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January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Mahama Calls for AU Financial Independence and Empowerment of Youth and Women

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the African Union’s (AU) continued dependence on external funding, arguing that it hampers the organization’s ability to set its own priorities and exercise full autonomy. Speaking at the opening session of the retreat

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

Fatimatu Abubakar Calls for Unity and Reflection After NPP’s Defeat: “Let’s Regroup and Recapture Power”

Former Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop the public accusations and instead focus on unity and strategy to recover from their loss in the December 2024 general elections. In an interview,

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

ACEPA: Walkouts No Longer Effective for Minority Caucus in Parliament

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has stressed that walkouts are an ineffective political strategy for the Minority caucus in Parliament. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on January 25, 2025, Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of ACEPA, discussed

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Bagbin Confirms Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Will Be Passed This Year

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed strong confidence that the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will be passed into law this year. Addressing the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 21, 2025, Bagbin criticized former President Akufo-Addo for not assenting to the

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Mahama Uses Official Presidential Jet for AU Talks in Kenya

Former President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to attend a High-Level Retreat on African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms. The retreat, taking place from January 27–28, is hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, who serves as the AU Champion.

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Parliament Confirms Opare-Addo, Dzifa Gomashie, and Emelia Arthur as Ministers

Parliament has officially approved the appointments of three ministers following a heated debate on the floor of the House on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The confirmed nominees include George Opare-Addo as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Abla Dzifa Gomashie as

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

NPP Claims Spiritual Influence Led To 2024 Election Defeat

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its unexpected defeat in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence, citing unusual occurrences that seemed to point to a non-material cause. In an interview, NPP General Secretary

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Oti Regional Minister-Designate Prioritizes Dialogue To Resolve Nkwanta Conflict

Accra, Ghana – John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Oti Region Minister-Designate, has emphasized the importance of dialogue and collaboration in resolving the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta. The recent violence in Nkwanta, which resulted in three deaths and forced the displacement of numerous

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Mahama Ayariga Appointed Majority Leader of Parliament

Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has been officially named the new Leader of the Majority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament. He succeeds Cassiel Ato Forson, who has now taken on the role of Minister of Finance. In a

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Mahama Orders Appointees to Declare Assets or Face Consequences in Anti-Corruption Push

A strong move towards transparency and a commitment to fighting corruption within government President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all newly appointed government officials to declare their assets as part of his ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency in