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      The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) Sammy Awuku has announced his resignation from the role effective January 13, 2025. In a letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Sammy Awuku cited his election as the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North as the reason for …

In a significant move to reorganise local governance, President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members nationwide. This is one of the president’s first actions after his swearing-in as Ghana’s 6th President on January 7, …

    Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has been sworn into office as the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. In a historic ceremony in the heart of the national capital, Accra, she took the Oath of Allegiance and the Vice President’s Oath. She becomes …

    John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken the oath of allegiance and the presidential oath to officially take over the reins of government as Ghana’s sixth President of the Fourth Republic. He was sworn in by the Chief Justice of Ghana Gertrude Torkornoo …

    President-elect John Mahama has announced a series of high-profile appointments to the Office of the President as he prepares to assume office. The appointments, which take effect on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, aim to establish a strong foundation for his administration. These appointments were announced in a statement …

    The Koforidua High Court has upheld an injunction restraining the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate, Ernest Kumi, from holding himself out as the Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency. The ruling also prevents the Clerk of Parliament from swearing him in as the MP for the constituency. …

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially confirmed its leadership structure for the 9th Parliament, signalling the party’s strategy to manage legislative affairs in the upcoming session. The newly appointed leadership lineup includes: Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader. Patricia Apiagyei as Deputy Minority Leader. Frank Annoh-Dompreh …

This page offers a comprehensive list of all the public holidays in Ghana for 2025, including memorial days and statutory holidays. Use this helpful tool to plan your year in advance!   The Ministry of the Interior has released the official list of statutory public holidays and commemorative days for …

    The King of Akyem Kotoku, His Gracious Majesty Oseadeeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV, has issued a directive to the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah and Joyce Adjoa Agyeiwaa, the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive to immediately stop allocating stores at the Akim Oda Central, Nkwantanom, …

    A group of traders from Akim Oda, represented by Adwoa Botchway, Yaa Sakyiwaa, Kofi Poku, and Lydia Nyamekye, have initiated legal action against the Birim Central Municipal Assembly. The traders are seeking justice regarding the alleged unfair allocation of market stalls in the newly developed market structure in …