As Ghana’s Parliament resumes on October 15, 2024, the nation faces a significant constitutional and political challenge regarding the status of Members of Parliament (MPs) who either defy their political parties to run as independents or join a party after initially being elected as independents without vacating their seats.This development has stirred conversations about political…
The Speaker of Parliament has deferred the matter regarding the petition to declare the seats of four members of Parliament vacant. This decision came after hearing arguments from both the Majority and Minority sides of the House concerning the petition brought forth by former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu.The development follows the move by Haruna Iddrisu…
Germany U20 delivered a commanding performance, defeating Ghana’s U20 national team, the Black Satellites, 5-0 in a friendly encounter on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Germany. The Black Satellites struggled throughout the preparatory match for the upcoming 2024 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, which will serve as qualifiers for the 2025 U20 AFCON.Ilyas Ansah, a…
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has charged the Ghanaian electorate to vote massively against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming December 7 general election in protest against what he said is the wanton dissipation of state resources.Addressing separate rallies at Nadowli and Wichaw as part of his…
John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has once again positioned himself as the leader to rescue Ghana’s faltering economy, pledging bold reforms and comprehensive economic revitalisation if he is elected president in the December 7 general elections.Addressing enthusiastic crowds in Nadowli and Wichaw during his three-day campaign tour of…
Laryea Kingston has finally opened up about his decision to step down as Ghana’s U-17 coach, stating that he found the environment unhealthy.Kingston resigned after Ghana failed to qualify for the AFCON, following their defeat to Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Championship in Legon.Kingston implied that he felt unappreciated throughout his…
Dear Sir, I belong to a group of Ghanaians who have adopted an uncompromising stance in the fight against illegal mining. It is not out of hatred or malice but out of our sheer desire to push you to act to safeguard the integrity of our water bodies, environment and humanity. As I play a…
Professor Eric Abavare, President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has defended his recent remarks calling President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo a “joker” in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.During an appearance on The Big Issue on Channel One TV…
RadfordFM, a community-based radio station serving the Sissala community, has launched a two-month-long Community Connect programme in selected communities within the Sissala East and West Districts ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections. Under the Radford FM Election House project, citizens in these selected communities will be given the opportunity to voice their concerns through Radford…
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has refuted claims that the current government has issued an excessive number of mining licenses. He clarified that he has faced criticism for not approving enough licenses to meet the industry’s needs.In an interview with Citi FM on Tuesday [Oct 8 2024], Mr Jinapor responded…
