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August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

DRIP: We’ve Constructed 12,830Km Of Roads Since 2017 – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that his administration has constructed 12,830 kilometres of roads throughout the nation. The President asserts that this achievement is unparalleled in the nation’s history. He was speaking at the inauguration of the District Road

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Majority Caucus Angry At Speaker For Abruptly Adjourning Parliament Indefinitely

The Majority leadership of Parliament is unhappy with Speaker Alban Bagbin for an indefinitely adjourning sitting. This is the second consecutive meeting that the Speaker has abruptly adjourned, leaving several government business matters unresolved. On Tuesday evening, the Speaker's decision to

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

EC Starts Voter Registration Mop-Up August 1

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will begin a mop-up voter registration exercise starting from August 1 to 3, 2024 in all the 261 district offices of the Commission across the country. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday in

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

AG To Challenge Appeal Court Decision To Discharge Ato Forson, Jakpa In Ambulance Case

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, says he disagrees with the decision of the Court of Appeal to acquit and discharge the Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, and businessman, Richard Jakpa in the ongoing Ambulance purchase trial. This

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.