President Mahama to name deputy ministers for some ministries
Fourteen days after taking the oath of office, President John Dramani Mahama fulfilled his promise to the Ghanaian people by presenting the first batch of ministers at the Flagstaff House. On the 22nd of January, 2025, President Mahama swore in 23 sector ministers, three ministers of state, and 16 regional ministers to take on the […]
Mahama Ayariga is new Majority Leader in parliament
Mahama Ayariga, MP for Bawku Central, has been officially appointed as Parliament’s new Majority Leader, succeeding Cassiel Ato Forson, who is now Minister of Finance. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, is also in line to take over as Majority Chief Whip in the reshuffle, which is anticipated to result in a strategic realignment within […]
Advocacy for Citizens Ghana Calls for Arrest of Captain Smart Over Obuasi AngloGold Tragedy
Civil Society Organization Advocacy for Citizens Ghana (ACG) is calling on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Ghana Police Service to immediately arrest Captain Smart of Onua TV for his role in instigating the unlawful events at Obuasi AngloGold. These events tragically resulted in the deaths of eight individuals on January 18, 2025, […]
YEA CEO Kofi Agyepong steps down
Kofi Baah Agyepong, the CEO of Ghana’s Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has formally resigned from his role with effect from January 24, 2025, citing personal obligations and goals as the cause. Agyepong considered his time as CEO of the agency for the last two years, describing it as “an honor and a privilege” in a […]
I swear by Allah to deal with Captain Smart – NPP National Chairman
The National 3rd Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana, Alhaji Masawud Osman has vowed to deal with Broadcast Journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart who works with Media General Limited. The Chairman said he would deal with the Broadcaster for utterances he made on live TV that led […]
NDC Deputy Gen. Sec defends Dr. Randy Abbey’s appointment as COCOBOD CEO
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy General Secretary, Mustapha Gbande, has addressed concerns within the party regarding the appointment of Dr. Randy Abbey, urging members to “cast out” their fears and embrace the change. Some NDC members have expressed concerns that Dr. Randy Abbey’s appointment may not prioritize job opportunities for the party youth. However, […]
Majority leadership reshuffle set to begin today
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, a leadership change within the Majority Caucus in Parliament is scheduled to begin after Kwame Governs Agbodza was appointed Minister for Roads and Highways and Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson was appointed Finance Minister. Announcing the upcoming changes on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the outgoingMajority Leader […]
EC announces Council of State elections
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced the upcoming elections to select Regional Representatives to the Council of State. In a press release signed by Chairperson Mrs. Jean Mensa, the Commission outlined the guidelines and timeline for the elections. According to the release, qualified persons intending to stand for the elections must submit their nomination […]
Ghana FA keeps Otto Addo despite 2025 AFCON failure
Dr. Randy Abbey, Chairman of the GFA Executive Council,has stated that the GFA has chosen to keep Otto Addo as head coach in spite of Ghana’s inability to earn a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars missed the tournament for the first time in 20 years under Addo, who […]
Non-operational Komenda Sugar Factory requires urgent attention
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, has emphasized how crucial it is to restore the Komenda Sugar Factory in order to help the people of Ghana. A persistent issue that has seriously hampered the factory’s operations is the lack of raw materials, which has kept it dormant. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized the significance of […]