituency. Ebi Bright is contesting the validity of Mr Forson’s win, …

The Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Honourable Francis-Xavier Sosu, has reassured Ghanaians of President John Dramani Mahama’s dedication to addressing critical national issues, including illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), corruption, and LGBTQIA+ practices. Speaking during the 80th-anniversary celebration of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Kpehe, Accra, Honourable Sosu emphasized …

A heated argument between Samuel Akurugu, a communicator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and Derrick Nii Loko, a representative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), took a dramatic turn on a live radio program in the Asunafo North District, resulting in a physical altercation.   The clash occurred during …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its immediate withdrawal from all platforms operated by Media General. The decision, detailed in a statement signed by the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, follows ongoing concerns about alleged bias and unprofessionalism in the media group’s political coverage. According to the statement, …

Ghana’s economy has been experiencing significant challenges, but with the recent elections in December 2024, there’s a new voting behavior that prioritizes economic improvement. Richard Hagan, an expert advisor on global economic strategies, has noted that Ghanaian voters have shifted their focus from personality-based to party-based preferences. He revealed that …