Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has taken aim at the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the government of failing to deliver on key promises, particularly regarding stable electricity supply. Speaking during the Minority Caucus’s assessment of the government’s performance after its first 120 days in office, Afenyo-Markin criticized what…
In the aftermath of the just-ended elections, several Kumawood actors, including Christiana Awuni, Big Akwess, and Okomfo Kolege, have shared their motivations for supporting President-elect John Mahama. Their advocacy, they revealed, was driven by a desire to address the longstanding challenges faced by Ghana’s creative arts industry, not personal or political gain. Speaking on Daybreak…
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…
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,…
The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed an objection from the legal team of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, challenging Justice Yao Gaewu’s presence on the panel hearing the case on the four disputed parliamentary seats. Speaker Bagbin’s counsel argued that Justice Gaewu’s alleged affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could influence his impartiality….
Ghana is exploring options to import petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery, aiming to reduce its dependence on more costly fuel imports from Europe. This strategy could potentially save Ghana up to $400 million in monthly fuel import costs, according to Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chairman of Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Abdul-Hamid made the remarks…
Former President John Dramani Mahama, presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 elections, has directed a series of pointed economic questions toward Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. This follows mounting public concern over the recent exchange rate of GH¢17 to $1, a figure…
In a determined move to revolutionize basic education in Ghana, the Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has affirmed that the government is taking significant steps to enhance learning environments in schools across the country. This transformative effort includes the construction of modern classrooms designed to meet the needs of 21st-century students. Speaking at…
The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has issued a stern warning to the factions involved in the ongoing Bawku conflict, urging them to avoid politicizing the sensitive matter and focus on peaceful resolution. This plea follows the recent killing of 16 people amid escalating violence in Bawku. The latest unrest was…
