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Vacant seats: Bagbin must resist Supreme Court ruling – Kpebu
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called on Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to challenge the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned his decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. The ruling, delivered by a seven-member panel in a 5-2 majority led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, sided with Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who argued…
Gideon Mensah admits setback as 8 players withdraw from Black Stars squad
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has voiced disappointment following the withdrawal of eight crucial players from Ghana’s squad ahead of their pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Speaking after the team’s initial training session at Accra Sports Stadium on November 11, 2024, Mensah acknowledged the setback but remained…
Economic mess: ‘Ken Ofori-Atta ran the show; don’t blame Bawumia’ – Assibey-Yeboah
Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, head of the Economic Sub-Committee for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Manifesto, has defended the party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, from criticisms linking him to Ghana’s recent economic downturn. In a November 11 interview with Channel One TV, Dr. Assibey-Yeboah clarified that economic management was largely the responsibility of former…
South Africa’s Multichoice profit plunges as subscriptions slip
South African pay television company MultiChoice Group (MCGJ.J), opens new tab reported a 99% fall in half-year profit on Tuesday and described the operating environment as “extremely hostile”. The owner of DStv, whose pay-TV business operates across 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, said its performance was marred by weaker local currencies and constrained consumer…
Eight players withdraw from Ghana’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger
Almost half of the players initially called up for Ghana’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger have withdrawn from the squad. A statement issued by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Monday, November 11, confirmed that Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Jonas Adjetey, Tariq Lamptey, Jerome Opoku, Alexander Djiku,…
‘Reconvene Parliament for us to resume our sacred duty’ – Majority to Bagbin
The Majority in Parliament has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconvene the House to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to resume their legislative duties. This appeal comes after the Supreme Court ruled against Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, siding with a challenge brought forward by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. …
Electoral Commission Disqualifies Ghana Freedom Party’s Flagbearer Over Legal Irregularities
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has disqualified Philip Appiah Kubi, the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) nominee for the December 2024 presidential election, citing multiple legal irregularities in his nomination form. EC Chair Jean Mensa announced the decision on Tuesday, November 12, explaining that despite giving the GFP a chance to address the errors,…
Supreme Court rules: Speaker’s declaration of four seats vacant is unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Ghana has by a 5-2 decision ruled that the Speaker, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four seats as vacant is unconstitutional. At a brief sitting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo said the Speakers declaration cannot hold. According to her the reasons for the verdict would…
Remembering Jerry John Rawlings: Four Years Since the Passing of “The People’s Man”
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings, a revered leader known for his lifelong dedication to justice, accountability, and the welfare of the people. In a heartfelt statement from the Rawlings Foundation and the JJ Rawlings Family, the former president was honored as a beloved husband,…
Reuters: Main Ghana opposition leader tipped to win presidential vote, poll shows
Ghana’s main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama looks set to win December’s presidential election, an opinion poll showed on Monday, placing him ahead of his main challenger, ruling party candidate Muhamudu Bawumia. Former president Mahama, 65, and current Vice President Bawumia, 60, are the two main contenders for the Dec. 7 election to replace…