Politics
Politics coverage from Ashanti Report follows governance, public policy, elections, Parliament, local authorities, and the decisions shaping public life in Ghana.
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Mahama sets 2030 deadline to end exports of raw mineral ores
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to phase out the export of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030 as part of efforts to expand local processing, promote industrialisation…
NDC disqualifies three aspirants in Northern Regional vetting
Three out of 51 aspirants contesting executive positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region have been disqualified following the party’s vetting exercise. The decision…
NDC orders embattled Obuasi SHTS headmaster to quit Juaben chairmanship race or face disqualification
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed suspended Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the race for Juaben constituency chairman or risk disqualification.…
‘Party affiliations can compromise independence’ – Vitus Azeem on EC appointments
Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has cautioned against appointing individuals with political affiliations to positions in independent state institutions. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has particularly raised concerns about…
Nana B denies claims Kojo Bamba served as his driver or bodyguard despite 10-year relationship
The Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has rejected claims that the party’s First Vice Chairman, Kojo…
High Court to rule on Wontumi’s bail bid on November 4
The Accra High Court has set November 4, 2026, to deliver its ruling on a bail application filed by former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard…
Prof. Charles Marfo commends Bossman Asare for resigning as EC Deputy Chair
The Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Charles Marfo, has commended former Electoral…
Court to hear Wontumi’s bail application today
The Accra High Court is scheduled to hear a bail application filed by former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman…
NDC appoints Ako Gunn, Kakra Essamuah, and Julius Anthony as spokespersons
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has designated Godwin Ako Gunn, Kakra Essamuah and Julius Kwame Anthony as its official spokespersons and primary contacts for media enquiries. The announcement…
‘Is my ministry in charge of galamsey?’ – Sam George asks critics
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has rejected attempts to hold his ministry responsible for illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, insisting…