‘If they want second round of vetting, I am ready for them’ – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed his readiness to face Parliament’s Appointments Committee again if required, amid what he described as “desperate smear press conferences and fabrications” by critics. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Mr. Ablakwa stated that his detractors had every opportunity to scrutinise him during his initial vetting and […]
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw backtracks on promise to leave Ghana after Mahama’s election victory
Private legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has admitted that his earlier vow to leave Ghana if John Dramani Mahama won the 2024 presidential election was a political gimmick. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Mr. Ampaw congratulated President Mahama on his electoral victory, describing it as a testament to hard work. He […]
Is Democracy Failing Africa? The Case for a “New Governance Model” for the continent, starting with Ghana
By Abdul-Razak Yakubu (ARY), Int. Development, Political & Governance Consultant The relationship between democracy and development continues to spark debate, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where democratic nations struggle with economic hardship, rising debt, and negative credit ratings. Despite decades of democratic rule, many African countries remain trapped in poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure deficits, while non-democratic […]
Tripartite Committee begins 2025 wage negotiations
The National Tripartite Committee, comprising representatives from the government, employers, and organised labour, has initiated discussions to determine the 2025 minimum wage. The negotiations, which began on Monday, February 3, 2025, will be followed by talks on base pay for public sector salaries. This was announced in a statement issued by Acting Spokesperson to the […]
Study highlights barriers to women’s participation in decision-making and elections in Ghana
By Rebecca Ekpe A Study on Barriers to Women’s Participation and Representation in Decision Making and Elections 2024 has revealed some fundamental institutional challenges, including the lack of role models and mentorship, Electoral System Challenges, Media stereotypes, Gender Based Violence and Harassment. Ghana’s commitment to Affirmative Action is underlined internationally by the Convention on the […]
Water crisis worsens in Ho after GWCL water intake house shutdown
By Elorm Yao Aryee Residents of the Ho Municipality and parts of the Ho West and South Dayi districts of the Volta Region are grappling with water crisis with no end in sight. There were frequent breakdowns in January this year, with the recent one lasting for about a week. The crisis that began late […]
Dr. Agnes Lartey assumes office as Gender Minister, pledges effective leadership
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Dr. Mrs. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for optimum collaboration between management and staff of the Ministry for the realisation of the government’s vision for the Gender Ministry. Addressing management during her assumption of office, the new sector Minister said the […]
Security agencies investigate ministerial nominees before vetting – Bernard Ahiafor
By Ashiadey Dotse The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has revealed that security agencies conduct thorough investigations into ministerial nominees before they are vetted by Parliament. Speaking on Channel One TV, Mr. Ahiafor explained that any nominee found guilty of crimes related to dishonesty or moral wrongdoing […]
Four Kotoko, six Nsoatreman players charged following violent clash
By Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko’s Justice Blay and three of his teammates, Mohammed Camara, Gilbani O’Neil Ndongani Samba, and Andres Ntim Manu, have been charged with unprofessional conduct following a violent altercation with players from Nsoatreman FC. The match, held at the Nana Konamansah II Park, escalated into chaos as players from both sides engaged […]
Greater Accra Minister revives National Sanitation Day to tackle waste management
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo, has announced the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day and the Cleanest City Award to promote a competitive and responsible approach to environmental sanitation in the region. According to her, in line with the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s “Clean Up Ghana” agenda, a Regional Sanitation Day will […]
Committee probing parliamentary chaos to begin public hearings on February 5
By Ashiadey Dotse The committee investigating the recent chaos in Parliament will begin public hearings on Wednesday, February 5. The Chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Bedzrah, announced this at a press conference on Monday, February 3. The investigation follows a violent clash between the Majority and Minority sides during the vetting of ministerial nominees on […]
Nsoatreman FC withdraw from Ghana Premier League following tragic incident
By Kwame Bediako Nsoatreman FC have officially withdrawn from the Ghana Premier League, as confirmed by Joel Gyempeh, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). This announcement comes on the heels of a distressing incident that occurred during the Matchday 19 game against Asante Kotoko, held at the Nana Kronmansah Park on Sunday. […]
Accra Academy hands over student to police over viral bullying video
Accra Academy has handed over a student to the police following the emergence of a viral video showing bullying involving three Form Three boys and a Form One student. The school’s management confirmed that the incident occurred on 17 January 2024 but only came to their attention after the video began circulating on social media. […]
I pray God uses me to change fortunes of Ghana – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has attended Sunday worship at the Cedar Mountain Chapel of Assemblies of God, East Legon, Accra. The President was received by Reverend Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana. Addressing the congregation, President Mahama expressed his desire for God to use him as an instrument to change the fortunes of […]
