POLITICS

The President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed the Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the new board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This appointment was detailed in a letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, …

The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has officially withdrawn the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) on behalf of the Minister for Transport. This L.I. sought …

The selection of the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led to rumours and reports of the Manhyia South seat being declared vacant. The parliamentary primaries held by the NPP on Sunday, July 14, 2024, which …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has announced that he will stage a protest should former President John Dramani Mahama agree to debate vice president and presidential candidate for the  New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr. Apaak, who served as a presidential staffer …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.    The Daily Searchlight         Daily Graphic     Daily Guide     The Chronicle         The Anchor       The Daily Dispatch     …

Mr. Joseph Archibald, a prominent politician, entrepreneur, and a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has recently emphasized the need for Ghana to embrace electronic voting (e-voting). This modern approach to elections could address many of the inefficiencies and challenges associated with traditional voting methods. Archibald’s call comes …

The National Deputy Director of the Trade and Artisans Network for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bright Botchway has indicated that the National Cathedral project has become a glaring symbol of the lack of transparency and accountability under the administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Mahamudu …

The Agona Swedru Police Command in the Central Region has detained eight individuals for reportedly tearing down the giant billboard featuring Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer, and Hannah Asamoah, the party’s parliamentary candidate for the Agona East Constituency. According to sources, the removal of the billboard was carried out …

Parliament adjourned sitting on Monday, July 15, 2024, after only 24 MPs appeared in the House. The Minority had earlier threatened to disrupt Parliamentary business with concerns of a quorum if the majority caucus failed to avail themselves of the business of the house. During proceedings on Monday, the Member …

The Procurement and Supply Division of the DVLA has chalked yet another magnificent feat at the 6th edition of the Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards, 2024, at a ceremony held in Accra. The Procurement and Supply Division, under the distinguished and immaculate leadership of the Deputy Director ( Head), …