The constitutional mandate under the Electoral Commission of Ghana gives every government just four years per term. Four years is 1,460 days, not a lifetime to experiment with grandstanding. Governance demands sequencing, prioritization, and disciplined capital allocation. Yet the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is spreading itself, announcing multiple road projects simultaneously without a credible…
Amerado, a Ghanaian rapper and singer, got fans excited when he posted a thoughtful message about his music career that hinted at bigger things to come. He said that his songs, like Grace and Kwaku Ananse, are like chapters in his life that show how he has grown, struggled, and succeeded. He stressed that his…
Alexander Agyare, the MP for Kade and Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Budget Committee, has spoken out against how the government handles money, saying that it makes unrealistic revenue projections and doesn’t explain a supposed $240 million loss involving GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana. He said that the government has set even higher revenue goals…
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has said that the government has started the process of hiring people to work in the public sector. This is part of an agreement with Organized Labour that was made on November 9, 2025, and is meant to increase the number of staff in state agencies. This…
Samuel Nartey George has told people not to register SIM cards for other people. He says that if a SIM card linked to fraud is registered under a person’s Ghana Card, the card could be flagged or blocked, which would stop more SIM registrations. He said on March 17 that the government’s changes to SIM…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has ordered 2,200 members of the South African National Defence Force to help fight crime in five provinces: the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, North West, and Western Cape. The troops will help the South African Police Service stop and fight crime, especially illegal mining and gang violence. The…
The Minority in Parliament is worried about President John Dramani Mahama’s recent use of a chartered plane for trips abroad. They want more information about the arrangements and costs involved. Members of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee say that Parliament needs to know how presidential travel works, including how decisions are made about the mode of…
John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has asked that the current recruitment process for Ghana’s security services be stopped right away and ended because he is worried about fairness and transparency. He told JoyNews that there should be a bipartisan investigation by Parliament and that all application fees should…
Shatta Wale’s new song, “Ain’t Nobody,” will come out on March 20, 2026. John Legend will be on it. The collaboration mixes African dancehall beats with soul music, and it should be popular all over the world. Shatta Wale is known as the “Dancehall King.” He has won many awards and worked with artists like…
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has said that the government will not get involved in the judicial process when it comes to prosecuting corruption-related crimes as part of its anti-corruption initiative, Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL). The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said that the government is committed to respecting…
