Ghanaian voters no longer take issues for granted – Lydia Forson

In a recent BBC interview, Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur Lydia Forson discussed how the Ghanaian electorate is increasingly moving away from voting along political or tribal lines, especially following the defeat of the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 7 elections. Forson, speaking with James Copnall on BBC’s Newsday on December 9, 2024,…

Stabilising the Ghana Cedi will be my priority once I assume office – Mahama

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has prioritised stabilising the Ghanaian currency as a key focus for his upcoming administration, following the smooth transfer of power. Acknowledging the significant challenges posed by inflation and the cedi’s depreciation, Mahama expressed his commitment to addressing these issues, which have deeply impacted the daily lives of many Ghanaians. In a…

Internal rifts within the party cause of defeat – Ahiagbah on NPP losing 2024 election

Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has attributed the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections to internal divisions that weakened its campaign and fractured unity. The NPP’s bid to “break the eight” and secure a consecutive term in power ultimately ended in failure, as the party lost the presidency…

Registrar of companies warns 500,000 businesses, 5,000 companies risk delisting by end of 2024

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has announced that by December 2024, approximately 500,000 business names and 5,000 companies are at risk of being removed from its official register due to non-compliance with annual filing requirements. Despite being granted a one-year extension and receiving continuous reminders, many businesses and professional entities have failed…