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Arrest of opposition voices part of plan to push Mahama third-term agenda – Kozie
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Akosua Manu, has accused the government of using arrests and what she described as excessive bail conditions to silence political opponents as part of an alleged plan to pursue a third presidential term. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, who serves as spokesperson for...
Afenyo-Markin criticises anti-LGBTQ+ bill, says it criminalises identity and crosses democratic line
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised aspects of Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, warning that legislation which criminalises people based on their sexual orientation risks undermining democratic principles. In a post shared on social media, the Effutu MP argued that...
Democracy remains Ghana’s strategic asset – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana's democratic tradition as one of the country's greatest strategic assets, arguing that strong democratic institutions are critical not only for political stability but also for economic growth and international credibility.
Misinformation now one of biggest threats to democracy in West Africa – Shamima Muslim
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has warned that misinformation, artificial intelligence and coordinated disinformation campaigns have emerged as some of the greatest threats confronting democracy in West Africa. Speaking at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit in Accra on Thursday, she said democracy i...
Ghana’s democracy under attack; free speech sacrificed under Mahama gov’t – Bawumia
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has alleged that Ghana’s democratic principles are under threat, accusing the government of President John Dramani Mahama of undermining free speech and dissent.
Opening party elections to all members will be expensive but necessary — NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has admitted that implementing the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the political party delegate system will come with significant financial implications for political parties.
Democracy is more than elections; it requires responsible citizens — Ibn Chambas
Former African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has stressed that democracy goes beyond periodic elections, arguing that it must be supported by a culture of responsible citizenship, accountability and respect for democratic values.
‘We are toying with our democracy’ — Dr Bomfeh criticises passage of Tribunal Bill
The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Constitutional Studies (CenCES), James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr., has criticised the passage of the Tribunal Bill, 2026, warning that the process surrounding the legislation raises concerns about Ghana’s democratic governance.
The role of the State is both Facilitative and Participative In the generation of wealth – Hon. Julius Debrah
The Chief of Staff of Ghana, Mr Julius Debrah, has indicated that the role of the state in generating wealth is both Facilitative and Participative through business policies and programmes.
Prof Gyampo Writes: Democracy, free speech and the survival of the Ghanaian polity
Democracy is about free speech, but both in its classical and modern representative form, the founding fathers of this system of government, including Cleisthenes, Solon, Locke, Jefferson, Madison, Washington, etc., never even insinuated that freedom of speech is licentious for buffoonery and foolish talk. They encoura...
Opening party elections to all members will be expensive but necessary — NDC on Supreme Court ruling
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has admitted that implementing the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the political party delegate system will come with significant financial implications for political parties. The party’s Deputy Director of IT and Elections, Rashid Tanko Computer, said although opening up inte...
Study reveals strong public support for democratic governance
Most Ghanaians continue to support democratic governance despite concerns over corruption, economic hardship, and the appeal of military rule in some neighbouring countries.