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Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has addressed public concerns over the rising cost of data in Ghana, clarifying the limitations of his mandate and the ongoing efforts to enhance internet affordability. The NDC-led government has faced growing pressure from citizens following its 2024 campaign promise to reduce data costs across the country. In response to increasing calls on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), the Minister explained that the removal of tariffs imposed on data purchases falls outside his jurisdiction. In a detailed post, he noted that while many Ghanaians have appealed to him…

As President John Dramani Mahama prepares to deliver a national address tonight, May 7 at 8:30 PM, to mark his “120 Days Social Contract,” the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a sharp counter-campaign titled “120 Bitter Days of John Dramani Mahama.” The teaser was unveiled through an artwork posted on the official Facebook page of NPP National Organizer, Henry Nana Boakye. The design features bold red, yellow, and green hues, with a map of Ghana embedded in the number “120”—a clear visual response to Mahama’s messaging. The NPP’s teaser frames the President’s first 120 days in office as…

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has addressed the public regarding a recent altercation between himself and a police officer during the #SaveTheJudiciary demonstration held on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Accra. The clarification follows an official invitation from the Ghana Police Service requesting his assistance in investigating the incident. Afenyo-Markin stated that the situation has been widely misrepresented, particularly on social media. According to him, the officer involved, identified as Constable Forson, engaged in what he described as a “reprehensible and disgraceful act of violence” despite the demonstration being peaceful. Recounting the incident, the Effutu MP said he was…

The Ghana Police Service has extended an official invitation to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to assist with investigations following a viral video from the SaveTheJudiciary demonstration held earlier today. In a statement shared on the Ghana Police Service’s official Facebook page, the police confirmed that they had reviewed multiple video clips from the event—one of which allegedly shows the Effutu MP in a confrontation with an officer. After assessing the footage, the Police Service formally wrote to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin requesting the presence of Hon. Afenyo-Markin to aid in the ongoing probe. The officer…

Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has applauded President Mahama for fulfilling his promise to oppose any act of corruption within his cabinet through the introduction of a code of conduct to be adhered to by all state officials. President John Dramani Mahama announced his plans to implement a strict code of conduct in his 120 Day social contract with Ghanaians shared in 2024. “This code represents a bold declaration of the standards we must uphold servants of the public… Let me be clear, this document is not a ceremonial one it is a living and enforceable framework that outlines what…

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched a comprehensive Code of Conduct to be strictly adhered to by all individuals appointed under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The unveiling took place earlier today at the Jubilee House, with government appointees from various sectors in attendance. The President emphasized the importance of ethics and accountability in governance, calling the Code a major step in fulfilling his administration’s pledge to the Ghanaian people. According to President Mahama, the launch of the Code of Conduct fulfills a key promise he made to Ghanaians in his 120-day contract with Ghanaians a commitment he…

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the government’s reset agenda, following what he calls the wrongful suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President Mahama. Speaking to the press during the #SaveTheJudiciary demonstration held in Accra on Monday, May 5, 2025, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the judiciary is an independent arm of government and must be shielded from political interference. He also condemned the recent appointment of seven additional judges to the Supreme Court, calling it a breach of due process and an affront to judicial independence. “You know the process of nominating judges to the Supreme Court is…

The Coalition of Political Parties, led by senior executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), staged a peaceful demonstration in Accra today, successfully petitioning the government to lift the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The Chief Justice’s suspension was officially announced weeks ago by the Communications Department of the Presidency, following the establishment of a prima facie case based on three separate petitions calling for her removal from office. At the conclusion of the demonstration, Minority Leader of the NPP Caucus, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, presented the petition to the Office of the President, urging consideration for the reinstatement of the…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the official rollout of Ghana’s new chip-embedded passport system, effective April 28, 2025. This transition replaces the current biometric passport system with a more secure, technologically advanced alternative. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Ministry assured the public of a smooth transition process and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring efficiency and improved service delivery. Currently, approximately 30,000 applications submitted under the old biometric system remain pending, with around 7,900 identified as incomplete. The Ministry clarified that applicants with incomplete submissions will not be required to pay…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is steadily recovering and will soon resume her official duties. The President shared this update while delivering his address at the launch of the National Free Sanitary Pad for Girls in School initiative on Thursday, April 24, in Accra. He emphasized that the initiative, which promotes good sanitary care and alleviates the financial burden on the female child, was one that the Vice President was passionate about. In his remarks, President Mahama mentioned that during a conversation with the Vice President before the event, she had confirmed her…