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…
Professional services firm Deloitte is warning that Ghana’s cocoa output—one of the main drivers of the economy—will encounter volatility. The firm attributes this to climatic conditions, smuggling, and diseases (cacao swollen shoot virus and the black pod, for instance). Global commodity price fluctuations are also a factor, Deloitte said in its Global Economic Outlook January…
The Presidency of Ghana has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day official visit to Ghana from Wednesday, July 2, to Thursday, July 3, 2025. The visit underscores the strong and longstanding ties between the two nations and aims to reinforce their strategic partnership. According to a statement released by the…
The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency, Hon. Nasira Afrah Gyekye, has encouraged Muslim women to remain resilient, ambitious, and grounded in faith as they pursue their dreams. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Muslim Ladies Conference (AMLAC) held at the Law Auditorium of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Hon. Gyekye shared…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 10 people for Parliament to consider for appointment as regional ministers. The names of the 10 nominees have been forwarded to the Speaker of Parliament. They are nominees for Oti, Volta, Eastern, Northern, North East, Upper East, Ashanti, Ahafo, Savannah and Greater Accra. There are six regions outstanding – Western, Western North, Central,…
Fatimatu Abubakar, former Minister for Information has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop the blame games and focus on regrouping and strategising to regain power. In an interview on Asempa FM on Friday, January 24, 2025, Abubakar emphasised the importance of unity and reflection in the party’s efforts to recapture…
he Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to building a modern and inclusive country anchored by systems and data. In an interaction with members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Accra last night, Dr. Bawumia assured them of his quest, as President, to ensure good governance,…
By Isaac Dzidzoamenu Oyster Agribusiness, an innovative agri-tech company specializing in climate-smart agriculture, has raised US$2 million in funding to expand its operations and deepen its impact on smallholder farmers across Ghana. This milestone was made possible through the support of Root Capital, RDF Ghana, and Sahel Capital Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA FUND),…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has announced a ban on all funeral activities in the Ashanti Region from September 2 to September 18, 2025. The period has been reserved exclusively for the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away on August 7, 2025. The main rituals are scheduled to begin on…
Presidential staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has launched a scathing attack against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over their planned demonstration following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Nana Yaa Jantuah described the demonstration as unnecessary, suggesting it is simply the NPP’s way of coping with boredom. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, she questioned the NPP’s…
