The year 2024 saw headline stories such as John Mahama's victory in the December 7 polls, Ken Ofori-Atta's removal as Finance Minister, the death of John Kumah, Organised Labour galamsey saga, SSNIT hotel sales, and several others.
Below are some of the biggest stories that dominated the headlines this year:
Finance Minister Ofori-Atta removed as Akufo-Addo announces reshuffle
President Akufo-Addo on February 14 made changes to his government with some prominent ministers losing their positions to new entrants while others have been moved to other ministries.
A press release from the presidency confirmed that Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has been replaced by Dr. Mohammed Amin Anta, Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance.
A press release from the presidency confirmed that Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has been replaced by Dr. Mohammed Amin Anta, Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance.
NPP confirms Afenyo-Markin as new Majority Leader
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) confirmed Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin as the new Leader of the Majority in Parliament on February 20, 2024.
His appointment followed the resignation of Suame lawmaker, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu from the role.
Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah reported dead
John Kumah: The Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, died on March 7th, 2024, at the age of 45, after a short illness.
2024 elections: NDC confirms Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama's running mate
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in March announced Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for John Mahama for the 2024 general elections.
This was after he submitted her name to the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and Council of Elders for approval.
This was after he submitted her name to the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and Council of Elders for approval.
Video: NPP will never hand over power to NDC - Bryan Acheampong
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong stated that that the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, will never hand over power to the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) in 2025.
He said the party will ensure it remains in government at all cost.
Bryan Acheampong said this to multitude of NPP supporters at Mpreaso-Kwahu in the Eastern Region on Saturday April 8,2023 after a Walk dubbed “Walk to Build A Better Ghana” .The walk was graced by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Akufo-Addo congratulates Team Ghana for outstanding peformannces at 2023 African Games
President Akufo-Addo congratulated the athletes who participated in the just-ended 2023 African Games, hailing them for showcasing the best of Ghana to the world.
In a statement on Saturday, March 23, 2024, following the conclusion of the tournament, Akufo-Addo commended the athletes for their outstanding performances, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Team Ghana won 68 medals comprising 19 gold, 29 silver and 20 bronze. This is the largest haul in the nation's history.
In a statement on Saturday, March 23, 2024, following the conclusion of the tournament, Akufo-Addo commended the athletes for their outstanding performances, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Team Ghana won 68 medals comprising 19 gold, 29 silver and 20 bronze. This is the largest haul in the nation's history.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) unanimously endorsed the nomination of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as running mate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
This was after Bawumia submitted the Minister for Energy and Manhyia South MP’s name for consideration and approval at a meeting held at Alisa Hotel.
This was after Bawumia submitted the Minister for Energy and Manhyia South MP’s name for consideration and approval at a meeting held at Alisa Hotel.
SSNIT terminates sale of 60% shares in four hotels
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) terminated the sale of 60 percent of its stake in four hotels.
This followed agitations and pressure by the Organised Labour to embark on a nationwide industrial strike on Monday, July 15 following approval by the National Pensions and Regulatory Authority (NPRA) for SSNIT to proceed with selling 60% shares in the four hotels.
This followed agitations and pressure by the Organised Labour to embark on a nationwide industrial strike on Monday, July 15 following approval by the National Pensions and Regulatory Authority (NPRA) for SSNIT to proceed with selling 60% shares in the four hotels.
Police confirm arrest of 42 Democracy Hub protesters
The Ghana Police Service arrested 42 demonstrators from the Democracy Hub, following clashes at the 37 Intersection in Accra on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
The arrests followed a series of altercations between law enforcement and the protestors, who had gathered unlawfully, according to the police.
The arrests followed a series of altercations between law enforcement and the protestors, who had gathered unlawfully, according to the police.
AFCON 2025Q: CAF withdraws approval for Baba Yara Stadium
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, due to technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing field.
The decision was made after observations made by CAF during the recent Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying match between Ghana and Angola, which was played at the Baba Yara Stadium on September 5th, 2024. Based on these observations, it was determined that the stadium did not meet the required standards for hosting Category 3 international matches.
Galamsey: ‘You polluted the water more than us’ – Annoh Dompreh tells Minority in Parliament
Member of Parliament for Nsawam- Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh Dompreh said that the Minority in Parliament cannot sorely blame the NPP government for polluted water bodies in the country.
This statement followed discussions on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, damaging the country’s water bodies.
Speaking at the emergency sitting of Parliament aimed at looking for solutions to the problem, Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh Dompreh said that the NDC polluted the water more than the NPP so they shouldn’t try to pin it on the ruling government.
This statement followed discussions on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, damaging the country’s water bodies.
Speaking at the emergency sitting of Parliament aimed at looking for solutions to the problem, Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh Dompreh said that the NDC polluted the water more than the NPP so they shouldn’t try to pin it on the ruling government.
'I'm so sorry, I don't deserve to live' - Chef Smith apologises to Ghanaians
Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith expressed regret over his counterfeit Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate.
He has asked Ghanaians and the world to forgive him.
“I render a very big apology on this big platform and I apologize to the world that I am so sorry and I don’t deserve to live. I was only chasing after a livelihood and now this embarrassment has come upon me,” Mr. Smith pleaded.
His apology came after Chef Smith on July 2 convened a press briefing at La Palm Beach Hotel to declare his purported achievement of setting the longest individual cooking marathon record.
He has asked Ghanaians and the world to forgive him.
“I render a very big apology on this big platform and I apologize to the world that I am so sorry and I don’t deserve to live. I was only chasing after a livelihood and now this embarrassment has come upon me,” Mr. Smith pleaded.
His apology came after Chef Smith on July 2 convened a press briefing at La Palm Beach Hotel to declare his purported achievement of setting the longest individual cooking marathon record.
Romance Scam: Hajia4Reall gets 1 year and one day jail sentence in US
Popular Ghanaian socialite and singer Mona Faiz Montrage known as Hajia4Reall was sentenced to one year and one day in jail in the US for her involvement in a romance scam.
Hajia4Real was arrested in the UK on November 11, 2022, after participating in the Ghana Music Awards UK. After her arrest, was extradited to the US in May 2023 to face prosecution.Best headphones deals
The charges against her were related to her alleged involvement in a series of romance scams and other fraudulent activities amounting to over $2 million.
Court of Appeal acquits and discharges Ato Forson, Jakpa in Ambulance Case
The Court of Appeal on July 30 acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, and businessman Richard Jakpa in the Ambulance case.
This 2:1 decision overturned the previous order from the trial court, which required Dr. Ato Forson and Jakpa to open their defence.
They had been charged with allegedly causing financial loss of €2.37 million to the State in a deal to procure ambulances for the Government of Ghana.
This 2:1 decision overturned the previous order from the trial court, which required Dr. Ato Forson and Jakpa to open their defence.
They had been charged with allegedly causing financial loss of €2.37 million to the State in a deal to procure ambulances for the Government of Ghana.
Galamsey: Organised Labour suspends October 10 nationwide strike
Organised Labour suspended its planned nationwide strike which was expected to commence on Thursday 10, 2024.
The decision according to Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC,) Joshua Ansah followed a meeting with the government and the leadership of Organised Labour.
The strike was to mount pressure on government to address their demands to halt illegal mining in and around river bodies and forest reserves.
The decision according to Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC,) Joshua Ansah followed a meeting with the government and the leadership of Organised Labour.
The strike was to mount pressure on government to address their demands to halt illegal mining in and around river bodies and forest reserves.
Black Stars fail to qualify for AFCON 2025 after draw against Angola
Ghana's Black Stars failed to qualify for the AFCON 2025 to be staged in Morocco.
Ghana finished the campaign last in Group F-winless in 6 games, registering three defeats and three draws.
Ghana finished the campaign last in Group F-winless in 6 games, registering three defeats and three draws.
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NPP loses majority status after Speaker declares four seats vacant
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin declared four seat of Members of Parliament vacant.
The decision came after four the MPs announced their intention to run as independent candidates in the 2024 General Elections, thereby vacating their current party affiliations.
25th VGMA: Stonebwoy wins Artiste of the Year
Stonebwoy was adjudged winner of the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year.
2024 elections: 'The people of Ghana have spoken' - Bawumia concedes defeat to Mahama
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on December 8 conceded defeat to John Mahama in the 2024 elections.
Speaking at his residence Bawumia stated that the Ghanaians have spoken and he respects their decision.
He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve as a vice president and presidential candidate.
EC declares Mahama winner of 2024 presidential elections
The Electoral Commission, EC declared Presidential candidate of the NDC, John Mahama as winner of the December 7 polls.
Mahama obtained 6,328,397 votes representing 56.55% while flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia placed second, garnering 4,657,04 which represents 41.61% of the total ballots cast.
Mahama obtained 6,328,397 votes representing 56.55% while flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia placed second, garnering 4,657,04 which represents 41.61% of the total ballots cast.
Re-collation: Supreme Court quashes results in Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Techiman South, Okaikwei Central
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court annulled re-collated parliamentary election results for Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South.
The panel chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang on December 27 overturned the Electoral Commission’s (EC) re-collation and subsequent declarations for the above-mentioned constituencies, which had been the subject of intense legal and political disputes.
“Since the orders which have been brought to be quashed are separate and distinct we have decided to exercise our discretionary power to quash by certiorari having required to the peculiar circumstances of each ruling.
“Consequently, we hereby quash the orders of mandamus made for collation of results by the EC in the following constituencies Okawkwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central and Techiman South.” he said.