The lawyer for Paul Adom-Otchere, who is under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has defended recent public interventions in his client’s case, arguing they were necessary to challenge what he called excessive bail terms. Responding to criticism sparked by a “thank you” video Adom-Otchere released after securing bail, legal counsel Apraku…
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flag bearer, is expected to present a list of his campaign team to the Party’s National Executive Committee for approval on Monday. According to news reports, the Vice President conducted extensive consultations to put together a campaign team composed of experienced persons who had played…
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has underscored the critical importance of President John Dramani Mahama’s success to the party’s future electoral prospects. Speaking at Mahama’s inauguration ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, January 7, Nketiah stressed the direct link between the President’s performance and the NDC’s chances in the 2028…
The Ghana Police Service has delegated a psychologist to provide counselling services to the wife and children of the late Kotoko Football Club Fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley. The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, made this known when he visited the deceased relatives in Kumasi and assured the police…
By Bashiru Nuhu Bapugu The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has announced plans to equip all Community Information Centers (CIC) across the country by the end of the year. Recently, GIFEC, in collaboration with various partners, concluded a three-day training program for girls in ICT in the Upper West Region. The event attracted…
The Sissala Youth Forum, the national youth Association of the Sissalas, have reminded President Mahama not to snub them in the formation of his ministerial team. The President of Youth, Mumuni Sidiki, made the call when he addressed a Press conference at Tumu today in the Upper West region. He stated “We, the youth of…
The High Court has directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to complete the collation of results from two outstanding polling stations in the Tema Central constituency. This ruling came after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) filed a mandamus application, also highlighting similar issues in Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North. The National Democratic Congress (NDC)…
On October 17, 2024, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, declared four parliamentary seats vacant, citing Article 97(1)(g) of the 1992 Constitution. The decision, which affects both New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament, has sparked widespread debate. At the heart of the matter is whether this ruling aligns with…
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that removing the betting tax will not have a significant impact on Ghana’s economy. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 13, Dr. Forson explained that the betting tax generates less than GHC50 million annually, which he described as a “nuisance tax.” He added that eliminating it…
CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style. Banyana Banyana started brightly and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Just five minutes in, Lebohang Ramalepe opened the…
