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One-on-One With Hon. Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, on Ghana’s Agricultural Challenges and Opportunities

“OSP vs. Kpebu: I would have been the perfect person for the OSP job if not for my call to dismiss Kissi Agyebeng, but I will consider it if Ghanaians agree.” - Martin Kpebu, Esq., Private Legal Practitioner

I have not regretted working with President John Mahama. He is a listening leader; you don’t even fear criticizing him or the government. Ghanaians are free under his presidency. – Prof. Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA)

“The GES statement on the WASSCE results in response to Dr. Adutwum was needless; the Ministry’s PRO should have handled it, especially the part about political propaganda.” - Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwah, former Director-General of the GES.

"My concern over the Expressway vs. highway brouhaha is for the Accra–Kumasi highway not to be abandoned, as I highlighted in my letter to the President, because my worst fear has always been that it would be neglected," - Francis Asenso-Boakye, MP for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, clarifies why he opposes the project.

“If anyone believes what I said about the Agyapa deal concerning Nana Akufo-Addo is a crime or defamatory, they should take me to court, and I am ready to defend myself.” - Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister.

Referral of Afenyo-Markin to the Privileges Committee is an attempt to weaken the Minority front, but it will be fiercely resisted. We, the Minority, are fully behind Afenyo-Markin and our leadership. - John Darko, Esq., MP for Suame.

We never opposed the 10 percent royalty under the former Akufo-Addo government as a parliamentary minority - Alhaji Collins Dauda clarifies on the Ghana lithium agreement.

"I am not being sponsored by any political party. The office of the OSP is just a waste of state resources, which is why I want Kissi Agyebeng removed". - Apostle Abraham Lincoln clarifies his position on his participation in the protest calling for the OSP’s removal.

Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, an EC staffer, explains why he petitioned President Mahama to remove Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies. In exclusive interviews, Daniel Nsala Wakpal’s counsel also explains why the court ruled in their favor and ordered the Kpandai rerun.

President Mahama and the Majority Leader are defying the Speaker of Parliament on the anti-LGBTQ bill, intending to block its presentation, and there will be serious demonstrations in the country if they attempt it. - Rev. Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South

Government is introducing a mobile tax system that allows small business owners like barbers, koko sellers, bloggers, DJs, and others to easily pay a 3% levy on their income. The initiative aims to simplify tax payment and strengthen national revenue by bringing more informal sector workers into the tax net - Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority

Sam Pyne challenges the idea of a supposed third-term agenda, questioning what Mahama has achieved in 10 months to warrant such discussions. He warns against starting narratives that can’t be sustained and raises concerns about whether the removal of the Chief Justice is connected to this alleged agenda

There was no proper planning for the 24-hour economy, which is why the NDC is unable to implement it; the policy is asleep and will never come alive— Michael Okyere Baafi

Hon. Patrick Yaw Boamah, MP for Okaikoi Central, has expressed strong opposition to minority MPs publicly declaring support for any aspirant ahead of the NPP presidential primary, emphasizing the need for unity and discipline within the party

LIVE COVERAGE: Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presents the 2026 budget.

"From the person who approved the screening to the Chief of Defence Staff, there must be clarity on what caused the EL WAK stampede, so those responsible can face punishment, or the Chief of Defence Staff should be held accountable." - Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, Member of Parliament for Effia"

Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting comment on Atta Ayi’s jail sentence is worrying and raises doubts about his ability to deliver justice. This alone is enough to disqualify him. If Mahama is willing, he should redraw his nominee, and we would commend him for that - John Boadu, Aspiring National Chairman, NPP

The NPP party is with no leadership, and the sooner they realize Afrenyo-Markins is the biggest problem in the party, the later they'll be left with just 50 seats in parliament. - Eric Adjei, CEO, National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP)

I disagree with CHRAJ's indictment of former GRA boss Ammishaddai; why are we always in a rush to destroy our own? CHRAJ should quickly review the decision because the contracts followed due processes - Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South.