Former President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed claims that he will cancel free senior high school programme if he becomes president. He described such comments as political gimmicks. “There is no truth in that, it is just a political gimmick free SHS has come to stay,” the presidential candidate of the Nationa Democratic Congress (NDC)  said when he was addressing ...

Legendary Nigerian musician Peter Okoye has addressed claims by his twin brother Paul over the ownership of a new song “Winning.” In a thorough description of the song’s creation, Peter Okoye explained his involvement and how he collaborated with Ghanaian producer Vampire and songwriter, Calypso. Peter further questioned his twin brother’s assertions and cited their mutually agreed-upon creative process and Paul’s removal of his (Peter’s) vocals from joint songs. Peter also talked about his brief hiatus from performing, saying he took some time to rest before coming back with a new song, “Winning.” “If you have followed my journey as a solo artiste and even before, you will notice that I give ...

Road infrastructure projects and other vital administrative roadworks currently under construction are set to face significant delays as workers of the Ghana Highway Authority have announced an indefinite strike, beginning Tuesday, November 12. The strike is a direct response to the government’s refusal to halt the implementation of the controversial National Roads Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1118). At the heart ...

Amenfi Central NDC parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, is cleared to contest in the December 7 general elections after the Sekondi High Court’s commercial division, presided over by Justice Gyan Konto, vacated the injunction against her. This ruling comes after a series of allegations questioned her eligibility. The court’s decision allows her name and picture to appear on the Electoral ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has called on voters, particularly those in the Central Region, to remain vigilant and safeguard their votes at polling and collation centres. Mahama emphasized that his party is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent election in December, but stressed that achieving this depends on collective vigilance. Addressing supporters in ...

As Ghana heads toward Election 2024, presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen has taken his campaign to the Ahafo Region, where he engaged with community leaders and pledged sweeping constitutional reforms aimed at empowering traditional chiefs. Starting his two-day campaign tour in Asunafo South, Kyerematen reaffirmed his commitment to including chiefs in his government if elected as president. Addressing traditional leaders and ...

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday November 12, 2024 deliver its landmark judgement on the controversial declaration of four vacant seats by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. The court on Monday, November 11, 2024 postponed judgement to Tuesday after lawyers for Alban Bagbin were absent in court. “I quote the judgement of this matter will be delivered tomorrow, November 12, ...

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has made it clear that he will never sit in the seat of the Minority Leader due to what he describes as spiritual reasons. With just three weeks left to the December general election, Afenyo-Markin asserted that it would be unwise and symbolically improper for him to occupy that seat. According to ...

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has failed to submit a statement of case in the Supreme Court regarding the legal dispute over vacant parliamentary seats. There was a notable absence of representation from the Speaker’s side in court proceedings on Monday, November 11. The case involves the eligibility of certain Members of Parliament to retain their seats after declaring ...

The Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Searchlight, Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, has formally requested that President Nana Akufo-Addo dismiss Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng from office. He alleges serious breaches of conduct, including violations of his oaths of office and secrecy. In an October 18, 2024 letter, Kuranchie argued that Agyebeng’s actions meet the criteria for removal outlined in Section 15.(1) of the ...