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Speaker’s declaration of four seats vacant unconstitutional- Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court has in a 5:2 majority decision upheld the Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin’s application against the declaration of four Parliamentary seats vacant. By this decision, the Court has declared the action of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, unconstitutional. Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that the Speaker lacked jurisdiction to take action on such…

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There’s a perception that Judiciary is acting in NPP’s favour – Tsatsu Tsikata

Renowned legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata is worried about what he describes as a worrying decline in public confidence in Ghana’s judiciary. According to him, this situation has the propensity to trigger dire implications for the country’s democratic framework. His comments come amid findings from the 2024 on African Governance, which reported a stark drop in…

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Bawumia pledges free university for children of cocoa farmers

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced a groundbreaking plan to provide free university education for the children of cocoa farmers. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in Jakobu, Ashanti Region, Dr. Bawumia outlined the government’s intention to utilize funds currently allocated for cocoa scholarships at the Senior High School level…

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Election 2024: Mahama urges disappointed NPP supporters to vote for NDC

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama is calling on disappointed supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shift their allegiance and vote for the NDC in the upcoming December 7 general elections.Mr. Mahama’s appeal is part of his broader strategy to broaden his support base to make a…

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“Ghanaians Fear 2024 Elections May Be Less Peaceful,” Says British High Commissioner

he British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has revealed some Ghanaians fear that the December 7 elections may not be peaceful as compared to previous ones. According to her, interactions with key stakeholders and “a range of people” indicate that there could be potential violence.“Unfortunately, my colleagues and I are frequently told by a…

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Rocky Dawuni grabs 2025 Grammy Awards nomination

Celebrated Ghanaian Reggae artiste Rocky Dawuni has once again been recognized on the global stage. He has received a 2025 Grammy Award nomination for Best Global Music Performance with his single “Rise.” This marks the legendary Ghanaian Reggae musician’s fourth Grammy nomination. His previous nominations include: 2015: Best Reggae Album for “Branches of The Same Tree” 2021: Best…

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