The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to establish a review committee in January 2025 to analyze its defeat in the 2024 general elections. The NPP lost to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7 polls. NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia secured over four million votes, while the NDC’s John Mahama,…
Emmanuel Owusu Acheampong, secretary to Cynthia Mamle Morrison, Member of Parliament for Agona West, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to expel him and 279 others, including his boss, calling it a “defeatist approach.” The NPP announced the expulsion of these 280 individuals, effective December 16, 2024. According to the party, the affected…
The Former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Social Investment Fund has issued a disclaimer on Monday, 23rd December 2024 indicating he hasn’t engaged Surrogates to Fight his battles as a politician on his behalf. He made the Statement after Mr. Mohammed Abdulai, a journalist in Nandom was spotted tagging him some political posts seeking to…
Professor Stephen Adei, an academic and governance expert, has called on political leaders in Ghana to prioritise unity, adhere to legal processes, and implement administrative reforms to safeguard the nation’s democracy. In an interview with TV3 on Sunday [Dec 22, 2024], Prof Adei emphasised the need for calm and tact in managing the legal disputes…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) wants the police to fast track investigation and bring to book persons involved in the fire outbreak that destroyed the library of the Kwashieman Cluster of Schools. The library was used to store ballot boxes of the Ablekuma North constituency Parliamentary election before it was razed by fire on Tuesday,…
The Black Queens face a pivotal crossroad as coach Nora Hauptle’s future hangs in the balance. The progress of the Black Queens could be set a decade back if indeed Swiss coach Nora Hauptle leaves and takes up the Copper Queens job in Zambia. The UEFA Pro License coach was a breath of fresh air…
Pastor, an astute Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author, Bishop Titi-Ofei, has told President-elect John Dramani Mahama to avoid any temptation to persecute his opponents. He says, by all means, Mr Mahama must fight corruption by prosecuting corrupt officials. However, that should be done in a manner devoid of persecution. In an open letter…
A United States-based Ghanaian Professor, Kwaku Asare has made a number of proposals to address the corruption menace in Ghana. Among the proposals include publication of assets declared by public officials, conducting lifestyle audits on public officials, and streamlining responsibilities among Anti-Corruption Agencies, among others. In a statement on his Facebook page, he stated that…
Ghanaian optometrist and comedian, OB Amponsah, made history on December 21, 2024, when he filled the 4,000 capacity Bukom Boxing Arena with his 10th anniversary comedy show. This has been described by creative industry stakeholders as an unprecedented achievement in Ghana’s comedy space because it is the first time a Ghanaian comedian has been able…
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on…
