POLITICS

58 NPP Members Suspended In Tatale Sanguli

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tatale Sanguli constituency in the Northern region has suspended 58 members from the party on allegations that they did not support the official candidate of the party in just-ended elections. In a letter signed by the constituency chairman addressed to the National and …

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Pressure Mounts On Mahama To Declare State Of Emergency Over Galamsey

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has renewed the call on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency over the heavy pollution of water bodies by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The coalition stressed the need for the government to immediately deploy the military to …

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Donald Trump Pardons Nearly 1,600 Capitol Riot Defendants As He Signs First Orders Of Presidency

US President Donald Trump issued pardons or commutations for more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection with the US Capitol riot four years ago. Fourteen members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, two far-right groups, are among those whose sentences were commuted by the new Republican president …

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Joyce Bawah, Seth Terkper, Shamima Muslim Named In President Mahama’s New Appointments

President John Mahama has announced key appointments to his office, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strong governance and operational excellence. The new appointees, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are expected to bring their wealth of experience and dedication to their respective roles, driving national progress and effective leadership. Among the notable …

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1st Year Tertiary Students’ Admission Fees Will Be Refunded – Education Minister-designate

Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the admission fees of first-year public tertiary students will be refunded. This, he said, forms part of President John Mahama’s plan to make higher education more accessible. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, the Tamale South MP revealed that …

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Minority Threatens Non-cooperation In Parliament

The Minority in Parliament has issued an ultimatum, threatening to withdraw their cooperation with government business unless President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) take immediate and decisive action to curb the violence allegedly instigated by their supporters across the country. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) pointed …

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Steps Needed To Amend Ghana’s Constitution

1. Establishment of a Committee: A committee of experts is appointed to assess the existing constitution. The committee must consist of professionals with expertise in law, governance, and policy, as seen in the example provided. The new committee should have a clear mandate to identify gaps, outdated provisions, and areas …

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Safe Drinking Water And New EPA Boss – Dr. Adomako Kissi Writes

The former Vice Chairman for Environment, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee and former Health Committee Member, Dr. Adomako Kissi has written to the new Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emphasizing the urgent need for safe drinking water in Ghana. According to him, the presence of PFAS …

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