POLITICS

Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has dismissed former President John Mahama as “a spent force in politics,” suggesting that he cannot be relied upon to provide the solutions Ghana needs. Addressing a large rally of NPP supporters at Tafo Pankrono in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Opoku Prempeh argued that Mahama, the National ...

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has said the call made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, for Ghanaians to support the NDC and its presidential candidate, John Mahama, is a genuine reflection of the current political sentiment in the country. Asiedu Nketia argued that the encouragement from ...

The Chairman of the NPP National Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, has criticised the opposition NDC for what he describes as a chronic tendency to challenge electoral processes and outcomes regardless of circumstances. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, November 26, the veteran politician said the NDC’s posture threatens to undermine Ghana’s democratic progress. “I don’t like the opposition’s posture, ...

President Nana Akufo-Addo has criticised former President John Dramani Mahama, describing him as a failed leader who could not secure a second term due to poor performance. He claimed that, unlike other past presidents who are remembered for their significant contributions, Mr. Mahama’s legacy is tied to “Dumsor” — the frequent power outages that plagued his administration. President Akufo-Addo’s remarks ...

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that Ghana’s economy has come back to life following the difficulties faced in the last three years. He said macroeconomic stability is fast returning to our country The Karaga lawmaker said this while speaking at a rally in Saboba in the Northern Region on Monday, November 26. “Ghana’s economy has come back ...

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, has passionately defended the party’s capacity to overcome Ghana’s current economic difficulties. The former Foreign Minister urged citizens to “examine their lives and vote wisely.” Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, November 26, Mr Owusu-Agyeman acknowledged the struggles Ghanaians are facing but expressed confidence in the ...

The ‘NDC Majority Caucus’ in Parliament has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reject the recall request made by Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a memo submitted on Monday, November 25, and signed by their leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Caucus argued the request failed to meet the necessary constitutional ...

Presidential aspirant Alan Kyerematen has unveiled a bold plan to reform the Free SHS programme, addressing its long-term sustainability and providing structured pathways for graduates to transition into tertiary education or the job market. Speaking during the Presidential Encounters 2024 hosted by the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on November 22, 2024, Mr Kyerematen emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has labelled former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as a “failed president” whose inability to secure a second term stemmed from poor economic management. Speaking at a meeting with professional bodies in Kumasi on Sunday, 24th November, President Akufo-Addo attributed Mr Mahama’s defeat in the 2016 elections to ...

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema Central in the Greater Accra Region, Yves Niinoi Hanson-Nortey has refuted recent publications suggesting that he has been evicted from his home. According to the lawmaker, the reports are not only false but are also part of a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation and create a misleading narrative about him. In a ...