POLITICS

The Ashanti NDC Grassroots for Nana Asare Bediako as Mayor For K.M.A. has endorsed the former Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal Chief Executive, Nana Asare Bediako’s candidacy for the position of mayor for the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). This endorsement comes after a successful nomination, screening, and vetting process by National Democratic …

The long-awaited announcement of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across Ghana is set to be made by President John Dramani Mahama by the close of business on Friday, January 31.   This assurance was given by Anthony Nukpenu, the Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress …

  Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.          The Daily Searchlight           Daily Graphic         Daily Analyst           The Chronicle       The …

President John Dramani Mahama has set-up a seven-member National Economic Dialogue (NED) Planning Committee as part of his 120-day Social Contract with Ghanaians. The initiative aims to tackle Ghana’s pressing economic challenges and lay the foundation for sustainable development. The committee, chaired by renowned economist Dr. Ishmael Yamson, will organise …

The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims by the former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, that the chiefs of the Western Region donated the controversial Akufo-Addo statue mounted in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi. The statue was unveiled during the …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, into law in 2025. Addressing traditional leaders and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on January 26, Bagbin underscored his …

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will begin vetting the last batch of ministerial nominees from Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The process will evaluate individuals nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to lead key ministries and regions. The committee has already vetted with the house approving several nominees in earlier sittings. …

Some concerned NDC youth groups in Tamale have described the appointment of Anthony Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), as inappropriate. Anthony Sarpong was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to be the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Until his appointment, Mr. …

Felix Gyamfi has been appointed as the Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority, effective January 22, 2025. This announcement was made through an official letter signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and the …

Frederick Adjei, a 27-year-old health information technician, has announced his intention to represent the Ashanti Region on the Council of State under the new NDC government. In a statement declaring his intention, Mr Adjei said, “I possess a deep understanding of the needs and challenges facing our region and the …