Politics
94 Stories
NDC is a scam; it’s a government of settings - Minority on suspended 0.75% MoMo charge
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration over the controversial 0.75% Mobile Money-to-bank transfer charge, describing the government as “a scam” and accusing it of operating through “settings.”
NPP National Chairman aspirant urges Minority to lead party to Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture power in 2028
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has called on the party’s Minority Caucus in Parliament to take a leading role in restoring the NPP to electoral victory.
NDC flagbearer race: It's extreme recklessness - Pratt on premature jostle for power
"If you, serve well, you will be deemed to be a good servant. There are people in government who are fighting against the same government; not everybody in the government is a team player, so the delegates will look at the people in general," he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, May 23. The NDC is, however, yet to open nominations for the flagbearer contest ahead of the 2028 general elections. He says the delegates he has been speaking to have expressed the view that the person to be elected as flagbearer must be seen to be supporting the Mahama administration to deliver. Anything short of that would not be accepted by the delegates, he said. "You have to be seen to be supporting the government to be elected NDC Flagbearer, Musa Dankwah said. "For John Mahama and his party, they have to perform in office. If they fail to perform in office, they will not have a chance in the 2028 elections, he said. Mussah Dankwah further dismissed criticisms that his outfit is not conducting any poll but a popular contest. He made the point that they always get it right with their polls. "A lot of things have been said about our polls, but we always get it right. We know what we are looking for, we know it will not suit everybody," he said.
Cabinet to consider Women’s Bank resolution at next meeting- Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is expected to present a formal resolution on the proposed Women’s Development Bank at the next Cabinet meeting, as government pushes ahead with plans to establish the institution.
Why Ghanaians must focus on demanding accountability for the social contract with the ruling class
In every democracy, elections matter. But what matters even more is what happens after the elections. The real strength of a democracy is measured not only by the peaceful transfer of power, but by the ability of citizens to continuously hold leaders accountable once they assume office.