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Prominent legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata has expressed concerns about a rising public perception that Ghana’s judiciary may be favoring the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Tsikata cautioned that such views could erode trust in the judiciary and undermine Ghana’s democratic foundations. His remarks follow findings from the 2024 Mo Ibrahim …

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of planning to rig the 2024 elections during the special voting phase on December 2. Speaking in Otoase, Ayensuano Constituency, during a tour of the Eastern Region, Dr. Omane Boamah …

Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), has praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its pledge to uncap the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), calling it a necessary step to unlock crucial funding for educational infrastructure. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express  monitored by www.pinkfmonlinegh.com, Asare emphasized …

The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has disclosed that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) holds significant sums in dormant accounts across the country, totaling over GH₵167.8 million, $14.6 million, €2.3 million, and £2.4 million. These dormant funds, accumulated from 2016 to 2023, largely belong to deceased individuals whose …

Parliament reconvenes today, Thursday, November 7, following Speaker Alban Bagbin’s formal notice to Members of Parliament on October 31. The session will commence at 10 a.m. at the Accra International Conference Centre, serving as the temporary location due to ongoing renovations at Parliament House. In recalling Parliament under Article 112 …

A total of 56 cholera cases have been recorded since the outbreak in the Kasoa enclave, which initially recorded about five cases sometime last week. 46 patients are on admission and responding to treatment while the death toll as reported last week remains at five. The cases relating to the …

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) is set to announce its presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2024 general elections within the next 24 hours. This comes after the passing of the party’s founder and presidential candidate, Akua Donkor. The Electoral Commission subsequently issued a 10-day deadline for the GFP to …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate, has urged Ghanaians to reject NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama in the upcoming 2024 electionS. Arguing that Mahama’s approach lacks an understanding of digitalization’s importance in economic growth. Speaking to the youth on November 3, Bawumia contended that Mahama fails to grasp the …

President Nana Akufo-Addo has called on religious leaders to encourage restraint among members who prophesy election outcomes. Advising the clergy to maintain peace and respect throughout the December 7 elections. Speaking on his behalf, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Stephen Asamoah Boateng delivered the remarks during the “Agent of Peace” …

During a Mega Victory Walk in Greater Accra on November 2, 2024, presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen promised Ghanaians that, if elected, he would stabilize the economy and reduce the exchange rate to under 5 cedis. He expressed concern over the current rate of approximately 1=17 cedis, calling it “unacceptable” and …