Category: Internal Affairs

Kumasi: The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has recorded mixed results in its revenue mobilisation efforts for the third quarter of 2025, with overall collections from its various revenue centers falling below the 75 percent performance benchmark. Presenting the third-quarter performance report to the Assembly in Kumasi, the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, revealed that, while some revenue centers exceeded expectations, others fell significantly short, affecting the overall financial performance of the Assembly. According to Ghana News Agency, the Sub-Metro Councils collectively achieved 69.23 percent of their targeted revenue. Out of a total target of GHS7,262,586.00, an amount

Accra: The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has filed a motion calling for the suspension of all proceedings on the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. The motion issued to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday by the Caucus, demanded that all pending legal cases concerning the removal of Chief Justice Gertrupde Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo be resolved. According to Ghana News Agency, the motion filed by five applicants of the Minority Caucus to the Clerk to Parliament cited Articles 110(1), 125-127, 144(1), and 146 of the 1992 Constitution and relevant Standing Orders, and urged

Speaker alban bagbin has received bipartisan praise from members of parliament (mps) following his election as chairperson of the 52-member africa geopolitical group of the inter-parliamentary union (ipu). mps from both the majority and minority sides of parliament lauded mr bagbin’s achievement:ember Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). MPs from both the Majority and Minority sides of Parliament lauded Mr Bagbin’s achievement, describing it as a testament to his decades-long dedication to democratic governance. According to Ghana News Agency, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, while praising the Speaker, commended Mr Bagbin’s exceptional contributions to parliamentary democracy. Mr Ayariga highlighted

Twifo hemang: The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Twifo-Hemang-Lower-Denkyira, Mr Patrick Fiable, has urged residents to dismiss false rumours circulating on social media and within the district, claiming that he misappropriated the Disability Common Fund. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Fiable addressed the issue after his appearance before the Public Accounts Committee, following the release of the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report. He clarified that the report pertained to the period under the previous NPP administration and not his current tenure. Mr Fiable emphasized that he was confirmed as DCE on April 17, 2025, and therefore the issues mentioned in the

Accra: Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s former First Lady and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, has died, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped Ghana’s political and gender landscape. According to Ghana News Agency, she was often recognized for her advocacy on women’s rights, constitutional reform, and civic empowerment, playing a significant role in advancing gender equity and democratic participation. Born in 1948, Agyeman-Rawlings became a national figure during the revolutionary transition in 1979, alongside her husband, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings. While Rawlings led the Provisional National Defence Council, Nana Konadu mobilized grassroots support for women’s rights, education, and

Accra: The campaign team of Dr. Bryan Acheampong has publicly urged its supporters to abstain from provocations and insults, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining a respectful and united front within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This call to action follows a meeting with Former President Akufo-Addo, where the importance of unity was reaffirmed. According to Ghana News Agency, the campaign team released a statement encouraging supporters across the nation to refrain from engaging in retaliatory behavior. The statement highlighted the campaign’s dedication to engaging delegates respectfully, presenting ideas that bolster the NPP, and gearing up for a significant victory in

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has announced the government’s decision to honor the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana, with a state funeral. She passed away on October 23 at the age of 76. The President emphasized that the former First Lady would receive the full honors befitting her role as a Mother of the Nation. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama made this announcement during a visit to the Agyeman-Rawlings family at their residence in Ridge, Accra. Accompanied by First Lady Lordina Mahama and senior government officials, he expressed his condolences to the family. Recalling