Patrick Boakye-Yiadom Retains Obuasi East Seat After Recount
The Electoral Commission has announced the final results of the Obuasi East parliamentary election following a recount and re-collation process that attracted significant attention. Patrick Boakye-Yiadom, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate, has been declared the winner, successfully retaining his seat in Parliament. The recount was initiated due to discrepancies identified during the initial collation process, prompting scrutiny from political stakeholders,...
Manu Duah makes history as No. 1 pick in 2025 MLS SuperDraft
Ghanaian midfielder Manu Duah has etched his name in history by being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft. The 19-year-old has been chosen by San Diego FC, marking a significant moment for both the player and the club as they prepare for their debut MLS season. A Historic Achievement for Ghana and UCSB: Duah’s selection makes...
Sinachi joins GATHER 25 first wave of international line-up
Gather25, a trailblazing global gathering of Christians founded by Jennie Allen, has unveiled the first of its contributors for the upcoming event in 2025. Featuring a multi-denominational, international line up of Christian teachers, storytellers and prayer guides from six continents, Gather25 aims to showcase powerful stories of how God is transforming communities and hearts around the world. The event, with a...
IMF terms, economic situation may block Mahama’s tax cut plans – Economist
Dr Daniel Anim, Chief Economist with the Policy Initiative for Economic Development, has characterized Ghana’seconomy as one in the early stages of recovery but still plagued by significant structural challenges, despite President-elect John Mahama's promises to scrap some taxes. "Inflation has dropped from 54% in December 2022 to 23.1% currently, and the Ghana Statistical Service reports 7.3% GDP growth in...
Global Citizen details why Move Afrika tour didn’t hold in Ghana this year
Global Citizen has announced that the 2025 Move Afrika tour will take place in Kigali and Lagos, with American singer John Legend as the headliner. The events will be held at BK Arena in Kigali on February 21 and at The Palms in Lagos on February 25. The tour, created by Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang, is designed to...
Man arrested for smashing vehicle windscreens at Parliament
A man has been arrested for allegedly smashing the windscreens of multiple vehicles parked within the premises of Parliament on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Eyewitnesses reported that the suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was seen moving among the parked cars and using a metal object to shatter their windscreens. The motive for the act remains unclear. Security personnel...
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Against Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a petition filed by broadcast journalist and lawyer Richard Dela Sky, which sought to challenge the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. A seven-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Lovelace Avril Johnson, upheld the legislative process for the proposed anti-LGBTQI legislation. Sky had requested the court to...
Ghana Urban Air Quality Project Promotes Clean Air Awareness Through Schools Competition
The Ghana Urban Air Quality Project has taken a bold step in addressing air pollution in urban areas by organizing an innovative competition for schools within the Accra Metropolitan Area. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of air pollution while encouraging young minds to advocate for cleaner, healthier environments. The competition, which aligns with the United Nations...
Mahama Transition Team Sets Up Anti-Corruption Preparatory Taskforce
The Transition Team of President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has announced the formation of a preparatory team to spearhead his anti-corruption drive ahead of his assumption of office. This initiative follows Mr. Mahama’s 2024 campaign promise to recover proceeds of corruption and ensure accountability. In a statement released on December 18, 2024, the team, tasked with gathering information on suspected acts of...
Supreme Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Controversial Anti-Gay Bill
The Supreme Court is set to deliver a landmark judgment on two lawsuits challenging the legality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill. This highly anticipated decision follows months of heated public debate and political contention, with the outcome expected to significantly impact Ghana’s legal and human rights framework. The proposed legislation,...
