Politics

Parliamentary business has been suspended indefinitely by the Speaker Alban Bagbin on Tuesday, October 22. This follows the decision of the members of the ruling NPP decision to boycott proceedings. Members of the NPP were not in the Chamber when the Speaker arrived. Meanwhile, members of the opposition NDC who …

Thousands of Ghanaians turned out in their numbers on Saturday, 19th October 2024, to support the Afrafranto Mega Victory Walk in the Ashanti region, the ‘Ase3 ho'(The bottom/base) mantra became the ideal words that reverberated amidst the gleeful welcome to Hon. Alan John John Kwadwo Kyerematen on the principal streets …

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye have shared his views on the concept of a 24-hour economy, a key topic in Ghana’s economic discourse. In an interview on Starr Chart with Bola Ray, Prof. Oquaye, in a detailed response, explained that while the idea of a 24-hour economy is …

The ruler of Dagbon Traditional Area has enthusiastically praised and applauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for overseeing the restoration and upkeep of the much-needed peace in Dagbon. As part of a planned two-day trip to the Northern, North East, and Savanna regions, President Akufo-Addo visited the Yaa Naa at …

John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential candidate, has applauded the Speaker of the House’s announcement that four seats in Parliament are vacant. He claims that the NDC has gained a majority in Parliament even though no votes were conducted. He sees this as a hint that the …

  Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has charged that the Speaker of Parliament is favoring the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This came when four parliamentary seats were declared vacant by Speaker Alban Bagbin. Three seats held by the governing party (now in the minority) and one held by the opposition …

Spokesperson for former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari has reacted to the ruling by Speaker of Parliament, Agban Bagbin to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. The ruling handed by the Speaker on Thursday, October 14, 2024 comes as a shock to the New Patriotic Party caucus in Parliament …

The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Bossman Asare, has affirmed that the Commission is well-prepared to address potential cyber threats to its systems and processes in the upcoming December 7 general elections. According to him, while a significant portion of the Commission’s processes remains manual, there is …

Broadcaster Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has addressed concerns raised by his employer, Dr. Kweku Oteng. Dr. Oteng previously expressed frustration over Afrifa’s outspoken nature and aggressive approach, particularly regarding his criticisms of galamsey. Earlier, the Angel Group of Companies founder said he has been receiving numerous calls from individuals complaining about Afrifa’s …

The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Peter Kwakye-Ackah, says he holds no ill will towards the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and is willing to collaborate ahead of the December polls. This follows the Electoral Commission’s disqualification of the current NDC parliamentary candidate, Joana Cudjoe due to a pending interlocutory …