POLITICS

Majority leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has stated strongly that he lives “a strict life, quite apart from everything” when asked whether or not he has ever taken bribe as a Member of Parliament. He says he does not even recall anybody coming to him in an attempt to bribe him. The Member of Parliament for the Suame constituency who ...

It appears the controversy surrounding the defence cooperation agreement between Ghana and the US, which was ratified by parliament is not going away anytime soon. I have read and heard many commentaries on the subject, depending on people’s perceptions, understanding and political inclination. As someone who has served the colours for over twenty-six years and operated in several countries, I ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the next generation of African leaders to seek peace and prosperity for the long suffering masses on the continent. According to Akufo-Addo, “If we are going to build prosperous countries, we should have peace, and those who would lead Africa must seek and cherish peace.” The President made this known when he delivered ...

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources John Peter Amewu has warned the former President John Dramani Mahama to desist from using ‘galamseyers’ against the Akufo-Addo’s government. He said Mr Mahama cannot capitalise on the government’s fight against illegal mining to win power in 2020 elections by painting the government black. Mr Mahama on Saturday addressing NDC supporters during the ...

Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Daniel Bugri Naabu after being defeated by Mohammed A. Bantima Samba, was seen leaving the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on both feet. The incumbent, strapped in a bandage was pushed to the campaign ground in a wheelchair as well as getting his mangled car towed to the venue in a bid to ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied allegations by its founder Jerry John Rawlings that the party’s ongoing elections have been fraught with widespread malpractices which have compromised the process. In a statement on Friday, Mr Rawlings called on aggrieved candidates to petition the National Headquarters for a quick resolution. He added that the party risks being disunited if officers ...

The former president, John Dramani Mahama says the flagbearership position of the party will be decided by God ahead of the 2020 general elections. Addressing NDC supporters in Kumasi in the Ashanti region Saturday during the party’s Unity Walk, Mahama said “God himself will choose someone to lead us. And I know that when that person is selected, by the ...

Some supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have descended heavily on Hon Inusah Fuseini, former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, calling him a ‘hypocrite’ and a ‘parasite’ following his comment that the party should stop the practice of hiring crowds for its political activities. Mr Inusah Fuseini urged the party to stop the practice of crowdsourcing to ...

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed concerns over what he calls “reports of malpractices and abuse of process” in the party’s ongoing branch executive elections across various regions. As a result of these allegations, Mr Rawlings invited party Chairman, Kofi Portuphy, General Secretary Asiedu Nketia and Vice Chairman of the Council of Elders, Alhaji Iddrisu Mahama to his office ...

Leader of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah, says NPP Loyal Ladies have no future in the party because it has no plans for them. This follows reports that at least a member stood on an NDC platform during one of its ‘Unity Walk’ to denounce the NPP over failed promises. The members of the group were promised jobs in ...