Court adjourns Joana Gyan Cudjoe disqualification Case
The Sekondi High Court, led by His Lordship George K. Gyan-Kontoh, has postponed a ruling on the NDC’s application to overturn the disqualification of its Amenfi Central Parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe. The decision follows a plea from one of Gyan Cudjoe’s lead counsel, Edudzie Tamakloe, who urged the court to address the disqualification before the upcoming December 7...
Sosu and 4 others introduce private member’s bill to repeal Betting tax
In response to Ghana’s economic challenges, Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu and four other MPs have submitted a private member’s bill seeking to repeal the 10% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings. In a letter dated November 7 to the Clerk of Parliament, the MPs argued that the tax, implemented by the Ghana Revenue Authority on August 15, 2023, has...
Mbappé left out of France squad for Nations League
France boss Didier Deschamps has unveiled his 23-man squad for the upcoming Nations League encounters with Italy and Israel, and there's a notable absence - captain Kylian Mbappé. Adrien Rabiot is back in the fold after impressing for Juventus, while Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier earns his first call-up. Deschamps revealed that he had discussions with Mbappé, leading to the Real Madrid...
Otto Addo names Jordan Ayew new captain for Ghana
In a surprise move, Leicester City striker Jordan Ayew has been appointed captain of the Black Stars for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Ghana coach Otto Addo made the announcement at a press conference. Coach Addo revealed that the decision was made due to Thomas Partey's absence, and after consulting with Kudus Mohammed. "The...
Creation Africa Ghana: The Festival – A Celebration of African Creativity and Innovation
The French Embassy in Ghana proudly announces Creation Africa Ghana: The Festival, a dynamic celebration showcasing the impact of its pioneering program for young creators and entrepreneurs across Ghana. In partnership with Alliance Française Accra and Impact Hub Accra, this free-access event is scheduled for November 9th from 3 PM to 11 PM at Alliance Française Accra. It celebrates...
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Otto Addo names his squad for the upcoming matches against Angola and Niger
Ghana coach Otto Addo unveiled his 25-man squad on Thursday for the crucial AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The squad includes several key players from Europe’s top leagues, but notably absent is team captain Thomas Partey, despite the Arsenal midfielder being fit for selection. Addo’s decision to drop Partey has sparked speculation, particularly after the midfielder had expressed his availability...
Vote out NPP MPs, they are causing financial loss to the state- Ato Forson
The Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson' has intensified calls for accountability from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging Ghanaians to consider voting them out in the upcoming December 7 elections. The indefinite adjournment, announced by Speaker Alban Bagbin on Thursday, November 7, followed the absence of NPP members in the Chamber, resulting in a...
“We will recall Parliament”- Afenyo Markin
The Leader of the New Patriotic Party in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has announced that the NPP caucus will continue to recall Parliament to sit and deliberate on urgent government business. This he says is part of efforts to compel the Speaker to follow due process. Speaking to the media after the Speaker Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin adjourned Parliament indefinitely...
Parliamentary Recall: Speaker adjourns Parliament indefinitely following absence of NPP caucus
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indefinitely adjourned the House after the Majority caucus failed to attend a session they themselves had called, leaving lawmakers without business to deliberate on. This follows the Business Committee’s inability to meet and set an agenda, effectively stalling proceedings. The recall session, requested by the Majority, had been anticipated to tackle critical issues. However,...
Harris concedes the election, but not ‘the fight that fueled this campaign’
Vice President Kamala Harris offered an uplifting, positive charge to her supporters as she conceded the 2024 presidential election, acknowledging the stinging loss while committing to a peaceful transfer of power and vowing to “fight” in a much different way than a defeated presidential candidate promised four years ago. “A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose...
