Category: Frontpage
Police Arrest Armed Suspect in NPP-NDC Mamobi Clash
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Fatawu Ibrahim, also known as “Fatau Motorway,” for his involvement in the violent clash between New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters in Mamobi, Accra, on October 13, 2024. Ibrahim was identified after a widely circulated video showed him brandishing a firearm during the incident, which…
Kasoa ritual killing: One suspect sentenced to life in prison
The High Court has sentenced Nicholas Kini to life in prison for his role in the shocking murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Abdallah in Kasoa, a case that has captivated the nation since 2021. Nearly three years after the tragic incident, the court found two teenagers guilty of the brutal killing. Kini, who was 18 at…
We Must Reignite the Fight Against Galamsey – Ken Ashigbey
The Media Coalition Against Galamsey has expressed concern over the declining public demand to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey. Convener of the coalition, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, criticized Ghana’s middle class for their lack of active involvement in the fight against these environmentally destructive practices. In an interview on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show with Bernard…
Attorney General Defends Constitutionality of MPs Retaining Seats in Supreme Court Case
Attorney General Godfred Dame has submitted his defense in the Supreme Court case brought by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, which challenges the Speaker of Parliament’s decision to declare the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant ahead of the 2024 elections. In his statement, filed on October 21, 2024, Mr. Dame argued that the…
Speaker Adjourns Parliament Indefinitely Amid Majority Dispute
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indefinitely adjourned parliamentary proceedings following a tumultuous session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The decision comes amidst growing tension between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) over which caucus holds the majority in the chamber. Bagbin’s announcement was made after receiving a communication from…
NDC and NPP MPs Clash Over Majority Seats in Parliament, Escalating Tensions
In a dramatic move, the Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament, led by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has occupied seats traditionally reserved for the Majority, further intensifying the political standoff between the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This action, taken on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, has heightened tensions as Parliament reconvenes amid ongoing…
Parliament Tightens Security Ahead of Tuesday’s Crucial Sitting
In a strategic move to strengthen security, the leadership of Ghana’s Parliament has announced a series of robust measures aimed at safeguarding the Right Honourable Speaker, Members of Parliament (MPs), and parliamentary staff. These enhanced protocols come ahead of Tuesday’s highly anticipated sitting. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Marshall of Parliament, WG…
Salifu Amoako’s Son Under Police Guard at Hospital, Facing Imminent Arrest
Elrad Salifu Amoako, son of renowned preacher Prophet Salifu Amoako, is currently under heavy police guard at a hospital where he is receiving treatment following his involvement in a tragic accident in East Legon. The accident, which occurred on October 12, 2024, claimed the lives of two young girls, drawing significant public attention. According to…
No Showdown on Tuesday, We’ll Simply Walk Out – Afenyo-Markin
In response to a press conference held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament on Sunday, Alexander Afenyo-Markin of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stated that there will be no confrontation in Parliament on Tuesday. Instead, if the NDC proceeds with its plans, the NPP will walk out. Afenyo-Markin clarified that the NPP…
PNC Lacked Diligence in Completing Nomination Forms-Justice Richard Appietu
Justice Richard Appietu has ruled that the People’s National Convention (PNC) showed a lack of diligence in filling out its nomination forms, leading to the dismissal of Bernard Mornah’s application to overturn the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him from the 2024 presidential race. Mornah argued that his disqualification violated his right to natural justice,…