Politics

I am not a prophet, but I can submit here and now, without any shred of reservation that President John Dramani Mahama’s quest or declaration to fight corruption, will definitely fall through. The reason is, where on earth can he fight corruption by simply targeting only his avowed political opponents? …

President John Dramani Mahama is being urged by the people of Sekyere Afram Plains to carry out his campaign pledge to name Hon. Hajia Nasira Afrah as a deputy minister. The people think that this pledge, which was made during the 2024 elections, played a significant role in ensuring that …

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has given illicit miners working in the region’s forest reserves and water bodies a hard two-week deadline to leave or face harsh legal repercussions. The government is working to stop illegal mining, or galamsey, which has caused extensive environmental damage, including as deforestation, …

Many dignitaries and supporters attended the Islamic funeral for Hajia Saudatu Sulemana Muntaka, the late mother of Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Interior Minister and Member of Parliament for Asawase. To provide their support, the leaders of several security agencies as well as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) were present. …

  On the basis of persistent Chieftaincy problems at the Regional House of Chiefs, the Ahyirem Abusua has openly voiced its dissatisfaction of Nana Amoako Poku’s appointment as Offinso hene. Ahyirem Abusuapayin spokesperson Kwabena Agyeibi Obeng stressed that Nana Amoako should not enter the palace till the issue is settled. …

As the first Queen to contest the Ashanti Region Council of State Seat, Nana Adwoa Foriwaa, the Queen mother of the Nsuta Fuaman traditional territory, has created history. Given that women have historically been under-represented in this position, this milestone represents a substantial change in the status quo.   The …

There is a lot of tension inside the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) because employees and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are opposed to the idea of Ing. Mark Baah, a known supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), being the company’s Ag. CEO. Mr. Baah was only three …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the contender for foreign affairs minister, revealed that 156 Ghanaians are in danger of being deported from the US. This comes after the recent executive order on birthright citizenship issued by U.S. President Donald Trump. When Mr. Ablakwa appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, …

The Minister for Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has voiced hope that President John Dramani Mahama will expand the number of Ghanaian diaspora people in his cabinet. During his vetting on Friday, January 31, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized the President’s history of embracing diversity and shattering barriers in government. He praised President …

The Otumfuo Assinhene, Nana Yaw Akuoko, has officially announced his intention to run for Ashanti Region’s seat in the upcoming Council of State elections on February 11, 2025. Nana Akuoko reaffirmed his commitment to promoting the region’s growth and development in a statement released after the submission, highlighting important sectors …