POLITICS

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has debunked reports that it is recruiting potential employees. This follows posts on social media sites that the EC was hiring people. In a statement signed by Chairperson Jean Mensa, the EC refuted the claims and reiterated that the commission was not carrying out any …

The Executive Secretary of Board of Trustees, National Cathedral, Prophet Victor Kusi Boateng, has dismissed claims of criminality against him by North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Prophet Kusi Boateng, who is also the founder of the Power Chapel Worldwide, says the lawmaker’s statements are twisted to pursue …

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has received heavy public criticism for leading the country’s economy ‘into the gutters’ as many have described it, hence the call for his removal by President Akufo-Addo. Mr. Ofori-Atta survived a censure motion moved by the Minority in Parliament following a decision by the Majority …

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr Richard Ahiagbah has rejected the reasons given by Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament Dr Cassiel Ato Forson for the current economic challenges facing Ghana. Mr Ahiagbah said that the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) keeps denying …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has wished the  former Attorney-General, Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Railways and Development Minister, Joe Ghartey  well in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race.   Joe Ghartey, the Member of Parliament for the Essikado-Ketan Constituency and former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice …

The first vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency and also Director of Finance at the Royal Ann College of Health, Hon. John Kwame Duodu (Sir John) has disclosed that no Presidential aspirant contesting under the ticket of the New Patriotic Party, is bigger …

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu says Parliament was not been briefed on the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. According to him, the House did not know of the move until its announcement.   The Suame MP who doubles as the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said even though there were engagements prior to …

Strong and reliable financial backing to political parties was key to ensuring effective and smooth electioneering campaign programme, and to sustain the democratic gains of the country. Ernest Kwaku Krobea, a Presidential Candidate hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), indicated that political party activities in the country demanded huge …

A disgruntled youth group of the New Patriotic Party in the Bimbilla constituency has given the Member of Parliament for the area, Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul , a three-month ultimatum to complete the construction of the community centre in the constituency capital or face their wrath. They alleged that the …

Majority Chief Whip, and Member of Parliament for Nsawam/Adoagyiri in the Eastern Region, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on the Ministry of Finance to review its decision and resolution on the Individual Bond Holders as soon as possible. According to Annoh-Dompreh, he vehemently disagrees with the government’s decision since he thinks …