POLITICS

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a reminder for the recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. In January 2025, the Office of the President the Foreign Affairs Ministry instructed announced the initial recall. However, holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports have not all complied, with 404 Diplomatic Passports ...

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the comprehensive 2025 budget will be presented to Parliament in March. This follows the earlier approval of a GH¢68.13 billion mini-budget by Parliament, which covers government expenditures for the first quarter of the year. The President emphasized that the forthcoming budget will guide the country’s fiscal planning and facilitate the implementation of key ...

In the wake of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) recent electoral setback, former Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has called for patience and a data-driven approach before deciding on the 2024 Flag-bearer for the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s future as the party’s flagbearer. Breaking his silence on the matter, Mensah-Bonsu emphasized the need to await the findings of ...

The immediate past Finance Minister says Ghana’s economic recovery was quicker than anticipated, urging the new administration to sustain the gains rather than undo progress for political reasons. Dr Mohammed Amin Adam Anta speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, highlighted the resilience of the economy despite global economic challenges, stating that Ghana had outperformed expectations in ...

The Anlo Dukor Council has formally petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to identify the Member of Parliament who allegedly made defamatory remarks against Hon. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings during a heated parliamentary session on February 4, 2025. In a letter signed by Togbi Agbesi Awusu III, the Awadada of Anlo Dukor, the Council expressed outrage over the alleged incident, in which ...

As President John Mahama’s government begins to take shape, discontent is brewing in the Ashaiman constituency of the Greater Accra Region. Frustrated youth in the area feel marginalised despite their consistent and overwhelming support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) since 1992, accusing the party of toying with their emotions. On Thursday, a group of irate youth stormed the office ...

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has issued a stern warning to illegal miners in the region to cease and vacate their controversial areas of operation. Dr Amoakohene gave the illegal miners a two-week ultimatum to fully comply. He spoke at a press engagement today, Thursday, February 6, 2025. He indicated the directive covered illegal mining (galamsey) operators and ...

President John Dramani Mahama has promised to operationalize the long-abandoned Anomabu Fisheries College in the Central Region after his government’s first budget is presented in March. Speaking during his Thank You tour in Anomabu on Thursday, February 6, Mahama revealed that he has directed the Fisheries Minister, Emelia Arthur, to work closely with the Finance Minister to secure funding for ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling for the immediate arrest of Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh. This follows a viral video that captured him inciting New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters in the Ablekuma North Constituency to defend themselves against alleged aggression from NDC members. This development comes amid uncertainty in the Ablekuma North Constituency, where both the NPP and ...

Ing. Ben Asante has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas), marking the end of a transformative era for the state-owned enterprise. Dr. Asante was initially appointed as Acting CEO by President Nana Akufo-Addo on January 30, 2017, before being confirmed in the role. Under his leadership, the company, ...