POLITICS

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has taken a swipe at President Nana Akufo-Addo, suggesting that if statues were built to honour leaders based on their developmental accomplishments, his own would be seen across the nation. Mr Mahama’s comments come in response to a recently inaugurated statue of President Akufo-Addo, which Mahama described ...

The Supreme Court of Ghana has provided a detailed explanation of its ruling to uphold the suit filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. In a 5-2 decision delivered on Tuesday, 12th November 2024, a seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, overturned the decision of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who had declared four parliamentary seats vacant. In its ...

Private legal practitioner, Mr. Thaddeus Sory, has reacted to the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its handling of the ‘Vacant Seats’ case initiated by Efutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin and concludes that, “There is no order saying that the MPs must be allowed in Parliament or order directing that Parliament recognise the said MPs as earlier ordered by the Court ...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at its headquarters in Accra, presented its roadmap to revitalize Ghana’s economy and drive sustainable growth. During the press conference, NPP Director of Communication Richard Ahiagbah highlighted the party’s manifesto’s focus on economic stability, job creation, and the advantages of digital transformation. Mr Ahiagbah stressed that the manifesto, titled Bold ...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has rallied support for Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for demonstrating his understanding and appreciation of technology and digitalisation. In an exclusive interview with Asempa FM, President Kufuor said technology and digitalisation are global trends which are indispensable in modern governance, hence Ghana needs a leader who understands and ...

Former President Kufuor has commended Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for exhibiting good conduct and unifying traits over the years. In an exclusive interview with Asempa FM, the respected former President said he has, over the years, observed Dr. Bawumia’s good conduct, describing him as a “unifier”, which he said, “is good for the ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...