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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NPP holds regional executive elections as party prepares for 2028
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, conducting its regional executive elections as part of efforts to reorganise its structures and strengthen its grassroots…
Afriyie Ankrah calls for 48-hour detention of suspects over inciteful remarks
Presidential Envoy in charge of Interfaith and Ecumenical Bodies, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has called for stronger sanctions against individuals whose actions could undermine religious harmony and create tension…
“The truth will prevail” – Kingsley Agyemang’s lawyers defend him over scholarship allegations
Lawyers for former Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, have rejected allegations of wrongdoing against their client in connection with the award of scholarships during…
Bagbin urged to ensure passage of Human Sexual Rights Bill as debate continues
Director of Communications for the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has called on Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to ensure that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values…
Ex-MASLOC CEO released following withdrawal of AG’s stay application
Former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, has been released from custody after the Attorney-General withdrew an application seeking to stay the…
NSA will be free of ghost names by end of my tenure – Opare Addo
The government has introduced stricter verification measures at the National Service Authority (NSA) to prevent fraudulent names from entering the national service system, Minister for Youth Development and…
Court of Appeal dismisses AG’s stay application in Sedina Tamakloe case
The Court of Appeal has struck out as withdrawn an application filed by the Attorney-General seeking a stay of execution of its decision to acquit and discharge former…
NAPO urges Ghanaians to separate criticism from insults in political discourse
The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on Ghanaians to promote respect and responsibility in political discussions, cautioning against using democratic…
NPA Deputy CEO Dramani Bukari Ecomog passes away in London
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Dramani Bukari Ecomog, has reportedly died in London after a short illness. News of his…
AG challenges Wontumi’s bail bid over alleged flight risk
The Office of the Attorney General has asked the High Court to reject a bail application filed by Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard…