The Supreme Court of Ghana has released its full reasoning for the decision to declare as unconstitutional the decision of Speaker Alban Bagbin to declare four seats vacant. On Tuesday, November 12, the Supreme Court by a 5-2 majority decision upheld the suit filed by Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The two dissenting justices thought the apex court did not have jurisdiction over ...

Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Bossman Asare has stated that the Commission has not yet received any copy of the latest ruling by the Sekondi High court clearing Joana Gyan Cudjoe to contest in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Dr. Bossman ...

Social innovator and Policy Analyst, Bright Simons, has been appointed as a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), a leading global think tank. ODI is regularly ranked number one among global think tanks focused on international development. Simons is recognised for his pioneering work in using technology to combat supply chain fraud, particularly in developing markets. As ...

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today been conferred with the prestigious title of Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by the President of the French Republic. This distinguished honour, awarded during an official state visit to France, recognises President Akufo-Addo’s exceptional contributions to the advancement of diplomacy, democratic governance, and international cooperation. The ...

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 ...