POLITICS

Legal counsel to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, suggested via a tweet on August 23, 2023, that the erstwhile John Dramani Mahama government in 2016 increased electricity tariffs during the power rationing crisis known as ‘dumsor.’ Essuman was echoing comments made by Presidential Staffer Dennis Miracles Aboagye who …

The aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Achiase constituency in the Eastern region, Nana Kwabena Brako, has lambasted the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for objecting to the 10 percent tax on winning bets. On August 15, 2023, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) started enforcing a 10% withholding tax …

The Member of Parliament for Assin North constituency, Mr. James Gyakye Quayson says he will be exonerated in his ongoing criminal trial. According to him, he is not worried because he did not engage in any illegality. The lawmaker said Ghanaians will know the truth when the case is brought …

The Majority Leader of Parliament and Member of Parliament for the Suame Constituency, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has said that he is under immense pressure from members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), to recontest the Suame seat. According to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, he keeps receiving delegations …

It’s a day on which the first phase of fates will be determined for the 10 candidates vying to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP). A day when these candidates will know their chances in contesting in the finals for the ultimate price; flagbearership. So far, the ten aspirants include …

Renowned Kumawood actor, Lil Win, has made a surprising foray into the political arena, announcing his intention to run for the parliamentary seat in the Afigya Kwabre South constituency. Kwadwo Nkansah, as he is known in showbiz, plans to take up this cause as an independent candidate in the Ashanti …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the frontpages of the various news papers in Ghana today, Wednesday, August 23, 2023.     The Daily Searchlight         The Metro Lens         Daily Analyst       The New Crusading Guide       …

Mr. Owusu Afriyie, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the United States of America (USA), has lambasted the vice president Dr Bawumia for poor leadership as chairman if the economic management team and inconsistency in some promises he made to Ghanaians. Mr Afriyie said, The vice …

Mr. Katakyie Dennis, the leader of a group called “The Spartans for NPP” and also the president of the NABCO Trainees Association of Ghana (NABTAG), has lashed out at former President John Dramani Mahama, saying he lacks the capacity to become President of Ghana again. The NPP accused the former …

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy says its investigation into the deal between the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL) has revealed no irregularities. This follows claims by Civil Society Groups, IMANI Africa and Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), that Ghana buys …