POLITICS

The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to present his campaign team to the National Executive Committee (NEC) for approval today, Monday, February 19. After the presentation, the official announcement of “Team Bawumia” is anticipated; comprising of a blend of political heavyweights and …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated a reshuffle within the leadership of the Majority Caucus in Parliament ahead of the upcoming December elections. Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the current Deputy Majority Leader, is poised to step into the shoes of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. Reported by citinewsroom.com on Monday, February 19, …

The Manhyia South Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Mustapha Alhasan has been declared wanted over a viral video. The Ghana Police Service issued a wanted notice for him after a video surfaced on social media, in which he was captured issuing threats of violence in the …

The Northern Regional Serial Callers Association for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has embarked on a strike action due to what it describes as “poor welfare and remuneration.” The association, in a statement dated February 16, 2024, said it has “seized communicating for and on behalf of the party …

President Akufo-Addo has spoken about the motive behind his recent ministerial reshuffle , which comes at the tail end of his last term in office. Breaking away from his usual practice of maintaining ministers for extended periods, the President initiated a significant overhaul in response to mounting pressure from political …

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Kwame Andy Appiah-Kubi who was one of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers who called for the sacking of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta two years ago, has said that the removal of Mr Ofori-Atta, although late but it is better. He …

A Deputy General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has urged ministers and deputy ministers serving in President Akufo-Addo’s administration who feel fatigued and unable to contribute effectively to step aside. Mr Mohammed emphasised that this move would create opportunities for individuals with fresh perspectives and …

Togo’s first president, Sylvanus Olympio, was a vocal critic of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, especially over his attempt to take over the Western Togoland, now Volta Region. According to him, Ghana did not only want to merge Western Togoland to it, but it also wanted to integrate …

The Tamale Metro Assembly and Northern Regional Coordinating Council, operating under the Local Government Staff Association, are set to demonstrate on Monday, February 19, 2024. The protest is in response to an alleged assault on a health official by Tamale Mayor Sule Salifu, who also doubles as the parliamentary candidate …

Accra, Gold Coast’s capital [now Ghana], was filled with joyous chants at the release of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the leader of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) who later became the country’s first president. He, together with six other men, were released from prison on February 12, 1951, as free …