POLITICS

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has disclosed that new Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) will be appointed within the next two weeks to lead assemblies nationwide. Ashie Moore revealed that President John Dramani Mahama intends to replace all …

Parliament has approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, which is tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other key appointments.   The Committee will be chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, with Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah serving as Vice Chairperson.   Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, …

The Returning Officer for the Ablekuma North Constituency, Vincent Obeng, has announced his decision to discontinue the collation of results in the area. He informed the Electoral Commission (EC) to find a replacement, citing frustrations encountered during the collation process on January 8, 2025. Obeng revealed that, out of seven …

A group calling itself, Positive Transparency and Accountability Movement-Africa (PTAAM-Africa), has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, seeking the removal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, and her deputies from office. The petition, filed pursuant to Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, cites three key grounds for …

In a significant move to reorganise local governance, President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members nationwide. This is one of the president’s first actions after his swearing-in as Ghana’s 6th President on January 7, …

Hon. Ralph Poku-Adusei, Member of Parliament for Bekwai Constituency, has asserted that the minority is very prepared to hold the current government to account as they take over the affairs of the Nation. Addressing the media after the swearing-in ceremony, Hon. Poku-Adusei stated that the Minority would hold the government …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.     Daily Graphic             The Metro Lens           Supreme Newspaper             Daily Analyst         …

The 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana has officially been inaugurated, marking the commencement of a new legislative session. The historic event took place in the early hours of Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Parliament House in Accra, following the dissolution of the 8th Parliament at midnight. Alban …

President-elect John Mahama has announced a series of high-profile appointments to the Office of the President as he prepares to assume office. The appointments, which take effect on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, aim to establish a strong foundation for his administration. These appointments were announced in a statement signed by …

The Koforidua High Court has upheld an injunction restraining the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate, Ernest Kumi, from holding himself out as the Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency. The ruling also prevents the Clerk of Parliament from swearing him in as the MP for the constituency. The Akwatia …