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August 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Ejisu MP: An Attack on a Journalist is an Attack on Government

Accra, Ghana – Kwabena Boateng, the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, has strongly condemned the recent assault on a JoyNews journalist and his interviewee by a military officer. He described the incident as an attack on a fundamental pillar of democratic

July 31, 2025July 30, 2025

Akwatia By-Election Set for September 2, EC Announces

Accra, Ghana – The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially announced that a by-election for the Akwatia Constituency will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This follows the unfortunate passing of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

NPP Opens Nominations for 2026 Presidential Primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for its 2026 presidential primaries. Aspiring candidates have until August 28, 2025, to submit their nominations, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of GHS100,000. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong announced on

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Three Aspirants Pick Forms for NDC Akwatia Parliamentary Primaries

Three individuals have picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in Akwatia ahead of the upcoming by-election. The aspirants include former Member of Parliament Henry Boakye, current NDC Akwatia Constituency Secretary Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Ashanti Region Delegates Rally Behind COKA for NPP Chairmanship

Delegates from the Ashanti Region have thrown their weight behind Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (popularly known as COKA), the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman for Afigya Kwabre South, in his bid to become the party’s next Regional Chairman. In interviews

July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

No Plans to Convert National Cathedral Site into Cultural Centre – Govt

The government has no plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre, according to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications. Speaking on July 22, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu described reports suggesting

July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

Bagbin Urges MPs to Shun Violence Ahead of Akwatia By-Election

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a call to action to Members of Parliament (MPs) to promote peace and respect ahead of the upcoming Akwatia by-election. He urged them to refrain from violence in both words and actions,

July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

NPP Identifies Economic Challenges, Poor Governance As Causes Of 2024 Defeat

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and member of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Constitutional and Legal Committee, has identified four key reasons behind the party's defeat in the 2024 general elections. According to Nkrumah, a committee led by

July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

Parliament Passes ‘MahamaCares’ Bill to Support Critical Illness Treatment

Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025, popularly known as the MahamaCares Programme, establishing a dedicated fund to support treatment for chronic and life-threatening conditions such as cancer, kidney failure, stroke, and diabetes. The newly approved legislation

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Breaking News: Parliament Approves Reshuffle In ECOWAS Delegation

Ghana's Parliament has approved a reshuffle in the country's delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, replacing Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin with Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei. Afenyo-Markin, who served as Third Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, will be succeeded in that