In a powerful demonstration of political support, Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change transformed Accra into a sea of yellow, as thousands turned out for a historic political walk through the capital. The event attracted people from all walks of life, with the youth bringing an unmistakable energy and unity to the city. In a statement,…
A brazen daylight robbery unfolded near Adabraka Market in Accra on Saturday, November 2, as gunmen allegedly made off with sacks of cash. The alarming incident, captured on video, shows four masked and heavily armed assailants confronting a man in a red Toyota Corolla parked close to the market. In the video, the robbers are…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed confidence that the NPP’s achievements over the past eight years will lead to victory in the December 7 elections. Dr. Bawumia highlighted the party’s major initiatives, including the introduction of free senior high school (SHS), and emphasized that NPP’s track record speaks…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to modernizing market centers across Ghana. Speaking at a campaign event in Asawase in the Ashanti Region, she highlighted the proposed Markets Enhancement Programme, aimed at boosting local economies and facilitating trading activities, especially for women traders. Citing the…
Two civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the potential costs to the state if the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) decides to replace its late presidential candidate, Akua Donkor, on the 2024 ballot. Dr. Kojo Asante, Director for Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), and Albert Arhin, National…
In response to escalating violence in Bawku, Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has mandated the closure of seven courts across the Upper East Region to protect judges, court staff, and the public. This decision affects the High, Circuit, and District Courts in Bolgatanga, as well as District Courts in Zuarungu, Zebilla, Garu, and Bongo. The…
In a rally at the Savelugu Constituency on Wednesday, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, sharpened his criticisms against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Candidate, urging him to focus on addressing Ghana’s pressing economic issues rather than countering with what he termed “useless” questions. The exchange began when…
Bawku residents are calling for an immediate end to the curfew imposed on their town, urging authorities to prioritize a swift and comprehensive mediation process between opposing factions to achieve lasting peace. The curfew, imposed on October 28, was enacted to curb violence and a series of fatal clashes following the return of Mr. Seidu…
In a thrilling finale at the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Mfantsipim School clinched their third NSMQ trophy in a nail-biting contest against fierce rivals, St. Augustine’s College and Keta Senior High School. The final showdown left audiences on the edge of their seats, with Mfantsipim, affectionately known as BOTWE, staging a comeback…
Chief Justice Questions Parliament’s Inaction Amid Vacant Seat Crisis In a tense session on Wednesday, Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo pressed Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s legal counsel on the apparent delay in filing crucial documents related to the ongoing controversy over vacant parliamentary seats. The Chief Justice admonished Thaddeus Sory, Bagbin’s lawyer,…
