Supreme Court denies Bagbin’s request to overturn its previous ruling
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s attempt to overturn a prior decision that prevented him from declaring four parliamentary seats vacant was denied by the Supreme Court of Ghana. The ongoing legal discussion about the Speaker’s authority and the judiciary’s involvement in legislative decisions is further complicated by this ruling. In his application, Speaker Bagbin sought […]
Vacant seats hearing: Supreme Court rejects motion to recuse Justice Gaewu
The Supreme Court ruled Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s legal team’s challenge to Justice Yao Gaewu’s inclusion on the panel in the lawsuit contesting the Speaker’s decision about four open parliamentary seats to be “misconceived.” Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, who is in charge of the bench, dismissed the idea that Justice Gaewu’s purported membership in […]
Mahama slams Bawumia over 50 questions; describes them as useless
Former President John Dramani Mahama has unloaded on Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for evading key economic questions during a recent political discourse. Speaking to supporters ahead of the December 7 polls, Mahama likened Bawumia’s responses to nursery rhymes, suggesting that the Vice President’s focus on irrelevant issues demonstrates a lack of accountability regarding the […]
President Akufo-Addo Commissions Bono East And Ahafo RCC Office Blocks
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has as part of his two-day tour of the Bono, Ahafo and Bono East regions commissioned an ultra-modern regional administration office complex at Techiman and Goaso for use by the Bono East and Ahafo regions. The projects are the fourth and fifth of the six new […]
Family of late Akua Donkor demands state burial, completion of hometown projects
In order to honor the memory of the late Ghana Freedom Party leader Akua Donkor, her family is requesting a state funeral. Akua Donkor is remembered for her tenacity and commitment to standing up for the average Ghanaian in politics. She died on Monday, October 28, at night at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. In […]
NDC opposes EC’s automatic reordering of ballot positions
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Director of Elections and Information Technology, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has sent a strong notice to the Electoral Commission (EC) expressing his adamant opposition to any automatic reordering of the candidates’ positions on the ballot. Dr. Boamah highlighted the significance of openness and adherence to fair electoral procedures in his […]
Mahama should be man enough to face me in debate – Bawumia poses 50 questions
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging former President John Mahama to a one-on-one debate ahead of the December 7 presidential elections. Dr. Bawumia expressed disappointment that Mahama had posed questions to him instead of facing him directly. “I would have thought he would be man enough to face me in a […]
EC directs GFP to nominate new presidential candidate after Akua Donkor’s demise
The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has been informed to nominate a new presidential candidate following the passing of Akua Donkor, their original candidate. Akua Donkor passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the age of 83. She was a prominent and spirited voice in Ghanaian politics, known for her […]
GFA to meet FIFA on Thursday to discuss the introduction of VAR Technology
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced an important meeting with representatives from FIFA to discuss the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Ghana’s domestic leagues. The meeting, dubbed the VAR kick-off meeting is set for October 31 and November 1, 2024, in Accra, and is a crucial step in FIFA’s Implementation Assessment […]
Frimpong Manso plays down title hopes despite GoldStars’ unbeaten run
Bibiani GoldStars head coach, Stephen Frimpong Manso has chosen to concentrate on the present instead of feeling the pressure of title discussions just eight games into the season. GoldStars remain unbeaten in the Ghana Premier League and sit top of the table after eight games, with five wins and three draws so far. Despite the […]