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Sammi Awuku questions whether GTA board chair Gertrude Donkor meets Tourism Act private sector requirement
Akuapem North Member of Parliament Sammy Awuku is challenging the legality of the appointment of Ms Gertrude Emefa Donkor as Chairperson of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority, arguing that her current role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institution — disqualifies her from serving as a p...
Minority challenges High Court ruling against Wontumi
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised sharp constitutional objections to the 20-year prison sentence handed down to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the verdict as a miscarriage of justice.
NDC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on political party delegate system, says it is ready to comply
The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Ghana's political party delegate system unconstitutional, describing the decision as fair and one the party is well-prepared to implement.
Miracles Aboagye disputes GH¢55m claim in EOCO probe
The Communications Director at the Office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has challenged reports linking his recent arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to an alleged GH¢55 million financial irregularity
Wontumi’s last words to me were ‘work hard, bring NPP back to power’ – Palgrave Boakye-Danquah
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says his final conversation with the convicted politician was a charge to continue working for the party and help return it to power.
Government to cap Parliament at 300 MPs
The government has accepted a proposal to place a constitutional cap on the size of Ghana’s Parliament, limiting the total number of Members of Parliament (MPs) to 300. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced the proposal while presenting government’s White Paper on the recommendations o...
Finance Ministry defends GH¢1.6 billion release to Agriculture Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has maintained that it has released more than GH¢1.6 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), representing 85 per cent of the ministry’s 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX). The clarification follows a dispute between the two ministries af...
Deputy Education Minister urges Complementary Education Agency to develop learner database
The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has urged the Complementary Education Agency (CEA) to develop a comprehensive learner database to improve planning, enhance service delivery and attract greater support from development partners.
Nurses and Midwives Union condemns assault on midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) has strongly condemned the assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, describing the incident as an unacceptable attack on a healthcare professional performing her lawful duties.
Otumfuo briefed on Ghana Medical Trust Fund’s plan to expand specialised healthcare
The leadership of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has updated the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on progress made by the Fund and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country.
24-hour economy policy was for propaganda, NDC has abandoned it – Oforikrom MP
The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Michael Kwasi Aidoo, has criticised the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, describing it as “dead on arrival” and accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of abandoning one of its key campaign promises.
Healthy people are Ghana’s strongest currency, Finance Ministry says
The Ministry of Finance has made a strong economic case for increased investment in healthcare, arguing that Ghana’s greatest national asset is not its currency or natural resources but the health and productivity of its people. Delivering remarks on behalf of Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson at the 2026 Annual...