The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has retained the Ejisu parliamentary seat in a by-election held on 30th April 2024. The party’s candidate Kwabena Boateng polled 27,782 representing 55.79%. His closest contender Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former Member of Parliament for the area who ran as an independent candidate, secured 21,536 votes representing 43.24%. Esther Osei […] The post Kwabena
Canan, a name that evokes images of a promised land in the Bible. But for the people of Canan, a small island community in the Afram Plains, Eastern Region of Ghana, the reality is quite the opposite. Canan’s estimated population of 1,000 predominantly immigrant residents from Ningo Prampram is struggling with a lack of essential […] The post E/R:
The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed its readiness to conduct the Ejisu Constituency by election on Tuesday 30th April, 2024. The Director of Electoral Services at the EC Headquarters in Accra, Dr Serebour Quaicoe, told the Daily Graphic that all the electoral materials and equipment for the by-election were set in Ejisu. ”The Notice of Poll, ballot […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament representing the Upper West Region have expressed their profound thanks and gratitude to the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, for his unwavering support to the Caucus over the last three years. In a statement issued by the leader of the caucus, Dr. Rashid […] The post Upper West NDC MPs extend gratitude
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) has expressed confidence in its ability to secure an unexpected win in the upcoming December elections. Despite recent internal disputes that have put the CPP in the news, the party’s Director of Communications, Sylvester Soprano, asserts that the party is well-prepared for this year’s elections. In an Eyewitness News interview […] The post December
Members of Parliament are demanding the summoning of the Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful to brief the House on Monday, March 18, 2024, on the disruption in mobile network services across the country. The National Communications Authority (NCA) alerted the public on Thursday March 14, 2024, about multiple undersea cable disruptions that had […] The post MPs
The Ghana Prisons Service has stated that the actions of two officers who assisted Wang Xiao, a Chinese convict at Nsawam Medium Prison, in escaping do not reflect the service’s standards. The service maintains that its officers receive thorough training and adhere to a professional code of conduct. Two prison officers, Joseph Oteng and Sergeant […] The post Our
The Ghana Prisons Service has stated that the actions of two officers who assisted Wang Xiao, a Chinese convict at Nsawam Medium Prison, in escaping do not reflect the service’s standards. The service maintains that its officers receive thorough training and adhere to a professional code of conduct. Two prison officers, Joseph Oteng and Sergeant […] The post Our
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has urged Ghanaians to move away from the misconception of foreign aid. The party asserts that actions speak louder than words, referring to the “Ghana Beyond Aid” slogan promoted by the Akufo-Addo administration. In a statement released and signed by the Spokesperson of the CPP’s Interim Council, Dr Akwasi Bosompem, […] The post Let’s
Opposition Members of Parliament led by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, took a satirical stance by commissioning the incomplete National Cathedral project as a symbolic gesture aimed at highlighting the government’s perceived failure to finish the project. Initial attempts by the opposition MPs to access the construction site, where the controversial National Cathedral stands, […] The post Ablakwa,
The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced his apprehensions about Members of Parliament assuming ministerial positions. Criticism has been directed at MPs who also serve as Ministers, with stakeholders accusing them of neglecting their parliamentary oversight responsibilities to the disadvantage of their constituents once they become ministers. Afenyo-Markin recognized the significant […] The post I
The Ghana Police Service has reassured the public of a free and fair electoral process in the upcoming general election scheduled for December 7, 2024. This commitment comes in the wake of the violence that marred the 2020 general election, resulting in the tragic deaths of eight individuals, including three minors, with an additional 15 […] The post Election 2024 will
Ghana Post is once again setting the standard for Valentine’s Day celebrations with its renowned Val’s on Wheels campaign, now in its third successful year. The brand has become synonymous with celebrating Valentine’s Day in style, putting clients and the public at the heart of their festivities. This year’s campaign, which ends on February 29, […] The post Ghana
The concept of generational wealth has become quite prominent in recent times as parents look to give a leg up to their children in an increasingly competitive world. Generational wealth encompasses assets, resources, investments, and networks that can be passed from one generation to the next. There are few things more gratifying than knowing that […] The post Securing
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed concern over the impact of losing experienced legislators from both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the National Patriotic Party (NPP) on the legislature and Ghana’s democracy. Several key Members of Parliament (MPs) were defeated in the primaries of the two major parties. Additionally, some have announced […] The post Exit
The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, has accused the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government of institutionalizing corruption. Gyamfi’s assertion is grounded in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), where he highlights a stark decline in Ghana’s performance over the last seven years. According to Gyamfi, Ghana achieved its best CPI score of 48 in 2014 […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Nigerian Police Force has disbursed the sum of N134 million to the families of 25 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria. The disclosure was made in a press statement issued by the spokesman of the Zamfara Command, Yezid Abubaker, on Wednesday. According to the statement, […] The post Families of 25 deceased police officers receive
Yet again, we have scored 43 out of a possible 100 on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The results are disappointing. Yes, we did not slip. One will muse. Fair enough. But we did not progress either. We did not cross the threshold of an average mark. That is our reality. On the credit side […] The post Corruption and Justice, Where Does Ghana Stand -Special Prosecutor
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded an improved ranking in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving five places up to rank 145 out of 180 countries assessed. According to the latest corruption index released by Transparency International (TI), the country also gained one point added to its previous 24, ending up scoring 25 out of the 100 […] The post Nigeria moves up in Corruption Index
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