The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has categorically denied claims of authorising payment to Kennedy Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, for a government contract. In his post on X on February 23, 2025, Dr. Forson asserted that no contractor has received payment since he assumed office. The Minister emphasised that…
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…
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, residents took to the streets to protest the long-standing neglect of the area in terms of social amenities, most particularly the bad nature of the road, which has led to multiple accidents and a surge in robbery cases in the town. According to the protestors, despite repeated appeals to the…
The Supreme Court has upheld the re-collated parliamentary election results for the Nsawam Adoagyiri and Ahafo Ano North constituencies, affirming the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declarations for these areas. This decision comes amidst ongoing disputes over the legality and fairness of the re-collation process in other constituencies. While setting aside re-collated results for Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma…
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with violent disturbances that marred the parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency on Friday, July 11, 2025. A statement issued by the police on Wednesday, July 23, confirmed that the suspects—Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old Station Manager at STC, and Ali Saeed, also known…
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. In a heartfelt message, Dr. Bawumia described Daddy Lumba as “a true music icon” whose remarkable career spanned over three decades. He acknowledged the late musician’s immense contribution to Ghana’s highlife genre…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 polls. He reiterated Ghana’s strategic partnership with China, being one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to establish diplomatic ties with China. In a message, President Xi Jinping said China-Ghana friendship has a long history, which has been strengthened over…
Ghana has officially recognized the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), a regional bloc formed between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso aimed at addressing shared security concerns, economic development, and cooperation among member states President John Mahama has appointed Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as Special Envoy to the Alliance, a decision that will likely anger the French and…
President John Dramani Mahama has set a tone of modesty and respect for his administration, warning his newly sworn-in ministers against arrogance and extravagance. During the swearing-in ceremony for 17 ministers in Accra on Friday, February 7, President Mahama emphasised the importance of prudent management of government resources, which he stressed belong to the Ghanaian…
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points on Boxing Day with a 3-1 victory over Leicester City at Anfield. Despite an early shock from Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew, who gave the visitors a surprising lead, the Reds staged a commanding comeback to secure all three points. The…
