Category: Politics

Political Scientist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has expressed strong optimism that Ghana can achieve its development goals if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government maintains its current trajectory. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Dr Asah-Asante commended the government’s early achievements while emphasising the need for steadfast focus and commitment...

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, is set to appear before Parliament’s Committee of the Whole this week to address the ongoing electoral dispute in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The dispute stems from irregularities in the collation of results during the December 7, 2024, parliamentary elections, leaving the constituency without a duly...

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has reiterated his demand for the removal of Jean Mensa and the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC), calling it “long overdue” due to multiple electoral irregularities. Speaking on Maakye on Onua TV on Wednesday, June 11, Asiedu Nketia vowed to keep pushing...

Ghana is experiencing a surge in corruption investigations as more whistleblowers come forward with evidence against former officials, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem Sai. He disclosed that while the ORAL report initially documented 33 cases, the number has now exceeded 50 due to increasing complaints from citizens and insiders. Speaking on PM...

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare, has strongly criticized the GH₵1 fuel levy, arguing that it unfairly denies Ghanaians the benefits of the recent appreciation of the cedi. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, June 9, Osei-Asare expressed concern over the government’s decision to impose...

Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has strongly refuted allegations that Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang chartered a private jet for her return from the United Kingdom, instead shifting blame to the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for failing to maintain the presidential jet, leaving it unserviceable. In a statement shared via Facebook...

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for the resignation of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, arguing that stepping down would be in the best interest of Ghana’s judiciary and democracy. Speaking in an interview, Kpebu stated that a voluntary resignation would prevent prolonged investigations and potential damage to public confidence in the judicial system. Kpebu...

Hon.Kennedy Agyapong has withdrawn from NPP “Thank You” tour following a violent incident that occurred during an event in Kumasi. The tour, aimed at expressing gratitude to supporters, took a tragic turn when a student from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was stabbed multiple times during a confrontation at the Bantama Pentecost...

The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern and condemnation over the threatening security situation in Bawku, which is endangering lives and property in the area. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, speaking on behalf of the Caucus, urged the government to act...

Former  Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Stephen Amoah has expressed concerns about the financial implications of the National Cathedral project, despite having no objections to its construction. Speaking on Joy News AM, Dr. Amoah acknowledged sharing concerns with others about the source of funding and overall cost of the project. As a Christian, Dr. Amoah clarified...