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…
The United States Embassy in Accra has officially inaugurated a new EducationUSA Centre to assist Ghanaian students seeking higher education opportunities in the United States. The centre, located in Osu-Accra, was opened on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, as part of the US Government’s global network of 450 centres operating in 170 countries. EducationUSA provides comprehensive,…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns over reports of last-minute mass recruitments and contract signings by the outgoing government, cautioning that such actions could burden the incoming administration with undue liabilities. Speaking during the inauguration of the joint transition team, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need to address these issues to ensure a smooth and…
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…
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…
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…
As of October 28, authorities are enforcing strict security curfews in multiple areas across the country to curb potential unrest and ensure public safety. The curfews limit movement in public spaces and strictly prohibit carrying weapons or ammunition during designated hours. Authorities may lift or adjust these restrictions without prior notice. Curfew hours vary by…
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Commonwealth on the concluding day of the group’s summit in Samoa. Botchwey’s appointment marks a significant achievement for the seasoned diplomat and politician, who has long been a vocal advocate for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and…
