The Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the decision by the Supreme Court on Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s ruling which declared four parliamentary seats vacant is “extremely strange”. Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe told Channel One TV in an interview that Ghana’s democracy is in ‘danger’. “First of all, this ruling is extremely…
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament has urged his colleagues to acknowledge the bold decision taken by the President to combat the menace of galamsey (illegal mining) in Ghana. According to Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency, the President has reinforced the operational and tactical capacity…
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the pending disbursement of millions of Ghana cedis to 800,000 people as part of a drought relief program, with each individual expected to receive about GHS 3,000. According to the Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, Ph.D., “I am reliably informed that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia…
By Nana Kwame Bediako Manchester United, legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to conclude his role as the club’s ambassador at the end of the 2024/2025 season. This decision comes in the wake of a strategic cost-cutting initiative implemented by the club following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a minority stake in February….
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…
