As part of efforts to deepen transparency and accountability in governance, the Presidency Communications Office will on Monday, 14th July 2025, begin “The Government Accountability Series”.  The series will offer a platform for a tentative appraisal of the government’s performance over the last six months. Key sector ministers will present Mid-Year updates on their sector’s...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that on Sunday, July 13, 2025, various regions across the country will experience temporary power outages due to scheduled maintenance aimed at enhancing service quality and improving the reliability of the power distribution system. In public announcements made on Friday, July 11, the ECG detailed that the...

Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the violent incidents that marred the parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency on Friday, describing them as a betrayal of Ghana’s democratic values. In an interview with JoyNews, Dr Bawumia expressed deep concern over the attacks on political actors, journalists, and voters during the election process.  “This...

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has blamed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Nana Akua Afriyie’s defeat in the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, saying it was the party’s internal confusion—not the Electoral Commission—that cost them the seat. This comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for...

The Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has paid a significant working visit to Gold Board (GoldBod), a key agency responsible for regulating gold exports, curbing smuggling, and enhancing the country’s revenue from artisanal and small-scale mining. During his visit, Mr. Debrah toured the facility, engaging with management and frontline staff, and received...

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has reiterated his unwavering pledge to unlocking the latent potential of Ghana’s youth through sports.  Emphasizing the profound impact of athletics on nation-building and social cohesion, Hon. Debrah underscored Ghana’s abundance of untapped talent, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas. According to Hon. Debrah, President Mahama’s visionary leadership is driven...

Ghanaian media personality Berla Mundi has called out the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for using thugs to disrupt the ongoing election rerun in Ablekuma North. In a post on X dated July 11, 2025, she pointed out the hypocrisy of the NDC, which previously condemned similar actions by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “You condemn...

The family of the late Stephen King Amoah, a 38-year-old officer with the Ghana Immigration Service, is calling on the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations and ensure justice is served following his tragic death. Amoah was last seen on July 3, after leaving home to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate who had reportedly...

Eligible voters in Ablekuma North head to the polls today, Friday, July 11, 2025, for a crucial parliamentary rerun across 19 polling stations in the constituency. The rerun seeks to resolve a protracted electoral dispute and restore parliamentary representation to a constituency that has remained without an MP since the December 2024 general elections. Controversy...

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a scheduled nationwide power outage for Sunday, July 13, necessitated by crucial maintenance works undertaken by gas suppliers, ENI.  This temporary shutdown of gas valves is designed to augment gas production to 270 MMscf, thereby fortifying the stability of the energy sector.  Speaking...