POLITICS

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has called for calm and restraint following the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the contentious declaration of vacancies in Parliament. The issue, which has sparked intense political and legal debate, began after the Speaker of Parliament declared the seats vacant, invoking a heated dispute over constitutional interpretation. The controversy was triggered when Minority Leader ...

The NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has hinted that the first set of solar-powered outboard motors for fisher folk will arrive in the country at the end of this month. These outboard motors, according to Dr Bawumia will help address challenges associated with the sale of pre-mix fuel for fisher folk. The NPP flag bearer was addressing chiefs, clergy and ...

Some supporters of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have gathered at Parliament House ahead of today’s sitting, as tensions rise over the leadership composition following a controversial ruling by Speaker Alban Bagbin. JoyNews’ Parliamentary Correspondent, Kwaku Asante, reports that over ten Sprinter buses arrived at Parliament, unloading hundreds of enthusiastic supporters clad in party apparel and paraphernalia. According to ...

The nation’s attention turns to Parliament today as the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) battle over which party will control the majority side. The power struggle follows Speaker Alban Bagbin’s controversial decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, a move that would tilt the majority in favour of the NDC. The Speaker’s ruling, ...

Welcome to JoyNews’ live coverage from Parliament, where a power struggle is unfolding between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over which party holds the majority. This follows Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant, temporarily altering the balance of power. As both sides claim majority control, there is currently no one ...

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has pledged that if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is re-elected, the country’s heavily polluted water bodies will be restored to their natural state within three months. This promise comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the environmental damage caused by illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” Mr Duker emphasised that the ...

A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has voiced his opposition to the deployment of military forces as the solution to the galamsey menace plaguing Ghana. Speaking at a recent event, Mr Duker emphasised that while the military can play a role in enforcing the law, a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of illegal ...

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that it will commence the printing of the Notice of Poll and Ballot Papers for the 2024 General Election on Friday, October 11, 2024. In a statement signed by Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of Operations, the printing will take place at designated printing facilities selected by the Commission. A total of eight printing ...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for justice to be served against protesters who allegedly committed offences during the recent Democracy Hub demonstration in Accra. Kufuor acknowledged the right of citizens to protest but emphasized that destructive actions, including property damage and attacks on police officers, are unacceptable and should not go unpunished. The demonstration, which led to significant ...

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has appealed to Ghanaians, calling for collective action in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. According to the Minister, tackling the galamsey menace should not be left to the government alone but must involve every Ghanaian, as it is a national issue that threatens the environment, livelihoods, and the future ...