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The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to vote for him to lead the party in the 2024 general elections. According to him, he has the track record to lead the party as well as defeat former President John Dramani Mahama. …

The World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, has recommended that the government of Ghana implement an emergency action plan to tackle the country’s energy crisis. Bjerde emphasized that the World Bank is committed to providing technical advice to ensure that Ghana’s energy sector contributes to economic resilience. Speaking …

T T Hon. Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, has picked up forms to contest the Ayensuano seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Friday, July 15, 2023 Mr. Mark Okraku Mantey is in hopes of running to redeem the seat for the NPP. The minister …

The International Monetary Fund has stated that after the program evaluations, the remaining $2.4 billion bailout package for Ghana will be distributed in tranches every six months. In September 2023, a visiting team from the Fund will be in Ghana, and $600 million is expected to be made available to help …

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has stated that the leaked audio involving a police commissioner and a top official from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) plotting to remove the Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akufo Dampare from office, must be subjected to investigations. …

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to present the Mid-year budget review to Parliament on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The First Deputy Majority Whip, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, made the announcement during the presentation of the business statement for the upcoming week in Parliament. “In pursuant to the Public Financial …

Members of the National House of Chiefs have stated that they would in no way accept rights being sought by the LGBTQ+ community. According to its president, Ogyeahohor Yaw Gyebi II, this is because activities of the LGBTQ+ community are evil and their activities frown on Ghana’s customs and traditions. “LGBTQ is evil. …

Calls have been made for the Supreme Court to impose sanctions on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, over allegations of disregarding pending legal actions and allowing the anti-LGBTQ+ bill to proceed in the House. Dr. Amanda Odoi, a researcher, has filed a petition claiming that the Speaker has shown disdain and contempt …

The Black Stars of Ghana have been drawn in Group I for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana will face Mali, Madagascar, Central Africa Republic, Comoros and Chad in the qualifying series for the global showpiece. Ghana was in Pot 2 ahead of the draw which took place in Ivory Coast …

The Minister of the Interior has regained the power to grant a licence for the cultivation of small quantities of cannabis, commonly referred to as “wee” in Ghana for industrial and medicinal purposes. The move follows Parliament’s passage of the Narcotics Regulation Commission Amendment Bill, 2023 on Wednesday, July 12. The new …