POLITICS

A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante has described a claim that Vice President Dr Mahamudud Bawumia cannot be held liable for the economic challenges because he is not the man in charge, as laughable and bogus. He says that argument should not be accepted by anyone. “I think it is laughable in the sense ...

Free speech is dead under President Nana Akufo-Addo, former President John Mahama has observed. Addressing the chiefs and people in the Ahafo region as part of his Building Ghana Tour, Mr Mahama said the president is also vindictive and autocratic. Comparing the situation under his government to that of President Akufo-Addo, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress ...

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to work for all and for the progress of the country. Dr Bawumia said this on Wednesday, November 22 while continuing his ‘homecoming tour’ of the North, with a visit to the Ya Na, Abubakari Mahama II in Yendi. He called on Nyelinboligu Naa Yakubu ...

Mr. Yaw Buaben Asamoa, a former Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the party has shifted its focus to self-interest rather than prioritising the development of Ghana. Mr Asamoa, who was once the Member of Parliament for Adentan, emphasised that the NPP has deviated from its original ideals. In an interview with Citi TV on November ...

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has petitioned Parliament to address the prolonged delay by the government in releasing funds to an estimated 61,000 customers of Blackshield Capital Limited, formerly known as Gold Coast Fund Management (GCFM). Mr Ayariga presented the petition on behalf of Charles Nyame (convenor), Bernard Agyekum, Nathaniel Mensah, David Opoku, and Rosemond Mensah ...

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Former President John Dramani Mahama, has said that the process to select his running mate for the 2024 general elections will start next year. He explained that per the rules of the party, the presidential candidate, national executives, and council of elders of the NDC will have to come together and select the ...

The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency, Mr John Jinapor, has hinted at voting against the 2024 budget if it includes new taxes. The MP, a member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, mentioned that he would only vote in favour of such a budget if directed by his party’s leadership to do so. Expressing his concerns, he argued that ...

Later this morning, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will be delivering the 2024 budget and economic plan. This will be the last budget reading under the Akufo-Addo-led administration. Commenting on what to expect from the budget reading, Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, said it is too late for President Akufo-Addo to salvage the economy. According to him, the ...

Founder and CEO for IMANI Ghana Franklin Kudjo has confirmed the credibility of Alan Kyerematen at a stakeholder meeting of CSOs with the former Trade and Industry Minister. The founder of Imani Ghana, eulogised Mr Kyerematen at a round table discussion between Civil Society Organisations and the presidential aspirant. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country met with the independent ...

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North Constituency, Alhassan Suhuyini, says the government must cancel trainee allowances for nurses and teachers. According to him, the money should be invested into the Student Loan Trust Fund to support financially pressed students across the country. He said nursing and teacher trainees should be encouraged to apply for student loans rather than receiving ...