Politics
Stories in this category
Choose party position or public office - GTEC directs institutional heads
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed public officers in tertiary educational institutions who hold both public office and political party executive positions to resign from their political party roles or be relieved of their public offices. It has, therefore, directed governing councils and manag...
One injured as NDC infighting in Nalerigu/Gambaga turns violent
Tensions within the National Democratic Congress (National Democratic Congress) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga constituency escalated into violence on Sunday morning, leaving one man injured following an alleged mob attack linked to internal party disagreements. The victim, identified as Adam Shamuna, sustained an eye injury...
Government rolls out phased recruitment of nurses and health professionals – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured Parliament that the government is implementing a phased recruitment programme for nurses, midwives and other health professionals to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. Addressing Parliament, the Minister said the ongoing recruitment exercise i...
‘This is well-choreographed antics by NDC to free Sedina Tamakloe’ — Nana Boakye
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has described the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as a “well-choreographed” attempt by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to secure her freedom. His...
Sleep and exercise key to protecting brain health, Dr Teddy Totimeh advises Ghanaians
Ghanaians can reduce their risk of neurological diseases by prioritising quality sleep and regular exercise, consultant neurosurgeon Dr Teddy Totimeh has advised. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (30 July) during discussions on brain health, Dr Totimeh said simple lifestyle choices could significantly...
Parliament passes Customs Bill to strengthen border security and boost revenue collection
Parliament has passed the Customs Bill, 2026, paving the way for a modern legal framework to strengthen customs administration, facilitate international trade, enhance border security and improve domestic revenue mobilisation. The new legislation consolidates existing customs laws and is expected to streamline customs...
Inter-school sports should build networks, not violence – Pinkberry CEO
School sports competitions such as Interco have in recent times been associated with incidents of violence and misconduct among students. But Pinkberry Ghana CEO, Dr. Kobbina Tuyee Awuah, says the focus is being lost, with students missing the real value the platform is meant to offer. Speaking on The Career Trail Seas...
Adu-Boahene trial: Justice Achibonga gives Atta Akyea two days to truncate cross-examination, despite counsel saying he is only 60% through
The Presiding Judge in the trial of former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and two others, Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, has directed defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea to complete his cross-examination of the fourth and final prosecution witness, Frank Marshal Cromwel...
Gov’t urged to extend NHIS coverage to herbal clinics to improve access to healthcare
A renowned herbal medicine practitioner, Apostle Dr. Amagashie, has called on the government and the Ministry of Health to extend the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to accredited herbal hospitals and clinics to improve access to affordable healthcare. According to him, although many Ghanaians have confidence i...
NITA Bill aims to cut wasteful ICT spending in public sector – Sam George
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says planned reforms under a proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill aim to reduce duplication and inefficiencies in government ICT spending. Speaking in an interview on Citi FM on Tuesday (26 May), the minister...
Continued collection of galamsey levies will amount to defiance – Edudzi Tamakloe
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has warned that any district assembly that continues to collect levies from illegal mining operators after the President’s directive would be engaging in outright defiance, a grievous matter that must be addressed decisively.
Prof. Osae-Kwapong calls for decisive action on galamsey crisis amid growing demands for accountability
A Democracy and Development Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor John Osae-Kwapong, has weighed in on the growing public outcry surrounding the government's handling of illegal mining, or galamsey.