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Political Parties, Led by NPP, to Demonstrate Against Chief Justice’s Suspension Today

May 5, 2025

A coalition of political parties, spearheaded by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is set to organize a protest today, Monday, May 5, in response to what the NPP characterizes as a politically motivated assault on judicial independence following the contentious suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The demonstration will see party members and supporters march...

IERPP to Assess Mahama’s First 120 Days in Office

May 4, 2025

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is set to review President Mahama’s first 120 days in office. The event, set for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, will assess Mahama’s performance since taking office As per the IERPP’s announcement on the assessment, “then-candidate Mahama, prior to the December 7, 2024, elections, made several promises...

NDC is My Long-Term Choice, Mahama Has Good Intentions – Kwame A Plus

May 4, 2025

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central has declared his rock-solid support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stating that he envisions a fruitful long term partnership with the party. In an exclusive interview on Upside Down TV program on Channel One TV on Sunday, May 4, 2025,...

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré Announces Capture of Alleged Coup Mastermind

May 4, 2025

Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has confirmed the arrest of an individual believed to be the orchestrator of a recent attempted coup. In a statement released by the presidency, officials indicated that the suspect was detained following a coordinated security operation involving national intelligence and the armed forces. Authorities consider this arrest a significant...

Ghanaians Will Not Pardon Mahama if He Neglects to Prosecute Corrupt Officials – Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe

May 4, 2025

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asserted that President Mahama will face public outrage if he does not take action against former officials of the Akufo-Addo administration found guilty of embezzling state funds. In a recent interview on TV3’s Hot Issues aired on Sunday, May 4, Dr....

Sammy Gyamfi Condemns NPP’s Hypocrisy Over Judicial Appointments

May 4, 2025

Sammy Gyamfi, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has issued a sharp critique of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the party of blatant hypocrisy regarding its objections to recent judicial appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama. Mr. Gyamfi characterized the NPP’s condemnation of Justice Senyo Gyamfi’s ascension to...

GBA’s Controversial Statement on CJ’s Suspension: Vormawor Warns of Historical Consequences

May 3, 2025

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the Convener of the Fix The Country Movement and a member of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has issued a strong rebuke of the Association’s recent resolution that contests the President’s suspension of the Chief Justice. During an appearance on TV3’s KeyPoints, he characterized the resolution as politically charged and aimed more at...

Bawumia Urges NPP Members to Foster Unity During Thank You Tour

May 3, 2025

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Presidential Candidate, has urged party members to cultivate unity and respect in the wake of the party’s electoral loss. Speaking to party stakeholders in the Savannah Region on Saturday, May 3, 2025, during the NPP’s national Thank You Tour, Dr. Bawumia...

President Mahama Appoints Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as New Government Statistician

May 3, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has formally appointed Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as the new Government Statistician, entrusting him with the critical task of embedding reliable data and evidence into Ghana’s national development strategy. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Jubilee House in Accra and was graced by notable figures including the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel...

Chief Imam Offers Blessings for Ghana Olympic Committee Executives

May 3, 2025

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu, has offered prayers and blessings for the newly elected executives of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) during a courtesy visit to his palace in Fadama, North Kaneshie, Greater Accra. Led by GOC President Richard Akpokavie, the delegation included First Vice President Mawuko Afadzinu, General Secretary Kassim Muniru, Treasurer...