The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has addressed criticisms from Members of Parliament regarding his decision to adjourn parliamentary proceedings indefinitely on November 7, 2024. This decision followed an earlier adjournment on October 22 and has sparked sharp reactions from some MPs, particularly from the Majority side. Leader of the NPP caucus and MP for…
Actress Martha Ankomah has rejected the public apology issued by Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, known as Lil Win, in the ongoing GH₵5 million defamation case currently before the High Court. According to Ankomah, the apology offered by the actor does not meet the necessary criteria for a proper retraction and apology. As a result, it…
Dutch forward Memphis Depay has shed light on his decision to join Brazilian club Corinthians, citing the cultural similarities between Brazil and Ghana as a key factor. The 30-year-old signed a two-year contract with the São Paulo-based team in September, following a stint with Atletico Madrid. Depay, who is well-known for his philanthropic work and…
Amid a rare show of political goodwill, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, has extended his congratulations to John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on their emphatic victory in the 2024 general elections. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Aboagye commended the NDC and its leader for their relentless…
Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has called on Alan Kyerematen, the leader of the Movement for Change, to step away from politics entirely. Kyerematen, a former NPP stalwart, broke ties with the party in 2023 after accusing its leadership of bias and mistreatment during the presidential primaries. Following his…
Kwame Asare Obeng, commonly known as ‘A Plus’, has labeled President Akufo-Addo as an “opportunist” and a “self-centered person,” claiming that the President only engages with others when it benefits him. A Plus, who was elected as the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, expressed these views during the extended coverage of Ghana Decides 2024…
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,…
Highlife artist Akwasi Opoku, known as Kwaisey Pee, recently shared that many younger musicians have developed a dislike for him, attributing it to his blunt advice. In an interview with Joy Prime’s Roselyn Felli on the Changes show, he expressed that his honest approach often leads people to wrongly interpret his words as hatred. “Whenever…
Kwame Asare Obeng, better known as A Plus in the entertainment world, has clarified his role in Parliament, emphasizing that his duty lies with the people of Gomoa Central, not the creative sector. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, he stated, “I don’t want anyone to think that Kwame A Plus is going to Parliament…
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…