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July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Affirmative Action Bill Passed Into Law

The Parliament of Ghana on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, passed the Affirmative Action bill into law. The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which has been in and out of Parliament for several years, was finally passed unanimously by the House.

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Appeal Court Exonerates Ato Forson and Jakpa in Ambulance Procurement Case

The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and Richard Jakpa, the 3rd accused in the ongoing ambulance case. This 2:1 decision overturned the previous order from the trial court, which required Dr. Ato

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Ghana’s Youth Deserve An Experienced, Committed Leader – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his position that the Ghanaian youth deserve an experienced and committed leader. “The youth are the future of our nation, and they deserve a leader who is experienced, ready

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

We’ll Improve Free SHS, Remove Double-Track System – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his promise to revamp the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which has faced numerous challenges and calls for review from stakeholders. During the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale,

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Election 2024: EC To Give Presidential Aspirants More Time To Prevent Disqualification

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is extending the days for the submission of nomination forms by presidential aspirants. According to the commission, the move is to prevent the disqualification of aspirants by allowing them to address challenges they had with

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

NAPO Was Only Encouraging Chiefs To Influence Policy – Fiifi Boafo Clarifies

Fiifi Boafo, the spokesperson for Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clarified that Dr Prempeh’s call for chiefs to express their views on political matters is not intended to infringe upon Ghana’s constitution.

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

“My Boss, President John Evans Atta Mills Was A Selfless Leader” – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has paid tribute to his former boss, the late former President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills. Mr. Mahama, who served as Vice President under Atta Mills, praised him as a nation-builder

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Nungua Chiefs Encouraged To Share Their Perspectives On Political Issues By NAPO

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has urged traditional leaders across the country to have a say in Ghana’s political landscape. Dr. Opoku Prempeh said chiefs play a critical role in shaping the country, hence the

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Speaker Bagbin Receives Visit from Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly President

In a spirited bid to limit language barriers and deepen Parliamentary Democracy within the African Region, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin and the President of the National Assembly of Cote d’Ivoire, His Excellency Adama Bictogo

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

OSP Launches Manhunt For 3 Key Corruption Suspects

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has published wanted notices for three individuals involved in ongoing investigations related to corruption and corruption-related offences. First on the list is Anthony Gyasi, also known by his aliases Nana K. Gyasi, Nana Gyasi,