POLITICS

Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has said Parliament may be setting a bad precedent by not sitting on Wednesday July 26, 2023, due to a national event being hosted by the Church of Pentecost. The National Development Forum being hosted by the Church is to discuss national issues with President Akufo-Addo, …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the frontpages of the various news papers in Ghana today, Thursday, July 27, 2023.       Daily Guide           The Chronicle       Ghanaian Times           Daily Graphic         …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghanaians would have crucified him if he had caused even a fraction of the mess that he perceives the current government has created. Speaking to KSM on Pan-Africa TV in an interview on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, Mr. Mahama pointed out that there …

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has held balloting for its flagbearer hopefuls ahead of the special delegates conference on August 26. At the end of the balloting held in Accra today, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Kennedy Agyapong picked the first slot followed by Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen with the second …

The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah has said that he is prepared to defend the embattled former minister for Sanitation and water resources, Cecilia Dappah any day. He claimed that the majority of the Ghanaian population have become hypocrites, and the spirit of jealousy has entered …

Presidential guards in Niger have seized President Mohamed Bazoum and blockaded his residence, as well as key ministries, reports say. Despite fears a coup attempt is underway in the West African country, no shots have been heard. The African Union has condemned events, describing them as “unacceptable”. The president’s office …

The Chief of Breman in the Kumasi municipality, Nana Baffour Kotei Sramah Ababio, has suggested that public office holders be made to swear by the Oath of deities or shrines to assume office. The Bremanhene said it is time the 1992 Constitution of Ghana was amended to provide that public …

A pastor supposed to be from Suame a community in the Ashanti Region is trending on social media after a video of “rubbishing” the presidential bid of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia went viral. In the video, the pastor said at least five reasons why Dr Bawumia should not be …

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned the Judiciary Council to stop any attempts to harass and intimidate the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, in his professional life as a High Court judge. According to the party, such a move is unhealthy as it will prevent others from …

President Akufo-Addo has appointed the minister of state at the Ministry of Works and Housing and Member of Parliament  for Tano North in the Ahafo Region, Freda Akosua Prempeh, as the substantive Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources. She takes over from Cecilia Abena Dapaah, who resigned from office on …