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…
Communications Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chief Executive Officer of GoldBoard, Sammy Gyamfi, has disclosed that 30 out of 31 members of the Council of State were in agreement that a prima facie case has been established against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Mr Gyamfi made the revelation…
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for its poor performance in the Ashanti Region. He was addressing NDC party faithful at the “Enti Asanteman Aseda Ni” walk in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region John Mahama cited the government’s failure to operationalise the Afari…
Ghana’s U-20 women’s team, the Black Princesses, secured the country’s 11th gold medal at the ongoing African Games, after an impressive come-from-behind extra time victory against Nigeria at the Cape Coast Stadium on Thursday night. The Ghanaians fell behind early on when goalkeeper Afi Amenyeku fumbled a harmless ball in the penalty box, which allowed…
President John Dramani Mahama has challenged the newly appointed Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to revitalize Ghana’s sports sector and restore the Black Stars to their former glory. Speaking during the swearing-in of 17 ministers at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, President Mahama highlighted the importance of transforming the nation’s sports…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 for breaking multiple regulations. The penalty must be paid within 60 days. Additionally, Libya’s scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria has been cancelled, with CAF awarding Nigeria a 3-0 win by default. The fine follows an investigation by CAF into…
Private Legal Practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for accountability in Ghana’s judicial system, particularly in cases tainted by political manipulation. He made this call on KeyPoints on Saturday, February 1, while discussing the recent discontinuation of high-profile cases referencing the Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa case, where the former Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, was…
Vice Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in Parliament Paul Twum-Barimah says the US Visa Restriction Policy is to support Ghana and restrict certain groups of people who are in a position to destabilize Ghana’s democracy in the coming election. The United States on Monday, October 28, 2024, announced a visa restriction policy for…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension on four lawmakers following the chaos that erupted during the vetting process last Thursday. The speaker’s decision followed an appeal to him by the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to lift the suspension, a plea that was supported by the Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga. The speaker, in…
The Black Stars, have safely arrived in N’Djamena, Chad, as they prepare for their vital 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Les Sao. The squad touched down on Wednesday, September 3, were received warmly by Ghana Embassy officials and local fans, signaling the start of their campaign to secure important points in Group I….
