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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,

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Mid-Year Budget Uninspiring, Hopeless – Ato Forson

Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has criticised the 2024 mid-year budget, describing it as uninspiring and hopeless. On Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam presented the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament. During his address, Dr. Amin Adam

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Akufo-Addo Defends Appointments Of Additional Judges

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has defended the appointment of additional judges to the country’s courts, citing the increasing workload on judges as the reason. In contrast, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has advocated for capping the number of judges. However,

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Mahama Won’t Debate Bawumia To Revive His Failed Career – Isaac Adongo

A Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo has stated that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama would not debate the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamdu Bawumia to resurrect Bawumia’s failing

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Bagbin Sacks Sefwi-Wiawso MP From Parliament Over ‘Rude’ Comment

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has directed the Marshal to walk the Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr Kwaku Afriyie out of the house over a comment deemed as disrespectful. Following the nomination of two justices to the Supreme Court

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

NPP’s 85% Target In Ashanti Region Unachievable, Says Muntaka

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Member of Parliament for Asawase and former Minority Chief Whip, has expressed his doubts about the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) ability to secure 85% of the votes in the Ashanti Region during the upcoming December elections ¹

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Joe Biden Quits 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris

Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump – and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. He steps down amid pressure from within the Democratic Party amid concerns over his health. Mr Biden in a statement issued