POLITICS

Chairman of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas, Dr Steve Manteaw has said he finds his recent comment that the elections this year will be about choosing between a thief and an armed robber ill-considered. He said he is sorry for his utterances and retracts those words accordingly. In a statement dubbed ‘Clarification Re: 2020 Contest is between ...

President  Akufo-Addo has pledged to do whatever is necessary to strengthen the already-strong relations between Ghana and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to President Akufo-Addo, it is important for the progress of West Africa and, indeed, Africa, that Ghana and Nigeria are seen to be working together, and has assured that the two countries will continue down that path. ...

Gabby Otchere Darko has sued former Information Minister Sabah Zita Benson for publishing ‘false’ claims against him in the Agyapa royalties deal. In a writ filed at the High Court, lawyers of Mr Otchere-Darko said the former Minister took to Facebook and made allegations of corrupt conduct against their client in the deal which has garnered massive public attention. The suit ...

The opposition National Democratic Congress has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party of plotting to resort to violence to win the 2020 polls. According to the party, the violence that characterised the voter’s registration exercise is a dress rehearsal of what the ruling intends to do during the elections. “These violence ridden registration exercise coming on the heels of an ...

Outspoken Ghanaian journalist, Afia Pokuaa, popularly known as Vim Lady has sent a solid warning to party footsoldiers and certain individuals who like to verbally attack journalists when they question them about politics. According to Afia Pokuaa, she’s had enough, and she is ready to face squarely anybody who insults her. Speaking during her show on Okay FM, Vim Lady ...

CLAIM: Ghana’s Deputy Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye said passengers who arrive in Togo pay 150 euros for the PCR COVID-19 test. He also claims that in Zimbabwe persons pay about 210 dollars for the COVID-19 test. VERDICT: OUTRIGHT LIE FULL TEXT: On Sunday, President Akufo Addo addressed the nation on measures taken to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

The Minority in Parliament, has dropped more missiles on the scandalous Agyapa royalties deal, including revelations that members of the Majority side in Parliament, had condoned an illegality by approving a transaction on behalf of Ghanaians, under a law which President Akufo-Addo, has not assented. Haruna Iddrisu, faulted his colleague on the Majority side; Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, who is also ...

Former President John Mahama says a future NDC government will upgrade Wa municipality to a Metropolitan status. Mr Mahama announced this at the forecourt of the Wa Naa palace when he addressed the Chiefs and people of the area as part of his campaign tour of the Upper West Region. Mr Mahama said,” considering the growing number of people and ...

The Founder and National Chairman of the United Front Party (UFP), Nana Agyenim Boateng, aka Gyataba, who is also the leader of Concerned Youth of Ashanti has given President Akufo-Addo a week ultimatum to point out his developmental projects that his administration has embarked on the region since assuming office. Addressing a news conference yesterday, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, he ...

Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned why his main opponent, Nii Lante Bannerman lied to cover up his animalistic behaviour after he was allegedly attacked by some NPP supporters. In an interview, the aspiring NPP Member of Parliament said, “From what I gather there are these boys who have converted from the NDC to ...