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A new media fund is coming, but will history repeat itself without proper safeguards?

The Media Foundation for West Africa is urging clear governance for Ghana's proposed GH¢10m media fund.

Will the 24-hour economy run out of cash before it starts? An MP raises doubts about the funding plan.

Manso Nkwanta MP Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo questions the financing model for the government's 24-hour economy programme ahead of the 2027 Budget.

The opposition challenges the government's portrayal of a recent diesel price reduction, suggesting it falls short of genuine relief for Ghanaians.

Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party has criticized the government's recent two-cedi diesel relief, arguing it is merely a temporary measure. They

Minority MPs challenge the 2027 Budget's promises - what specific gaps did they identify in the government's economic plan?

The Minority in Parliament has publicly criticized the 2027 Budget presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, claiming economic stability…

Is Ghana's fiscal surplus a true sign of economic health or a result of strategic spending cuts?

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns regarding the government's reported fiscal surplus for 2025. They suggest the achievement may stem

Why did PIAC leave out ABFA data, and what does the Ministry say about the Accra-Kumasi Expressway funds?

The Finance Ministry and PIAC are in dispute over ABFA data for the 2026 Semi-Annual Report.

Is the Finance Minister undermining the very procurement reforms he's championing?

Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Yaw Boamah has accused Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson of contradicting proposed public procurement reforms. This

Is Ghana's new economy plan just old promises in fresh packaging? The NPP's policy chief raises serious doubts.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has accused the Mahama administration of rebranding unfulfilled promises as a new economy agenda ahead…

Discover how a shift to evidence-based discussions could transform the often-contentious nature of parliamentary proceedings in Ghana.

Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of ACEPA, has urged Members of Parliament to base their debates on credible data and evidence. This approach

The African Union's extensive anti-corruption framework faces a significant hurdle, raising questions about its real-world impact and public

Edem Senanu, Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC), has highlighted a critical issue regarding the

GH¢650bn spent on economic programmes - but where are the results before a new economy is proposed?

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, is pressing the government for accountability on GH¢650bn…

Lawmaker asks why GH¢650bn in pledged programmes show little progress before new plans emerge.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has challenged the government over its economic spending.

A major economic shift for the Volta Region is coming - but what exactly does the 2027 budget hold for its people?

President John Mahama addressed the Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga, outlining plans for the Volta Region in the upcoming 2027 budget.

Why Africa's health spending could reshape its economy - and what Mahama says leaders must change.

President Mahama urges African leaders to prioritize health sovereignty at the Alamein Africa Forum.

A bold economic plan promises billions for jobs - but which sectors will benefit most?

President Mahama is set to unveil a $9bn investment plan for job creation in Ghana's New Economy policy.

New directive orders local chiefs to face citizens - but what will they be asked to answer for?

President Mahama has directed MMDCEs in regions covered by his accountability tour to hold local townhall meetings twice a year.

Why chiefs hold the key to stopping illegal mining and saving Ghana's water bodies.

President Mahama urges chiefs to back anti-galamsey efforts amid community resistance.

Amid rising concerns over gender-based violence and weak law enforcement, West African women leaders are pushing for urgent legislative reforms.

West African women leaders, including parliamentarians and civil society figures, have convened to address the escalating issue of violence against