Politics

1,505  A poll by Global InfoAnalytics has shown that more Ghanaians are buying into the 24-hour economy policy proposal of former President John Dramani Mahama compared to the digitalisation proposal by his major contender in the 2024 election, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. According to the poll, the majority of Ghanaians in 14 out of […]

1,315    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to prosecute government officials and persons involved in the controversial $12 million expenditure on the suspended Gold Royalties Monetisation Transaction arrangement, popularly referred to as the ‘Agyapa deal’, if it emerges victorious in the December polls. “Fellow countrymen and women, the “Agyapa” scam clearly amounts to […]

1,251  The Electoral Commission (EC) has backtracked on its decision to eliminate the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections, responding to strong criticisms from stakeholders, including the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, the Deputy EC Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, acknowledged the concerns raised by the […]

1,465  The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region is currently engaged in a meeting to address the threats of electoral violence made by one of its members. Alhaji Mustapha Alhasan, the Party’s Constituency Organizer for Manhyia South, has been declared wanted by the Ashanti Region Police Command due to his […]

3,274  The Ministry of Roads and Highways has disclosed that the GH¢150 million allotted toward engaging and paying road contractors to patch potholes across the country is just one of many projects aimed at improving the country’s road network. The ministry’s head of public relations, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, explained that “the whole idea is to […]

1,586  The government has adjusted the salary of public sector workers by 23 per cent. This follows the conclusion of negotiations on the 2024 base pay. Payment of the 23 per cent adjustment took effect from January 1, this year. The Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, confirmed this to the Daily Graphic. He said […]

1,331    Citi News has gathered that Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the current Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, is to be replaced by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the current Deputy Majority Leader. There is no immediate indication as to whether the Suame MP will keep his role in government as Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. What is clear, […]

1,458    In a short ceremony on Friday, February 16, 2024, Hon. Kwasi Amoako-Attah, the outgoing Minister introduced Asenso-Boakye to the management of the Ministry before handing over to him. Until his re-assignment, Hon. Asenso-Boakye, the Bantama MP has been the Housing Minister since March 2021 where he spearheaded policies, programmes, and projects aimed at […]

1,724  Members of the New Patriotic Party Serial Callers Association in the Northern Region have declared a strike, halting all party-related communication activities. The decision, communicated to major stakeholders, the media, and the public, cites increasing frustrations among members due to unaddressed concerns regarding their socioeconomic welfare. The striking members point to failed promises by […]

1,320  Odododiodoo MP, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has strongly berated President Akufo-Addo, suggesting that his ego played a significant role in ignoring input from stakeholders during the recent ministerial reshuffle. The former Local Government Minister argued that the president overlooked valuable insights from various stakeholders, including Civil Society Organizations and his own constituents. He outlined […]