Ghana Politics
The latest reporting, context, and conversations from this desk.
Reagan Amponsah Asare Arrested for Extorting Illegal Miners
NDC member Reagan Amponsah Asare was arrested for posing as National Security to extort illegal miners. A viral video shows him weeping during his arrest.
Franklin Cudjoe: Technocrats Warned Ato Forson Not to Block Loopholes
Franklin Cudjoe reveals how technocrats approached Finance Minister Ato Forson to protect corrupt loopholes, sparking a debate on bureaucratic corruption.
Simon Osei Mensah: I Can’t Be a TikTokker Like Dr. Frank Amoakohene
Simon Osei Mensah and Dr. Frank Amoakohene clash over TikTok use and regional development in the Ashanti Region. Check out this heated social media feud.
Gabriella Tetteh: A Man Like Ken Ofori-Atta Shouldn’t Be Dragged
Gabriella Tetteh urges former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to clear his name, arguing that public office requires full accountability to the people.
Kwame A Plus: “Only Jesus Christ Can Contest Me”
Kwame A Plus, the MP for Gomoa Central, warns his political rivals that he is unbeatable, claiming only Jesus Christ could defeat him in the next race.
NDC Organizer Reagan Amponsah Asare Arrested for Galamsey Security Scam
NDC youth organiser hopeful Reagan Amponsah Asare arrested with accomplices for impersonating security officers at illegal mining sites in Western North Region.
Kofi Bentil: Politicians’ LGBT U-Turn Deserves Backlash
Kofi Bentil says the backlash against NDC for reversing their anti-LGBTQI+ bill stance is deserved, urging politicians to stop lying and adopt moderate approaches.
Ntim Fordjour: Mahama Puts Partners Before Ghana Values
Ghanaian MP Ntim Fordjour accuses President Mahama of favoring foreign donors’ sentiments over local values on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, citing broken promises.
Kofi Oduro to Mahama
Prophet Kofi Oduro expresses frustration with President John Dramani Mahama over unfulfilled promises, including recovering stolen funds and passing the Anti-LGBTQI++ bill, and urges him to take action
Fighters Leaders Train in Project Management at Cambridge
Ghana’s Economic Fighters League leaders finished a three-day project management course at the Cambridge Centre of Excellence to turn grassroots activism into measurable, lasting results.