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A former Finance Minister, Dr. Kwabena Duffour, says he is considering contesting for the National Democratic Congress’ Flagbearer race ahead of election 2024. There have been rumors about some senior members of the NDC lacing their boots to contest the flagbearer slot. Weeks ago, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor was seen in a viral video soliciting support for the party ahead of the...
The Speaker of Parliament could be putting himself at risk of charges which carry up to ten years in jail if he is found to have acted contrary to the provisions of the 1992 constitution by rejecting the 2022 Budget, a constitutional lawyer has said, and if the Supreme Court declares he has committed a breach of this kind...
Lionel Messi has his hands on the Ballon d’Or once again, with the mercurial Argentina claiming the seventh Golden Ball of his remarkable career to date. The latest of those prestigious prizes was collected at a glitzy gala in Paris on Monday, with the PSG superstar not having to travel far after severing ties with La Liga giants Barcelona in...
Ghanaian forward, Sandra Owusu-Ansah’s goal against Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies Football Club in the 2020/21 Women’s Premier League (WPL) has been shortlisted in the 2021 FIFA Puskas awards for Best Goal of the season. The former Supreme Ladies striker on May 8, 2021, scored a stunning equalizer against Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies Football Club last season in the 25th minute,...
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has called on Parliament to be cautious in the consideration of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill currently before it. CHRAJ gave the advice on Monday, November 29, 2021, when it appeared before the committee holding public hearings on memoranda for the bill. According to CHRAJ, Section 104 was sufficient as it has already criminalized...
Some workers at various toll booths in Accra will today, Tuesday, November 30, 2021, embark on a demonstration to protest the cessation of the collection of tolls which has rendered them redundant. According to them, the directive from the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta is having an adverse impact on their livelihoods. This follows a directive from the...
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said his timely presence in Parliament during the crucial debate on the 2022 budget on the floor of the House inspired the 137 Minority Members of Parliament. Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia made this revelation in an interview with Kwame Appiah Kubi, host of the ‘Ghana Yensom’ morning show on Accra...
NPP’s General Secretary, John Boadu, says nothing interests him to contest as a Member of Parliament; at least for now. The experienced politician told NEAT FM’s morning show, “Ghana Montie” that to be a Parliamentarian is not his topmost priority currently and will never attempt it. “I have never expressed interest to be an MP,” he noted – but was quick...
The Accra Circuit Court hearing the death threat case against Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah and three others has set January 19, 2022 as the date to begin the trial. The court, presided over by Rosemary Baah Tosu, set the date after a successful Case Management Conference (CMC). On the said date, the prosecution is expected to call its first witness and...
The Kaneshie District Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Madina, Mr Francis-Xavier Sosu. This was after the MP, who has been charged for unlawfully blocking a public road and the destruction of public property, failed to appear in court for the third time. The court, presided over by...

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