A private legal practitioner, Kofi Bentil, has cited poverty as the reason why the phenomenon of vote buying will not abate in Ghana’s democracy. He said for as long as the ordinary Ghanaian cannot make ends meet, they will look everywhere, including monies doled out by politicians for their votes. “Vote buying won’t stop. Any […]
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that the vote-buying incident that characterised the Ayawaso East NDC parliamentary elections was shameful. He said the NDC should bow their heads in shame due to this act. “The NDC should bow their heads in shame due to what we witnessed in Ayawaso […]
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) missed an opportunity to conduct itself differently by failing to annul the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries, that was characterised by vote-buying. He made the point that the primaries should have been annulled, and all the persons caught in the vote-buying allegation should be […]
Legal practitioner Kofi Bentil has said that vote-buying in elections in Ghana, whether intraparty or interparty elections, will not stop. To him, any intervention to address the issue of buying votes will either make the situation worse or just dance around it. Bentil mentioned that even in advanced democracies such as the United States and […]
Medeama Sporting Club were held to a 1-1 draw by Aduana Stars Football Club in their Matchday 22 encounter in the Ghana Premier League — a result that could have major implications for the title race. Saturday’s game was halted after 67 minutes due to heavy rain, with 23 minutes left to play. When action […]
Kofi Bentil, Vice President, IMANI Ghana, has said that there is a need to rethink the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) paradigm. He made the point that by their own projections, in the next five years, because of illegal mining (galamsey) and other things, Ghana is going to lose its position as a second. “Ghana will […]
The Director of the Presidential Initiative on Agriculture, Dr Peter Otokunor Boamah, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of mismanaging the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). He stated that COCOBOD witnessed needless procurements under the previous NPP administration. “The individuals who run this Country over the past 8 years are the ones who have put us into […]
President John Dramani Mahama has explained the Reset Agenda he has been championing since assuming office over a year ago. Speaking on the sidelines of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 13, he said “Accra Reset is an architecture, a framework through which Africa and its partners align finance, health, trade, skills, […]
Reports reaching 3news is that an accident has occurred on the Nsawam (Adoagyiri) around 5:30am involving eight vehicles. A tanker is said to have exploded, causing several cars to catch fire. More soon…
Lawyers for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta have revealed that the Commission for The Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) has ordered the deletion of his name from the Red Notice List. This is contained in a Public Notice issued on February 13 by Menkah-Premoh, Osei Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and partners. “We are pleased to announce that, […]
Ghana Chapter of the Cocoa Farmers Alliance of Africa has formally declared its support for the government’s current strategy to stabilise the nation’s cocoa sector, pointedly rejecting suggestions that the country should seek an IMF bailout for the industry. In a press release issued on 13 February 2026, the Alliance expressed strong confidence in the […]
President John Dramani Mahama on February 13 held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The bilateral meeting centred on critical security challenges facing the African continent, particularly the deteriorating situation in […]
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed strong support for the passage of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, describing it as a strategic step toward stimulating industrial growth and enhancing productivity across key sectors of the economy. At a retreat held in Accra on 13 February 2026, the Association emphasised the need […]
The Agona Nkwanta to Tarkwa Road corridor in the Western Region will soon witness a major sectional rehabilitation works on the deteriorated stretch at a cost to the contractor in what government has described as a rare and commendable gesture of corporate responsibility. The road has experienced premature structural failure partly due to excessive axle […]
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia has urged members of the party to remember President John Mahama in their prayers. He said having secured a clear mandate from the people of Ghana in the 2024 elections, what remains is to fulfill the lofty promises made to Ghanaians. Mr Nketia […]
The Ghana Premier League encounter between Medeama SC and Aduana FC at the Tarkwa and Abosso Park was suspended after a heavy downpour made conditions unsafe for play, bringing an abrupt halt to what had developed into a closely contested fixture. Medeama started strongly and controlled much of the first half with purposeful attacking play and disciplined possession. Their pressure paid off in […]
In a significant boost for deaf football in Ghana, the National Deaf Men’s Football Association has received encouraging support from the PKO Group of Companies as preparations intensify for upcoming international competitions and long-term World Cup ambitions. The engagement followed a meeting held on February 12, 2026 at the Ghana Football Association, where officials from […]
As Ghana prepares to take over the chairmanship of the African Union in 2027, the country’s delegation has been holding several bilateral talks with strategic partners and key member states of the Union to understand what priority areas President John Mahama must focus on when he assumes office. Egypt, Portugal, the United States are among […]
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