Freddie Blay recounts harrowing prison experience
By Naa Dedei Aryee Ghanaian lawyer and politician Freddie Worsemao Armah Blay shared a gripping account of his time in prison during the PNDC era. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast show on January 6, 2024, Mr. Blay revealed the harsh realities he faced during his one-year incarceration. His experience was marked by tragedy, as he […]
Ghana’s 8th Parliament to dissolve ahead of 9th Parliament Inauguration
Ghana’s 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will be officially dissolved on Monday, January 6, 2025, making way for the inauguration of the 9th Parliament at midnight. The event marks the end of the legislative term that began on January 7, 2021, and highlights a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic journey. The dissolution ceremony will […]
Water shortage in Ho municipality sparks concerns over hygiene and open defecation
By Jones Anlimah Residents of Ho Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Volta Region are grappling with the ripple effects of an acute water shortage caused by emergency repair works at the Kpeve headworks. Since Thursday, January 2, 2025, Ghana Water Limited (GWL) announced disruptions to water supply, leaving communities such as Peki, Have, […]
Alban Bagbin pledges commitment if confirmed as Speaker of Ghana’s Ninth Parliament
By Ashiadey Dotse The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has promised to give his best and remain fully committed to his role if confirmed as Speaker of Ghana’s Ninth Parliament. This comes after President-elect John Dramani Mahama directed the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament to nominate Bagbin for the position. President-elect […]
EC suspends re-collation for Ablekuma North, declares winners for 3 outstanding constituencies
The Electoral Commission (EC) has suspended the re-collation exercise for the Ablekuma-North Constituency due to a standoff over the authenticity of the results sheets for 21 polling stations. The Commission suspended the re-collation on Sunday afternoon to allow it time to authenticate scanned copies of the results for the affected 21 polling stations whose hard […]
Akufo-Addo pardons Ato Essien and 8 others
By Seli Baisie The outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has granted a presidential pardon to William Ato Essien, founder of the defunct Capital Bank, and eight other individuals. Mr. Essien, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra High Court in October 2023, was found guilty of misusing over GH¢90 million of Bank […]
