In a fiery address at a rally in Savelugu, Northern Region, on October 30, 2024, John Dramani Mahama, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), lambasted Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for evading crucial economic questions. The two term defeated former President emphasized that a debate was unnecessary for Bawumia to address these questions, stressing […]
Bawumia unveils Go Ride for local taxi drivers
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday launched the much-awaited digital ride-hailing platform, “Go Ride”, for local taxi drivers in Ghana. The Go Ride app is designed to address the challenges faced by local taxi drivers, particularly those affiliated with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to access clients online, similar to the foreign ride-hailing […]
Seat vacancy controversy: Supreme Court rejects Speaker’s application to set aside its earlier ruling
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who sought to overturn the Court’s ruling that suspended his declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. This follows an initial suit filed by Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin, challenging the Speaker’s declaration. The Speaker’s legal team argued that the Supreme Court lacked […]
EC Urges GFP To Nominate New Flagbearer Within 10 Days Following The Passing Of Akua Donkor
The Electoral Commission (EC) has requested that the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) nominate a new presidential candidate within 10 days following the passing of flagbearer Madam Akua Donkor. In light of this development, the EC has also temporarily halted the printing of presidential ballot papers, which were near completion. This decision was made after the […]
President Approves New District for Mim in Ahafo Region
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved the creation of a new district for Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region. This decision fulfills a long-standing aspiration of the people of Mim, who have advocated for district status as a step toward self-governance and improved development. During his engagement with the Ahafo […]
National Farmers’ Day scheduled for November 8
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that the National Farmers’ Day will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024. In a press statement issued by the Ministry on Saturday, October 26, it said President Akufo-Addo confirmed the date for the 40th edition of the annual celebration. The statement said that the national farmers […]
US imposes visa bans on individuals undermining Ghana’s democracy
Ahead of Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024, the United States Department of State has introduced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in undermining democratic processes. This policy, announced on Monday, October 28, will restrict U.S. visas for anyone responsible for actions that disrupt Ghana’s democratic integrity.The policy, under Section […]
Renewed Bawku chieftaincy conflict: …20 shot dead, many others injured
The renewed chieftaincy clash in Bawku of the Upper East region, has left at least 20 people dead while other victims suffered serious gunshot wounds. Two were shot dead at their Zongo residence in the township at about 12:00 am at dawn yesterday, while eight met their untimely demise after assailants attacked them in Bawku […]
Akua Donkor reported dead
The Ghana Freedom Party’s founder and flagbearer, Akua Donkor, reportedly died in Ridge Hospital in Accra, according to information gathered by https://rejoicefmonline.com The circumstances of her passing are still unknown, and Ghanaians are urged to offer their condolences to her family during this difficult time. Nevertheless, Akua Donkor, who established the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) […]
Bawku: Return of rival Chief sparks deadly gun battle
Renewed violence has erupted in Bawku, claiming the lives of two people and leaving multiple others injured following a resurgence of the chieftaincy conflict. The tensions, which had seemed to settle, intensified with the return of Alhaji Seidu Abagre, a rival chief who had been in exile since February 2023. Abagre had initially fled after […]