Linda Akweley: Greater Accra Minister-Designate Passes Vetting
Linda Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, has become potentially the fastest nominee to complete vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee. During her appearance on Tuesday, January 28, committee members did not pose a single question, allowing her to conclude proceedings in under ten minutes. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin remarked that the strong...
Burkina Faso, Mali, And Niger Formally Withdraw From ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially acknowledged the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali, and the Republic of Niger from the regional bloc, effective today, Wednesday. In a January 29 press statement released by the ECOWAS Commission, the organisation emphasised its commitment to regional solidarity and outlined transitional measures to minimise...
Attorney-General To Meet ORAL Team
The Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has said he would be meeting members of Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) to receive the information they have gathered so far. He indicated that he would take over the findings for further action. Chair of the ORAL Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa earlier said that their work would end immediately...
EC: Branded Bags Contained Ballot Papers, Not Dollars
The Electoral Commission (EC) has discredited a viral video alleging some bags branded in the name of the elections management body contained dollars that were being smuggled out of the country by the New Patriotic Party. According to the EC in a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman in charge of operations, the bags in...
Haruna Iddrisu Demands Validation of Free SHS Data
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a thorough validation of data concerning the number of beneficiaries of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. During his first official visit to the Ministry on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, following his swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama, Iddrisu emphasized the need for accurate figures to...
GJA Demands Update on Ahmed Suale Murder Probe by March
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has demanded a concrete update on the investigation in the murder case of Ahmed Suale, an Investigative Journalist, by the end of March 2025. He said it was very unfortunate and disappointing that six years after the murder of Ahmed Suale, no arrest had been made. He threatened to...
Mahama Confirms No Deputy Ministers to Keep Govt Lean
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that he will not appoint deputy ministers for certain ministries to honour his commitment to maintaining a cabinet of 60 ministers, as pledged during his election campaign. The President made this declaration during his address at the swearing-in ceremony of six ministers on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, at the Jubilee House.
NPP Engages Stakeholders for 2024 Elections
The Election Review Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commenced a series of meetings with stakeholders to undertake a comprehensive and inclusive review of the party's performance in the 2024 general elections. The meetings aim to gather diverse perspectives, address challenges encountered during the elections, and develop strategies to enhance the party's growth and success...
Mahama: Power Outages Avoided During Pipeline Maintenance
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his administration has successfully averted a potential power crisis that threatened the country due to scheduled maintenance work on the West African Gas Pipeline. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 22, the President assured Ghanaians that proactive measures had...
58 NPP Members Suspended In Tatale Sanguli
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tatale Sanguli constituency in the Northern region has suspended 58 members from the party on allegations that they did not support the official candidate of the party in just-ended elections. In a letter signed by the constituency chairman addressed to the National and regional executives, sighted by Citi News, the...
