The Constitutional Review Committee has proposed a five-year presidential term in Ghana. The committee noted that the current four-year term is too short. It also said it did not find a place for a third term for a sitting president … Read more →
The flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is gearing up to unveil his vision for Ghana today. Dr. Bawumia has consistently emphasized his commitment to leveraging technology, data, and systems for inclusive economic growth in … Read more →
Daniel Botwe, Minister of Local Government, Rural Development, and Decentralisation, has denied claims that President Akufo-Addo dismissed the 24 District Chief Executives (DECs) for their opposition to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid. There have been rumours that the … Read more →
Former President John Dramani Mahama has served notice to restore the original names of the public universities that have been renamed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He stated that the names that they have given currenlty will be given … Read more →
Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, has voiced his unwavering support for Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia by justifying why he [Bawumia] deserves to be the next President of Ghana with the reasons that Ghanaians should consider and … Read more →
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, says the party will soon communicate its stance on the parliamentary primary situation in the Yendi constituency. He assured that the party is committed to fairness in addressing … Read more →
A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah Asante, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) might struggle to retain seats in Greater Accra in the upcoming polls. His comments follow some incumbent Members of Parliament (MP) … Read more →
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a statement regarding a video circulating on social media, showing an individual declaring unofficial results of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Yendi Constituency in favor of the incumbent. The Electoral … Read more →
Several notable incumbent MPs from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have suffered defeat in their quest for re-election in the upcoming December elections. This list of defeated incumbents adds to the previously announced 19 MPs who have chosen not to … Read more →
Joseph Cudjoe, Member of Parliament (MP) for Effia and Erikson Abakah, MP for Shama lost the NPP primaries that was held on 27th January, 2024 at their various constituencies. Aside the above named incumbent MPs, the rest of the incumbents … Read more →
The Western Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Okatakyie Amankwa Afrifa has called for the amendment of the clause that enjoins the President to appoint 50 per cent of Ministers from the Legislature. The amendment, he noted, … Read more →
Professor Kwesi Jonah, the Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for Democratic Governance, criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s governance style, deeming it very poor. Jonah expressed disapproval following the president’s admission that he neglected Ekumfi residents due to their … Read more →
Deputy Whip of the Minority in Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, has stated that the 9th Parliament will suffer from the exit of experienced members known as “old hands.” Some 18 lawmakers of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), including the Majority Leader, … Read more →
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he is being measured in his promises ahead of the 2024 general elections. Mahama mentioned that the current state of the economy limits him from … Read more →
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed the House’s intention to seek legal clarification regarding President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign certain Witchcraft and Ghana Armed Forces Bills. Mr Bagbin insisted that the authority to assess the misuse of discretion … Read more →
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed its strong opposition to the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to discontinue the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Ghana. The party argues that the integrity of … Read more →