Politics

Kwaku Kwarteng, Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi West and spokesperson on the Economy Committee has attributed Ghana’s economic crisis to decades of bad politics and economic mismanagement by past and present governments. In an opinion piece, Mr Kwarteng said Ghana’s economy is being run like a Ponzi Scheme. “The …

The Presidential candidate and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to make cell phones more accessible to Ghanaians if elected president. Dr. Bawumia presented an idea during a campaign event to work with phone makers to offer smartphones on credit, allowing people to pay as little as one or …

The vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been invited by the Minority in Parliament to participate in the debate on the 2024 mid-year budget review, which was presented by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam on Tuesday, July 23. They believe that …

IMANI Center for Policy and Education has invited the flagbearers of the two main political parties to a political debate ahead of the 2024 general elections. In a Facebook post, IMANI announced that they have received a response from the office of John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National …

On July 16, 2024, a significant discussion took place in Accra during the popular political evening show “Simpieso” on Atinka FM, hosted by Owoahene Nana Acheampong. The show, renowned for its engaging debates and insights, had invited Mr. Bright Botchway, the National Deputy Director for the Traders and Artisans Network …

The people of Akyem Swedru Constituency in the Eastern Region had a rare opportunity to meet their Member of Parliament (MP) and other key players to discuss the issues confronting the area and chart a common way forward. In an unprecedented move, the Member of Parliament for the area and …

Mr. Joseph Archibald, a prominent politician, entrepreneur, and a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has recently emphasized the need for Ghana to embrace electronic voting (e-voting). This modern approach to elections could address many of the inefficiencies and challenges associated with traditional voting methods. Archibald’s call comes …

The National Deputy Director of the Trade and Artisans Network for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bright Botchway has indicated that the National Cathedral project has become a glaring symbol of the lack of transparency and accountability under the administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Mahamudu …

Parliament adjourned sitting on Monday, July 15, 2024, after only 24 MPs appeared in the House. The Minority had earlier threatened to disrupt Parliamentary business with concerns of a quorum if the majority caucus failed to avail themselves of the business of the house. During proceedings on Monday, the Member …

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologised for his comments about Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. In a brief statement, Dr Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO explained that his comments were his personal opinion and were not intended to disrespect Kwame …