Former Chair of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea clashed with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Edward Bawa over the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) plan to introduce 2,000 megawatts of solar power into Ghana’s energy mix. According to the NPP Manifesto, this is one of the surest ways to cut Ghana’s dependency on hydro and thermal energy ...

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated his commitment to Ghana’s peace and stability. “I’m more than committed to the peace of this nation,” the Speaker stated when the leadership of the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) paid a courtesy call on him in Parliament. A statement issued by the Media Relations Directorate of Parliament, ...

Ghana face Angola in their penultimate game of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers on Friday, but their fate could be decided today. After failing to register a win during the last round of qualifiers, Ghana’s hopes of making an 11th straight competition look in jeopardy. The Black Stars’ hopes could be dashed, if Sudan pick up a point against Niger on ...

A coalition of teachers with the rank of Deputy Director has alleged that promotions within the Ghana Education Service (GES) are based on political favouritism. According to the aggrieved teachers, led by Mr Newell Anokye Abrefa, leadership at the GES has paid no attention to their calls for promotion over the past eight years. The group claimed that promotions to ...

Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufour, has described Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the ideal leader for the country at this critical moment in its history. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Kufour praised Bawumia’s capabilities and expressed confidence in his leadership. According to the former president, Bawumia’s vision and expertise make him the best candidate to ...

Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of trying to deceive Ghanaians especially those in the cocoa growing areas with last-minute road projects. Mr Mahama notes that some contractors have been asked to start projects on the roads due to the upcoming general elections. He also accused the current government of ...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the transportation of ballot papers for the upcoming December 7 general elections will begin today, November 14. In a press statement signed and issued by the Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, it said the ballot papers are being dispatched to all 16 regions under stringent security measures. “I bring you warm greetings ...

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has praised Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s initiative to train one million youth in digital skills, describing it as a crucial step towards the digitalisation of Ghana. Speaking in an interview on the Possibility Series on Wednesday, 13th November, Nkansah noted that this goal is key to ...

Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has claimed that Ghana is on a list of countries with “zero hunger”. He made this assertion during his youth connect meeting at the Borteyman Sport Complex on November 3, 2024. Press play to listen to Dr. Bawumia’s claim on Ghana achieving “zero hunger” However, checks by the JoyNews ...

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has dismissed allegations that his presidency would permit Fulani herdsmen to damage farmlands. He categorised these accusations as propaganda from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), suggesting that the opposition is attempting to spread fears that a vote for him would lead to lawlessness among the Fulbe community, with whom ...