Category: Politics

 The Minority in Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to constitutionalism, accountability, and the protection of citizens’ rights as Ghana celebrates its 69th Independence Anniversary. In a statement released today, the caucus paid tribute to the men and women whose sacrifices secured Ghana’s freedom in 1957, while warning that the promise of independence remains unfulfilled for...

The Minority in Parliament is lamenting delays in the payment of cocoa farmers despite a reduction in the producer price of the commodity. According to the caucus, although the government announced the release of GH₵855 million to settle arrears owed to cocoa farmers, they are yet to receive the funds Debating the State of the...

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Honourable Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has unreservedly withdrawn allegations he made against the Government and the Minister for the Interior, Honourable Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, regarding alleged illegal recruitment into the security services. It will be recalled that during the commencement of sitting on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, the Interior Minister invoked Standing...

 Alhaji Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, retaining the seat for his party with a decisive margin. Official results released by the Electoral Commission of Ghana confirmed that Baba Jamal secured 10,884 votes, representing 63 percent of valid ballots cast. His closest contender, Baba...

Voting in the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election has officially concluded, with electoral officers now sorting and tallying ballots at polling centers across the constituency. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 5:00 p.m., wrapping up a full day of voting to select a new representative following the passing of the sitting MP, Naser...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal, says his political ambition is driven by service, not personal gain. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, March 3, after casting his vote at the Alhaji Iddrisu House 2 polling station, Mr Jamal stated that his motivation for seeking office is rooted...

Nearly 75 percent of public sector hires made in the closing weeks of the Akufo-Addo administration have been approved to remain in office, presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced on Tuesday. Kwakye Ofosu explained that a presidential panel reviewing roughly 2,080 appointments, promotions, and recruitments recommended that 1,539 of them be maintained. At a press...

The Mahama administration has annulled 541 public sector recruitments, appointments, and promotions carried out in the final days of the Akufo-Addo government, following a thorough review by a presidential committee established to examine a disputed surge of hiring after the December 7, 2024 elections. Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed the outcome at a press...

 In a striking display of symbolism, Members of the Minority in Ghana’s Parliament raised cocoa pods moments after President John Dramani Mahama delivered the State of the Nation Address, sending a clear message about the importance of Ghana’s cocoa industry. The gesture underscored cocoa’s central role in Ghana’s economy and identity. Renowned globally for its...

Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has disclosed that the committee is preparing to hold an emergency meeting with key players in the energy sector over the possible impact of the Middle East conflict on oil prices in Ghana. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Mr Adomako-Mensah said the meeting is expected...