Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized his main rival, John Mahama, ahead of the December 7 presidential election, focusing on Mahama’s past performance in office.   During his first Meet the Press event in Accra on August 25, Dr. Bawumia highlighted what he described as Mr. Mahama’s poor track […]

The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will launch its 2024 manifesto today, Saturday, August 24, at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Auditorium, University of Education, Winneba, located in the Central Region.   The event, titled the “People’s Manifesto,” will present the NDC’s agenda for creating a more equitable and inclusive Ghana. The manifesto will […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially inaugurated the newly constructed Silver Jubilee Building at the University for Development Studies (UDS), marking a significant milestone in the university’s growth and underscoring the President’s dedication to education in Ghana. The Silver Jubilee Building, a three-story complex designed to accommodate lecture halls and offices, fulfills a promise […]

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to postpone signing the Ghana Shippers Authority Act, 2024 into law until stakeholders’ concerns are adequately addressed.   In a statement, GUTA President Dr. Joseph Obeng expressed disappointment that the group was not consulted on crucial provisions of the Act, such […]

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has provided additional clarity on the $3.6 million payment made to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for the production and broadcasting rights of the 13th African Games. In a statement, the ministry explained that GBC’s financial quotation of $3.6 million was considered the lowest and most reasonable option, as […]

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has refuted claims made by Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, regarding unpaid technical staff who worked on the African Games. In a statement signed by Director-General Prof. Amin Alhassan, GBC clarified that there are no outstanding payments owed to local technicians engaged by the corporation […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has addressed the recent controversy surrounding the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) attempt to sell some of its hotel assets. The controversy erupted when SSNIT decided to offload certain hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, in response to growing public and workers’ union […]

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has officially suspended its strike action, effective immediately, following a meeting with the Office of the Vice President and assurances from the government to address their concerns.   In a statement, CETAG National President Prince Cheng Himah announced, “Council members have unanimously voted to call off […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the release of the provisional voter register to political parties in preparation for the upcoming voter register exhibition, set to take place from Tuesday, August 20 to 27, 2024. This decision follows mounting pressure from political parties and other stakeholders who have been demanding access to the provisional voter […]