Live Update: Inauguration of Ghana’s 9th Parliament commences

By: Henrietta Afful The inauguration of the 9th Parliament of Ghana has began with newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) seated for the new legislative term. The event marks a significant moment in Ghana’s political landscape, as newly elected MPs gather to assume their roles and responsibilities in shaping national policy. With the swearing-in ceremony […]
Julius Debrah named Chief of Staff ahead of inauguration

By: Edzorna Francis Mensah President-Elect, John Dramani Mahama has appointed Julius Debrah as Chief of Staff in his latest appointment just less than 24 hours to his inauguration as president. This was contained in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu who has been appointed as Acting Spokesperson for the […]
‘ORAL is a needless committee, only for personal vendetta’ – Afenyo-Markin

By Josephine Kekeli The outgoing Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described the “Operation Recover All Loots” (ORAL) committee, initiated by President-elect John Dramani Mahama, as unnecessary and lacking constitutional backing. He condemned the establishment of the committee, stating, “I condemn, in no uncertain terms, the creation of this so-called committee called ‘ORAL’. Afenyo-Markin further argued […]
Africa still under colonial control – Jacob Zuma

By Naa Dedei Aryee Former South African President Jacob Zuma has made a bold assertion that Africa remains under the control of its former colonizers. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Ghana, on January 6, 2025, he emphasized that despite gaining independence, the continent is still grappling with the legacy of colonialism. President Zuma’s […]