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The opposition NPP has defended its decision to elect a presidential candidate more than two years ahead of the 2028 general elections, arguing that the country urgently needs a strong opposition leader to check the actions of the Mahama-led administration.
"The 70-year retirement age for Supreme Court judges is okay, as many retire and pass away within a few years due to the heavy workload they endure" - Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Supreme Court judge nominee Justice Janapare Adzua Bartels-Kodwo has passionately advocated for the judiciary to adapt swiftly to modern technological and societal trends to ensure effective justice delivery in Ghana.
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that twelve individuals will be officially charged in connection with a major financial scandal at the National Service Scheme (NSS), which led to the loss of over GHC548 million.
President John Mahama has stated that the government will not renew the 19-year-old contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited.
The GRNMA leadership is currently in a meeting to decide whether to call off their ongoing strike. The meeting is being held to determine the next course of action
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Ranking Member on Parliament's Health Committee, has criticised the NDC government's approach to the ongoing strike by nurses and midwives across Ghana.
The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has slammed the new GH₵1 fuel levy as a “hypocritical, draconian midnight robbery,” demanding its immediate withdrawal. They argue it contradicts earlier promises not to burden citizens and plan a nationwide protest.
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association challenges National Labour Commission directive, proceeds with strike action
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised the NDC government for introducing a new tax after campaigning against E-levy and eventually scrapping it, calling on Ghanaians to brace themselves for more taxes.
“He didn’t see a biopsy test, but he can say Ken is suffering from cancer. Did he pick that information from the sky?” - Mr Frank Davies, Legal counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has once again declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted person, effective today, June 2, 2025.
Former Vice President and 2024 NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, together with the Minority Leader, has been granted access to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
Minority MPs in Parliament have staged a walkout in protest of the continued detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo Suffers Major Blow as Supreme Court Rejects Final Bid to Halt Removal.
Justice Torkornoo believes very much in the word of God and has told me that, just like the story of David and Goliath, everything is possible. - Godfred Yeboah-Dame, Former Attorney General
“He’s been released on bail after all this harassment—seizing his account, creating the impression that he’s possibly done something wrong—yet the government had no evidence to support their actions,” - Director of Communications for the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah
New Patriotic Party Supporters Gather at NIB Headquarters in Accra, Demanding the Release of Alfred Ababio Kumi. Kumi was reportedly picked up by NIB operatives from his house in the early hours of Friday, May 23, 2025.
The General Legal Council has been petitioned to sanction former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, for alleged professional misconduct. The petition stems from the criminal trial of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Richard Jakpa and one another.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has affirmed that the ongoing decongestion exercise in Accra will be a sustained campaign, not a “nine-day wonder.”
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed suggestions that the NDC deserves any credit for the recent gains of the cedi. The NPP 2024 flagbearer insists that the NDC government has not implemented a policy that could have contributed to the currency’s performance.
Heavy rains have once again triggered devastating floods in Accra, killing at least three people and displacing thousands. Hard-hit areas include Adentan, Kasoa, Teshie, and East Legon.
Ghana Immigration Service launches major crackdown on undocumented immigrants, collaborates with embassies to deport over 2,000 arrested.
"Cabinet has approved that aside critical agencies, all other MMDA's must budget for electricity bills" - John Jinapor, Energy Minister.
“It doesn’t have any basis. We are not convinced that someone should apologise, and that’s the end of it. So today, if any other minister commits a crime, the person comes out to apologise and that is all?” - Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohammed.
The Minority caucus in Parliament is demanding tough actions from President John Mahama against the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, has issued a public apology on behalf of the party and the government following the controversial dollar gift incident involving the acting CEO of Goldbod, Mr Sammy Gyamfi.
Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director General of Ghana’s NSB, is facing intense scrutiny following his claims that the NSB allocated GH¢8.3 million to an opposition party ahead of the 2024 general elections. The assertion has sparked controversy and demands for accountability.
The new pope has been revealed as Robert Prevost of the US, the first American pontiff in history. This comes after white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals had selected a new pontiff on the second day of the conclave.
"I am sad, and I wish Justice Atuguba stayed silent on this matter. How can he rubbish an institution he once served?" - Frank Davies, Chairman, Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, NPP.
A legal challenge has emerged in the high-profile case involving Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, as the former Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has formally objected to the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, presiding over the matter.
"President Mahama will not dare to subvert the constitution of Ghana because a group of people who have abused Ghanaians decided to be noisy." - Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary - NDC
Energy Minister John Jinapor reveals LITASCO lifting oil to defray government's debt to Independent Power Producers
Former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, have denied all charges in a high-profile corruption case involving GHS 49 million (approximately $7 million) in alleged fraudulent contracts.
"We are just expressing what we think the position of the law is, as far as the happenings are concerned. We have no bone to pick with anybody." — Saviour Kudze, PRO, Ghana Bar Association.
Obra Spot heats up as the Generational Right Protection Society kicks off a massive anti-galamsey protest led by media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah.
A minority member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has urged the government to take the grievances of doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital seriously, while also calling on the striking doctors to allow calm to prevail for the sake of public health.
“Our democracy is under attack, our judiciary is under attack. Do not think that this attack is on the person of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. No. It is the entire judiciary.” - Henry Nana Boakye, National Organiser of the NPP.
President John Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. This follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against the top judicial official.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has arrested 35 suspected human traffickers in a major operation targeting a syndicate accused of luring and exploiting over 200 individuals.
Political scientist and former NPP stalwart, Dr. Richard Amoako Baah, has called on former President Nana Akufo-Addo to take full responsibility for the party’s crushing defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Akufo-Addo Government Falls Short to meet IMF expectations. Despite efforts to stabilize the economy, issues like fiscal discipline and public sector spending could hinder long-term recovery.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a significant restructuring of the country's gold trading framework following the passage of the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), 2025.
Minority Caucus Condemns IGP’s Promise of Special Police Recruitment for Bawku Youth, Calling It a “Dangerous” Precedent
The IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Thursday led a delegation of operations, investigation, and intelligence officers to Bawku in the Upper East Region to assess the security situation and gather firsthand information on the ground.
Key personalities from the opposition NPP gathered at the residence of Assin South Member of Parliament , Rev. Ntim Fordjour, at Spintex in Accra, to prevent an attempt by the NIB to effect an arrest warrant on him.
The Minority in Parliament has formally appealed to the international diplomatic community to intervene in what it describes as a growing threat to Ghana’s national security and international reputation.
Former NPP Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has expressed her frustration with the party's disciplinary committee, after the committee failed to inform her about the postponement of her scheduled appearance.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has ordered the immediate transfer of all Police Commanders stationed in mining areas as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah says illegal miners, or galamsey operators, should be viewed as "terrorists" who are actively endangering the lives of Ghanaians.
Government's proposal to privatize ECG has faced opposition from labor unions. Energy Minister John Jinapor advocates for private sector participation to enhance efficiency, while a ministerial committee has been established to investigate procurement issues within ECG.
President John Mahama has given Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo ten days to submit a preliminary response to three petitions demanding her removal from office.
Lawsuits Target Attorney-General's Office After Mahama Seeks Removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo Over Constitutional Breaches.
Parliament passes income tax (amendment) bill to abolish controversial betting tax, lottery tax and gaming tax in historic reversal of Akufo-Addo Policies
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has raised serious concerns over the disappearance of more than 1,350 Electricity Company of Ghana containers from the Tema Harbour.
Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, is accused of embezzling state funds and laundering them through real estate investments in Accra.
President Mahama has visited the Adum-Kumasi fire scene, assuring victims of ongoing relief efforts with NADMO. He has cautioned traders against using gas cylinders due to fire risks.
The former MP for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has officially been referred to the National Disciplinary Committee of the opposition New Patriotic Party for further action following her recent media engagements about party issues.
The Small-Scale Miners Association has opposed the government's decision to revoke small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, calling it discriminatory and unfair.
A heated debate erupted in Parliament today over the laying of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which seeks to repeal the President’s power to grant permission for mining in forest reserves.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of EPA, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has thrown her support behind calls for the President to declare a state of emergency on water bodies, citing the devastating impact of illegal mining on Ghana’s rivers.
The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has strongly condemned the government’s decision to appoint a new Inspector General of Police while a Supreme Court ruling on the removal of the former IGP is pending.
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the 2025 Budget Statement presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, describing it as lacking credibility.
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, alleges that the Akufo-Addo government misused 16 billion Ghana cedis from the tax refund account.
Government abolishes E-Levy, Betting Tax, Emission Levy among a raft of tax cut measures in the 2025 budget as it insists current tax review measures will save Ghanaians over 3.9 billion Ghana cedis.
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will be abolishing the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy), and the 10% tax on lottery winnings also known as betting tax.
The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted claims made by former Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adams, regarding the status of three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.
The GFA has handed a GHC 5.1 million bus deal to the Chief of Staff in a blatant conflict of interest, with the buses remaining unregistered.
The Minority caucus in parliament has accused President John Mahama of using the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a platform for propaganda rather than addressing the real challenges facing Ghanaians.
Ghanaian road contractors are facing an uncertain future as the government's debt payments remain indefinite, leaving many projects and payments in limbo. This ongoing issue threatens the stability and progress of the construction sector.
President John Mahama revealed that some suspects in the NSA financial scandal have absconded. He directed security agencies to declare them wanted during his first State of the Nation Address in his second term.
The report attributes the party's poor performance to former President Nana Akufo-Addo's rigid leadership style, dominated by family influence. It also criticizes the party's delegate system for selecting candidates, calling it a "cancerous" process in need of urgent reform.
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the declaration by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta is a fugitive, calling it "unreasonable".
The fate of 8,000 traders remains uncertain despite the GHS 2.8 million relief fund being secured. The traders complain of not receiving any money from those who were supposed to distribute it.
Trump’s decision to freeze $150 million in aid to Ghana raises concerns about how it will impact the NDC's tax pledge commitments.
President John Mahama Orders Recovery of $21.19 Billion in Alleged Stolen Funds as ORAL Enters New Phase
The Minority in Parliament has formally requested the removal of Emmanuel Bedzrah as Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee investigating recent disruptions during a sitting of the Appointments Committee.
The former Managing Director of SIC Insurance Company Limited, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, has initiated legal action against the company and its newly appointed Acting MD, Mr James Agyenim-Boateng.
Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Chairman of the ad-hoc committee set up by Alban Bagbin to probe the chaotic incident at last week Thursday's vetting, has revealed that the Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, instructed his fellow MPs not to participate in the ongoing probing exercise.
The NPP and the NDC, Ghana's two major political parties, have held their final rallies and are making last-minute pushes for votes to secure the presidency.
Special Prosecutor Launches Comprehensive Investigation into Ayawaso West Wuogon MP Over Alleged Vote Buying.
Ayawaso West Wuogon MP in Hot Water: NDC Files Official Complaint Over Alleged Electoral Malpractice.
NDC calls out NPP on massive vote buying in today’s Special voting process which ended a few minutes ago.
The Electoral Commission fights back strongly on claims of incompetence in the ballot shortfall saga insisting the political parties are spreading mischief.
Mrs Jean Mensa, John Dramani Mahama, and Bawumia Commit to Peaceful and Transparent Elections.
NDC Opposes Parliament's Emergency Recall in Their Letter to the Speaker of Parliament.
NDC Opposes Parliament's Emergency Recall in Their Letter to the Speaker of Parliament.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has recommended a forensic audit and potential prosecution of the trustees of the National Cathedral project.
Senior high schools across the country could grind to a halt as the conference of heads of assisted secondary schools(CHASS), revealed some key food items have not been supplied to schools since the inception of the 2024/2025 academic year.
The Food And Drugs Authority, mounts a spirited defense of its decision to grant Lamens Investments Africa an extension of the shelf-life for rice distributed to senior high schools.
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) intercepts a 40-foot container at the Tema Port containing a concealed cache of firearms and ammunition.
President Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in resolving Ghana's intermittent power supply challenges, commonly referred to as "dumsor."
Attorney General accuses Speaker of Parliament of disrespecting the Supreme Court as rift between Alban Badgin and apex court deepens with his lawyer failing to file their case vacant seat controversy.
NDC MPs accuse their NPP colleagues of causing financial loss to the state after the NPP group failed to show up at an emergency sitting they had requested.
The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) is facing internal turmoil as two factions have issued contradictory letters to the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the party's participation in the December 7 general elections.
UN Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão shared his observations regarding Ghana’s political landscape, urging the opposition to engage constructively with both the Electoral Commission and judiciary.
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of violating procurement laws by hiring Thaddeus Sory as a lawyer for the Parliamentary Service without the necessary approvals.
Supreme Court rejects Speaker of parliament's application to set aside its earlier ruling.
National Security and Chiefs work to remove rival chief linked with renewed tensions from Bawku as Chieftaincy Minister rules out a declaration of a State of Emergency in the area despite the killing of 16 persons.
The United States has instituted a new strategy to safeguard democracy in Ghana. This move which comes in the form of a visa restriction policy comes barely a month to the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Live coverage from Parliament depicts power struggle unfolding between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over which party holds the majority.
The Supreme Court has issued a stay of execution on Speaker Alban Bagbin's ruling, which declared four parliamentary seats vacant. Parliament has thus been instructed to recognise and allow the four MPs to fully represent their constituencies and carry out their official duties.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin has officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant with barely two months to the election in December.
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that he has filed an injunction application at the Supreme Court in response to the Minority's efforts to declare the seats of Independent candidates vacant.
Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that his side of the house intends to invoke Article 97 (1)(g) of the constitution to compel colleagues from the Majority side to vacate their seats as members of the house.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, along with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, has called on President Akufo-Addo to declare a state of emergency to combat the rampant destruction caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Chief Justice and Attorney General trade blame over the judiciary's inability to expedite prosecution of illegal miners as over 140 cases are pending before court.
Public workers to stay at home indefinitely as government fails to tackle illegal mining.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the Fix the Country movement, and another individual have been hospitalized while in police custody. The police are denying allegations that they have refused to provide medical care to Barker-Vormawor.
Several disqualified presidential aspirants for the 2024 general election tear into the Jean Mensah lead Electoral Commission for what they describe as lack of priority for their disqualification as the Peoples Progressive Party threatens legal action against the Electoral Commission for disqualifying them without bases.
The New Patriotic Party serves notice that it will also embark on a demonstration if the Electoral commission abides by the NDC's directive to have a forensic audit into the voter's register.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a stark warning about the dire state of Ghana’s power sector, indicating that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is nearing bankruptcy.
Three persons arrested; glass shattered at the office of the electoral commission in the Ashanti Region as the National Democratic Congress embark on a demonstration to press home their concerns about the credibility of the voter's register ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Dozens of protestors arrested during the 3-day “Stop Galamsay Now” protest have been remanded in police custody until October 8th on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime, specifically for unlawful assembly.
The National Democratic Congress will tomorrow organise a demonstration to pile pressure on the Electoral Commission to have a forensic audit it the voter's register. The party calls for all well meaning Ghanaians to take part in the demo.
Multiple Presidential aspirants face disqualification as the Electoral Commission detects multiple endorsement of forms as 17 aspirants file nomination to contest the 2024 general election.
The electoral commission calls out the National Democratic Congress over its stance against the voter's register as it says the leading opposition party has failed to provide any evidence to support its claims that the voter's register is flawed.
Organised labour and other Unions give president Akuffo Addo an 18 day ultimatum to declare a state of emergency against illegal mining and ban all mining activities in the country.
The New Patriotic Party scrambles to resolve issues in the Walewale constituency, the home of the party's Flag bearer Dr Bawumia as it fails to elect a parliamentary candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2024 general election, following the disturbance at the rerun of the NPP parliamentary primaries in the constituency.
The National Democratic Congress piles pressure on the electoral commission to have a forensic audit and re-exhibition of the voter's register.
The electoral commission explains mistakes on the voter's register which makes its integrity questionable.
President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has expressed his displeasure at what he describes as a deliberate attempt by the government to ignore their concerns until they lay down their tools. According to him, teachers are yet to receive their allowances among other benefits as stipulated in the Collective Agreement signed on May 24, 2024.
Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has assured Ghanaians that the Ghana Armed Forces are fully prepared to enforce government's ban on grain exports by deploying personnel along the country’s borders. This move follows government's recent decision to prohibit the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybean, in response to the ongoing dry spell affecting farmers across the nation.
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed strong opposition to the newly enacted Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) Law.They argue that the government failed to engage with stakeholders before the legislation was passed by Parliament.
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says that first-year tertiary students will not pay academic fees. According to him, this is part of a government initiative to lessen the burden on parents financing the cost of their children's education. We will implement a no-fees stress programme to alleviate the financial burden on parents and students in financing tertiary education.
A coalition of concerned teacher trainees in the Ashanti region is demanding a temporary closure of the 46 colleges across the country following the unabated strike by their teachers. The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) boycotted the classrooms after the government reneged on its promise to implement outstanding compulsory arbitration awards.
The National Democratic Congress fights off allegations from president Akuffo Addo that political opponents have targeted him with misinformation and disinformation.
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, says he disagrees with the unilateral decision of Speaker Alban Bagbin to adjourn the House sine die.Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin speaking to the Parliamentary Press Corps moments after the adjournment of the House by the Speaker on Tuesday, July 30, expressed the Majority Caucus’ disappointment at the turn of events by the Speaker.
The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has acknowledged that the past few years have been extremely challenging for Ghanaians.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin says there is a need to urgently legislate a cap on the size of the Supreme Court. The constitution provides that there shall be at least nine judges but does not prescribe an upper limit.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released what it claims to be an audio recording of a conversation between the Attorney General, Godfred Dame and the third accused person in the controversial ambulance purchase trial, Richard Jakpa.
The Director of Conflict Resolution at the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has asked the Attorney-General, Godfred Dame to step down from his position.
Minority and majority sides of parliament battle each other over the approval of a controversial 150-million-dollar loan.
The minority in parliament criticizes Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, labelling him as incompetent in managing the Ghana cedi.
The Ghana cedi under focus as traders lament the impact of the depreciation the cedi on their businesses.
Railways Minister lambasts the National Democratic Congress for questioning President Akufo-Addo’s vision to construct the Tema-Mpakadan railway line following a recent accident involving a freshly procured train from Poland during a test drive.
The National Democratic Congress fights off claims that it's sponsoring an independent candidate in t Ejisu bye-election
Government forced to stripping ECG off its revenue, billing and collection responsibility, as the cooperation fights back against PURC’s indictment of it board members.
More trouble for the Electricity Company of Ghana as the PURC sites again the ECG for violating the cash waterfall mechanism
President Akufo-Addo Acknowledges Dumsor Crisis, Urges Patience As Government Solves Challenges
Tension mounts as Ashanti East Electricity Company of Ghana manager Mark Wiafe Faces Police Investigation After Kumasi Technical University Disconnection
Government has launched the Performance Tracker at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra.
Deputy General Secretary of the NDC Mustapha Gbande, has stated that the party is not concerned about the missing BVD but rather about the possibility that individuals could enter the premises of the Electoral Commission and steal these devices.
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has emphasized the importance of independent decision-making for magistrates to ensure fair and just outcomes in cases.
The Movement for Change (M4C), spearheaded by Alan Kyerematen, and the National Interest Movement (NIM), led by Dr Abu Sakara Foster, have announced the successful conclusion of discussions with various political entities to form a grand alliance for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
GRIDCo has closely monitored Ghana's power generation crisis since the beginning of March 2024, acknowledging the challenges in meeting the country's electricity demand.
The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has urged the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations into the marriage of the 12-year-old girl to the 63-year-old Ga priest.
The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has reassured the public of putting in place measures to fix the recent power supply disruption across the country.
Parliament has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo. This follows an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo and Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to collaborate in ensuring the implementation of the people’s will regarding the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Communications and Digitalization Minister Ursula Owusu Ekuful has been summoned to address Parliament on Monday, March 18, shedding light on government's initiatives to resolve the ongoing internet disruptions in the nation.
The Ranking Member of the Energy Committee of Parliament, John Jinapor, has disclosed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is grappling with a colossal debt of $1.5 billion.
JoyNews has confirmed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has defaulted on its fixed monthly energy purchase price with all Independent Power Producers(IPPs). This has sparked concerns about the possibility of a full-blown power crisis, also known as dumsor.
The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticized the Minority in Parliament for opposing the government's request for a tax waiver exceeding $449 million.
Empty Plates: Some students say they are usually served breakfast without bread, while others enjoy the food.
The United States is warning of dire implications for the Ghanaian economy after Parliament enacted a Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill.
After nearly three years of deliberation, Parliament has finally passed the highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill, introduced in the House years ago, was approved unanimously on Wednesday, February 28, following the completion of the third reading.
President Akufo-Addo has praised the performance of the Office of the Attorney General under his administration. During his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the significant role played by the Attorney-General's Office in saving the state from paying judgment debts totaling GH¢10 trillion.
A Member of the Finance Committee in Parliament, Isaac Adongo, says the appointment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments will make it difficult for the new Finance Minister to implement his initiatives.
Former Majority Leader in Parliament Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has dismissed rumours that he was forced out of his position in the House. Speaking on the floor of parliament, on Friday, he explained that he chose to resign voluntarily amid discussions on whether or not there should be changes in the caucus leadership at the time the President
Former Majority Leader, Abraham Ossei Aidooh, has voiced concerns about Parliament's new standing orders, particularly regarding potential hurdles for political parties in selecting caucus leaders.
Tensions begin to boil between a group of NPP members in Parliament led by the 1st deputy speaker and some National Executives over a rumor that tends to depose the current leadership of the majority .
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to take legal action against government officials and individuals implicated in the $12 million expenditure on the suspended Gold Royalties Monetization Transaction, known as the Agyapa deal.
Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome is challenging the decision of the General Legal Council (GLC) to disbar a Chief State Attorney, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, over the transfer of GH¢400,000 into his wife’s bank account.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed disappointment with the ministerial reshuffle by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
NDC Minority Challenges Dr. Bawumia's Strategy, Urges Immediate Repeal of E-Levy and Taxes.
NPP National Chairman,Stephen Ntim calls for efforts to ensure Bawumia secures ‘first round’ victory.
GJA Imposes Media Blackout on Yendi MP Aliu Mahama following Alleged Assault of a Reporter.
The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, has called for a special audit of the National Sports Authority (NSA) by the Auditor General.
The Organised Labour unions are insisting on their demand for the complete withdrawal of the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on electricity. Currently, 35 labour unions are in a crucial meeting to decide whether to declare a strike.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) from Thursday, February 1, 2024.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that over 50 percent of political parties have approved their proposal to hold this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections in November.
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, says the party will soon communicate its stance on the parliamentary primary situation in the Yendi constituency.
Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee has recommended the identification and prosecution of military personnel involved in the Ashaiman invasion on March 7, following the death of a young soldier.
An Accra High Court has ordered the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to return Cecilia Dapaah's seized funds to her within 72 hours.
Six individuals implicated in an alleged coup plot have been convicted for conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. However, Assistant CoP Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Gameli, and another junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, have been acquitted.
The Finance Ministry has announced that Ghana will receive the second tranche of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) anytime soon. According to Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, the IMF has approved all required financing assurances from Ghana's Official Creditors.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is asserting that its seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the reversal of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption, is justified.
17 Aspirants disqualified from Jan. 27 contest. In a press statement signed and released by the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong on Wednesday, NEC announced the final list of aspirants to compete in the party’s primaries scheduled for January 27.
Some holders of cocoa bills who did not participate in the Government of Ghana Cocoa Bill Exchange programme are asking Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to pay them before the end of January 2024.
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is recommending a modification to the date of the general elections scheduled for December 7, 2024. In a formal petition submitted to the Electoral Commission and the Attorney General, the church highlighted that the chosen date, falling on a Saturday, conflicts with the Sabbath.
Former President John Mahama is urging Ghanaians, particularly trade and labor groups, to grant him a grace period if he successfully regains power.
Former President John Mahama is the latest to add his voice to calls for the reversal of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. He says VAT on electricity will increase bills, make Ghana unfriendly for business
Parliament has asked the Ghana Revenue Authority to suspend all payments related to the contract on revenue assurance with SML until investigation into the deal is conducted by the Finance Committee of the House.
Parliament has asked the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to suspend all payments related to the contract on revenue assurance with SML until an investigation into the deal is conducted by the Finance Committee of the House. According to a Finance Committee report which has been adopted by the House, GRA should cease all payments to the company from January 1, 2024.
Anger in regions as district-level elections are hit by ballot shortage as printers fail to honor the contract to print ballot papers on time
Special Prosecutor petitioned to probe finance ministry, GRA, and private company SML over questionable 1billion dollar contract
Special prosecutor fights back amidst claims this week, the office is futile as it publishes a wrath of cases it has pursued including the exposure of the busting of a massive foreign currency counterfeiting syndicate in Ghana where 40million worth of fake bills were seized.
More loud voices emerge piling pressure on John Mahama to pick their preferred person for the vacant running mate position as traditional rulers queue to make their requests.
How severe should the penalty for homosexuals be in Ghana? The question dividing parliament as Anti-gay bill consideration proceeds.
Parliament has approved the 2024 Budget Statement & Economic Policy. This decision came after the Speaker conducted a headcount on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
The New Patriotic Party's Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has requested an extension of time to consult on his selection of a running mate ahead of the 2024 election.
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the relatively lenient prison term and fine imposed on Aisha Huang, a Chinese illegal mining kingpin, by an Accra High Court.
Chaos in Parliament over 2024 budget as Majority stages walkout accusing the speaker of bias following his call for a headcount during approval, Speaker suspends sitting.
Speaker of Parliament steers into a collision course with the NDC Minority, granting the Trade Minister the green light to present the controversial Import Restriction Legislation.
An avenue to enhance the Ghana Agriculture Industry? A conversation with the Trade Minister
Minority prevents government from laying new regulations seeking to restrict the importation of selected products including rice and sugar for the third time.
Amazing discounts on offer as event officially opens at AICC with stakeholder and customer engagement
United States Government updates their travel advisory to LGBTQI+ travelers to Ghana urging extreme caution amid emerging threat against the community.
Minority demands probe into alleged attempt to sell Speaker’s official residence at Cantonments.
The $449million tax exemption request that has left the finance committee of parliament deeply divided with the NDC minority accusing government of handing out GHS5.5billion to NPP affiliated companies under the 1District 1Factory initiative.
Finance Minister declares Ghana’s economy has “turned the corner” as he adores tax reliefs in 2024 Budget including scraping of taxes on sanitary pads and exemptions for medical consumables
Health Minister in a desperate move to secure the release of 45 dialysis machines meant for Korle-Bu teaching hospital that has been detained by private provider over the hospital’s indebtedness.
NPP goes to the poll to elect a flagbearer ahead of elections 2024 despite fighting claims of vote buying and delegate camping
Tension rises in Garu as youth demand the immediate release of eight of their colleagues arrested after a military raid with threats to public servants
Desperate negotiations underway to avert full blown “dumsor” as WAPCo cut gas supply to some parts of the country due to government’s indebtedness
Run-off likely in NPP primaries race as Bawumia leads with 43.5% – Global Info Analytics
Volta floods leave 22,000 pupils without access to education with more than 1000 teachers displaced.
Former Supreme Court Justice, Justice William Atuguba, has expressed strong criticism of the Supreme Court of Ghana's recent judgment in the case of the Assin North legislator, Gyakye Quayson.
Government in a race against time to avert impending sale of Ghana’s high commission building, the high commissioner’s residence and the Ghana International Bank Building to defray $140million judgment debt.
Finance Minister confirmed the establishment of a monitoring desk by the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana to observe the finances of the Ghana COCOBOD. This is to ensure discipline in its expenditure.
The National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah, has accused some individuals in academia, civil society and the media of actively exploiting their influence to promote a coup and destabilize the country.
Attorney General tears into NDC’s record on the fight against illegal mining describing it as wretched and miserable as he fights back after the main opposition party accused him of complicity in a plot to cover up for government officials engaged in galamsey
Pressure mounts on the government to declare a state of emergency in affected areas as religious bodies demand more action from the state
NADMO stretched to breaking point as it struggles to settle more than 20000 residents displaced by spillage
The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice says Prof Frimpong-Boateng's allegations in his report on illegal mining activities in the country are empty and do not have evidence to prosecute the persons named in it.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed its utmost disappointment in a press statement issued by the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on the invasion of UTV by alleged NPP members and sympathisers.
The Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday commenced a biweekly update engagement with the media and announced that the registration centres were exceeding their daily targets of 100.
As the #OccupyBoG protest takes off, the Minority Leader in Parliament says his outfit will not submit their petition to other officials aside from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
Police and NDC on coalition calls over occupy bank of Ghana protest with the police insisting it will not allow protesters into the premises.
There is tension in Bawku as the Electoral Commission (EC) has been forced to suspend the limited voter registration exercise.
Bombshell as former NPP flag bearer aspirant resigns from NPP to contest in 2024 elections as an independent candidate.
Revelations emerge as special prosecutor discloses how former sanitations minister used false names in suspicious real estate’s transactions
EC calls out parliament as it insists it is impossible to register voters in easy-to-access electoral areas.
The search for Jean Mensah and other top officials of the electoral commission who are being accused of evading service of a court injunction against the electoral commission limited registration exercise.
Akufo-Addo shouldn’t have used our platform for campaign purpose – Ghana Bar Association.
Ghana faces danger of losing it's lifeline mineral resources to China due to loan defaults
Government’s controversial Gold for Oil deal set to undergo review as IMF conditionality forces government to impose a limit on BoG’s Monetary financing which is crucial to the survival of the petroleum policy.
President Akufo-Addo Under intense pressure to honor his promise of acting on demands for the removal of finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Bank Of Ghana pushes for complete reset of Ghana's economy following IMF's approval of $3bn loan.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finally approved Ghana’s Programme request seeking for a $3 billion Balance of Payment support to stabilize the economy.
Attorney General has been compelled to reveal his personal security following threats on his life.
NDC in race against time to set aside court process halting presidential and parliamentary primaries
NDC national executives clash with presidential hopeful Kwabena Duffuor's camp, dismissing their claims of an attempt to raid the presidential primaries as malicious.
Government delegation is in Abu Dhabi negotiating a deal to bring petroleum products onto the Ghanaian market.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged the general public to disregard reports suggesting that it is set to slap serious restrictions on holders of Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) and Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA).
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has threatened to block the laying of a new Constitutional Instrument (C.I) by the Electoral Commission if the House is not briefed accordingly.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has admitted a motion of censure filed by Minority Members of Parliament to remove embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentarians are demanding the sacking of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. The MPs, numbering about 80, held a press conference on Tuesday to impress on the President to relieve his cousin of the responsibility of managing the national purse or risk losing their support for government business going forward.
A survey by Accra-based Global InfoAnalytics shows that 70% of eligible voters doubt the ability of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to win the 2024 general elections. Its October 2022 report indicates that majority of the voters have ruled out the possibility of the NPP ‘breaking the eight’.
Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has temporarily closed their shops at the Accra Central Business District and Abosey Okain in Accra. Their decision to close down their shops is in protest against current economic hardships in Ghana.
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has listed 17 political parties whose registration it intends to revoke for failure to establish national and regional offices in the country.
Assistant Commissioner of the VAT Administration wing of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Philip Acquah says 16 businesses have been closed for non-compliance with the E-VAT invoicing regime.
The Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has signaled the readiness of government to fastrack the prosecution of Aisha Huang and others on trial for illegal mining. According to him, the state is ready to conduct the trial on a day-to-day basis.
Traders in parts of the central business district of Adum in Kumasi have locked up their shops in protest against rising taxation on their goods.
The Bank of Ghana has refuted the World Bank’s assertion that it is responsible for the increasing rate of inflation in the country.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Communication Officer has accused President Akufo-Addo of faking his efforts to combat illegal mining in the country.
The World Bank has classified Ghana as a high debt distress country as it projects the nation’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 104.6% by the end of 2022.
Scores of residents in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have been displaced with several others trapped in their homes as Ashalaja, Weija, Oblogo and Tetegu areas flood.
The Managing Director of Electricity Company Ghana (ECG) has rejected allegations of sabotage over the recent power purchase difficulties faced by the citizenry.
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has stressed that government is yet to conclude processes for debt restructuring with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ghana’s finance ministry and the Bank of Ghana have commenced discussions for an International Monetary Fund-supported program, the ministry said in a statement on its website.
Rating agency, Fitch, has downgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Local – and Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to ‘CC’ or further junk status, from ‘CCC’.
Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor has assured that ‘Galamsey’ queen Aisha Huang will be convicted and imprisoned in a Ghana jail if found guilty of the charges against her.
One more body has been discovered in the Upper West regional capital, Wa. This brings to two the number of bodies discovered so far in the spate of unexplained murders.
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has filed new charges against ‘galamsey’ queen, Aisha Huang in respect of offences committed between 2015 and 2017.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is alleging that Aisha Huang is a financier of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The manner in which Chinese illegal miner, Aisha Huang departed Ghana following her arrest in 2017 has been a subject of controversy.Miss Huang, according to the prosecution in her trial, sneaked out of the country which truncated her prosecution.
With growing concerns about the activities of notorious galamsey kingpin, Aisha Huang, President Akufo-Addo says he is not sure about her earlier deportation from Ghana. According to him, her re-emergence raises concerns about whether she left the country the first place.
International Relations Expert, Prof. Vladimir Antwi-Danso has ruled out any possible diplomatic row between Ghana and China due to the prosecution of the Chinese ‘galamsey’ kingpin, Aisha Huang.
Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, is set to prosecute notorious ‘galamsey’ poster girl, Aisha Huang for her past and recent crimes.
The Finance Minister says the Akufo-Addo led government will do whatever it can to end the prevailing hardship.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Ashanti Region are demanding an urgent meeting with President Akufo-Addo over development in the region.
About ¢5 billion in bribes were paid in both the private and the public sectors, a survey by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed.
Government in desperate race against time to get $1B loan approved by parliament to support the budget as an interim measure while hoping for an IMF bailout however, the minority insists that the terms of the loan must be renegotiated.
Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was saved by swift police intervention after almost being attacked by angry artisans over delays by the government in fixing the deplorable Suame Roundabout-Maakro stretch of the main Kumasi-Techiman Road.
The Chairman of Parliament’s Privileges Committee, Joseph Osei- Owusu, has reiterated that it is a constitutional imperative for the seat of the Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, to be declared vacant once she failed to appear before the Committee.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says part of Ghana’s current economic challenges can be blamed on “the previous government.”
Senior high schools across the country are on the verge of being shut down as the food shortage situation worsens.
Two teacher unions, The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the National Graduate Association of Teachers (NAGRAT) excused themselves from the negotiations with the government over their demands for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) after accusing government of betrayal of trust for asking them to call off their strike before negotiations.
TUC leads 65 labor representatives and declares indefinite nationwide strike in 7 days that will grind the entire public sector to a halt unless government pays them Cost of living allowance.
IMF bailout talk- the defense minister says the labor agitations will triger instability in Ghana
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has urged government to take full responsibility for circumstances that led to Ghana’s resort to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for economic support.
Government admits it is reviewing the Free SHS and other big policy items as IMF team arrives in Ghana to begin showdown talks for a possible bailout.
Four teacher unions have declared an indefinite nationwide strike – effective Monday, July 4 – over demands for the payment of the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
Live coverage of confusion in government over presidents decision to adopt an IMF programme.
National Petroleum Authority impounds vessel carrying 1,000,000 litres of adulterated diesel.
Reports reaching Myjoyonline.com indicate that tear gas has been fired at the ongoing demonstration by Arise Ghana pressure group due to tension on the grounds.
Ghana is at the crossroads of a major economic decision as revenue collection post the implementation of the controversial e-levy performs below expectations.
Speaker of parliament orders probe into COVID-19 expenditure as Minority punches holes into Finance minister’s statement insisting it was unsatisfactory.
Ghana faces a looming fuel shortage as the central bank rations dollars after oil prices surged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Executive Director of the National Cathedral of Ghana confirms that construction of the religious edifice has stalled.
Speaker of parliament suspends all financial management business including loans and request for allocations.
National cathedral controversy deepens as anti-corruption activists raise more questions about Dr. Mensah Otabil’s resignation from the board of trustees of the project.
Pressure on police as speaker of parliament awaits the outcome of the investigation of the protest to take further action.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare assures to look into the conduct of Police officers deployed for crowd control during the Islamic Senior High School protest.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has also added its voice to the widespread condemnation which has greeted the Ghana Police Service’s letter to the British High Commissioner to Ghana. According to the party, the response was unwarranted.
The Majority in Parliament has accused Speaker, Alban Bagbin of impatience for asserting the legislature is broke. Addressing the media on Friday morning, Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh revealed that an outstanding GH₵25 million allocation for goods and services for Parliament had been released while the Speaker was telling the whole world the institution was broke.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested six persons in connection with the ongoing regional executive elections at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. According to the Regional Crime Officer, Supt. Bernard Baba Ananga, the suspects looked suspicious and appeared to be people plotting to create mayhem at the venue.
The Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has addressed issues concerning her absence from Parliament and threats from some party members to have her seat declared vacant. In an exclusive interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, May 26, the Gender Minister who is still not in the country mentioned family as the cause of her absence.
The Minority in Parliament has asked President Akufo-Addo to revoke Executive Instrument 144 which seeks to declassify some portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve. Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu in a statement on Tuesday noted that Executive Instrument 144 is in breach of the provisions of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925).
Deputy National Security Coordinator, Edward Kweku Asomani, says the African continent has experienced about 346 terrorist attacks within the first quarter of the year. He said out of the recorded attacks, 49 per cent occurred in the West African Sub-region.
Publishers start printing textbooks for new curriculum; books to be ready in 120 days – President of Publishers Association
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described utterances made by the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as most unfortunate and totally irresponsible. He was speaking in reference to statements made by Okudzeto Ablakwa concerning the sole inquirer’s report on the Bulgarian Embassy demolition case.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has said plans are afoot to upgrade the Achimota Forest, into a world class asset. Addressing the press on Tuesday, the sector Minister emphasized that widespread reports about the supposed sale of the Forest are false and baseless, as government has no such plans.
The Nkoranza South MP, Emmanuel Agyekum has given a blow-by-blow account of how a 28-year-old trader died while in Police custody. Albert Akwasi Donkor, who is a footballer and digital television installer, is said to have been picked up from his Nkoranza South home by armed officers at 2:00am on April 24, 2022 in an unregistered vehicle on an anti-armed robbery operation.
The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) will meet with utility service providers today over their proposed tariff increments. The Commission will negotiate with the service providers and develop adjustments it finds acceptable in the current scheme of things. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) had proposed that its tariffs be increased by 148% for 2022 and with 7.6% average adjustments between the periods of 2023 to 2026.
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) says it is time to add on to Ghana’s energy capacity to prevent a power crisis (dumsor) in the near future. According to the IES, a careful study of the current generation capacity shows that demand for power will soon overtake supply, creating a shortfall.
Some concern transport unions that are not part of Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have hiked transport fares by 20%, effective from today. They are the Ghana Committed Drivers Association, International Drivers Road Transport Union, Truth Drivers Union, Concern Drivers Association as well as other unions and associations.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced an upward adjustment of transport fares effective May 7, 2022. This is in spite of an earlier announcement by the Union that it hopes to adjust transportation fares upwards by 30% effective Friday, May 13.
The A-G has criticized the Minority for failing to adduce evidence in court over the claim of illegal passage of the E-Levy. Mr. Yeboah Dame noted that the NDC’s claims are mere propaganda that should be ignored. He said the party’s argument in court was embarrassing as their lawyer failed to demonstrate any form of irregularity during the passage of the Levy.
Attorney-General (A-G) Godfred Yeboah Dame says 266 MPs participated in the processes leading up to the approval of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy).
The A-G makes specific reference to the Second Reading of the tax policy, stating that 266 members were present when the question was put on the floor. On the actual approval of the policy, Mr. Dame says voting was by a voice vote and therefore allegations about the number present are immaterial.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four men posing as national security personnel at the Ayawaso North Constituency voting center. One of them was seen with a side arm. Regional Police Commander, DCOP Iddi Lansah Seidu said the Police have the capacity to provide security for the constituency elections and asked other sister security agencies to stay off the voting process.
Minister for Public Enterprises, Joseph Cudjoe, has said that he is an advocate of fat salaries for public sector workers who perform. At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, Joseph Cudjoe explained, however, that payment of fat salaries becomes an issue when the worker fails to perform his or her duties.
The Director of Labour Research and Policy for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for a review policy that allows for a comprehensive pay structure for public sector workers. Dr Kwabena Otoo says the current system has created salary and allowance gaps that transcend into inequalities in amounts paid to pensioners.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it is still on course with its modalities towards implementing the Electronic Transfer Law (E-Levy) on May, 1, 2022. The Commissioner-General insists that despite legal suits against the move, the Authority is yet to receive any directive to hold on with the scheduled roll-out.
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice says some lawyers belonging to political parties deliberately attempt to bring the judiciary’s image into disrepute. According to Godfred Dame, these lawyers resort to social media to achieve their target. He made these remarks when addressing the Bench, Bar and Faculty Conference on Thursday.
The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education – Ghana (PRINCOF) has directed that teacher trainees start to fund their own feeding from May 8.
This directive is in response to the inability of Colleges of Education to make payments for food items supplied to them. According to PRINCOF, food suppliers who had continued delivering supplies to these Colleges of Education for months without payment have finally withdrawn their services till they receive the monies owed them.
The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa has rejected portions of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s report which tipped the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party with a higher probability to secure victory in the next general elections. Mr. Asamoa contended that the NDC’s loss in the 2016 and 2020 general elections is a testimony to the party’s inability to govern the country, hence cannot win the 2024 elections.
National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, and the Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, Henry Nana Boakye, have clashed over the ruling in the Assin North case. The Cape Coast High Court annulled the results of the 2020 parliamentary elections in the Assin North constituency.
Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has refuted allegations by #FixtheCountry Movement Convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, that the Police tortured him while he was under detention for allegedly threatening a coup on social media. Mr. Tuah-Yeboah believes the Social Activist who spent more than a month behind bars, is making mere allegations without substantive evidence.
The Ministry of Public Enterprises has served notice that it will privatize non-performing state agencies if they fail to turn the tide. The decision follows a 2020 State Ownership Report released by the Finance Ministry which recorded a GH₵5.3 billion loss by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
Former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffuor is set to launch a National Democratic Congress (NDC) grassroots empowerment and self-financing Project dubbed the ‘NDC Ahotɔ Project’ for the grassroots. ‘Ahotɔ’ means relief in the Akan language. In a statement, the project manager stated that the Project’s main aim is “geared towards setting up micro-businesses in all the 275 Constituencies to create the much needed, but currently unavailable local funding for the day-to-day running of the NDC party at the grassroots level”.
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has addressed Ghanaians on the state of the economy at a National TESCON Training and Orientation Conference. Following the continuous price hikes on fuel and commodities and the depreciation of the cedi, there have been calls for Dr. Bawumia as the leader of the Economic Management Team to address the issues publicly.
Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak says the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo is being treated unfairly by both the Speaker and the Majority Leader in relation to her referral to the Privileges Committee. According to him, the MP had undertaken due process to seek a leave of absence from the Speaker before leaving the country for the United States of America to handle some personal issues.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has stated emphatically that the Assin North Parliamentary seat held by the embattled NDC Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson is vacant. In a yet-to-be-aired interview on JoyNews‘ PM Express tonight, he said the total number of Members of Parliament is now 274 and not 275.
Ghana has been drawn against Portugal, Uruguay and Korea Republic in the 2022 World Cup which comes off in Qatar. The Black Stars will play their first game against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, then face off against Luis Suarez’s Uruguay and play their last group game against Korea.
Sources close to the Presidency, have revealed that President Akufo-Addo has signed the E-levy Bill into law. Speaking exclusively to JoyNews, Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, confirmed that, the President assented to the Bill on Thursday, March 31, 2022. As a result, the Bill, which was passed by Parliament on Tuesday, has now become a binding law which will be operationalized as a revenue measure across the country.
President Akufo-Addo has touted his government to have amassed the greatest achievement in the road sector since he assumed office in 2017 in the history of Ghana. The President, while delivering the 2022 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday, said his government has constructed some 10,875 kilometers of new roads within the five years he has been in office.
Former President John Mahama has accused government of deceiving Ghanaians about the cause of the current economic crisis. He said government’s attribution of the current economic crisis to Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis is a “bloody lie”. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, at a press conference in Accra last Thursday, explained that “the war in Ukraine could not have come at a worse time for the global economy.”
President Akufo-Addo has vowed to complete all projects under the Agenda 111 initiative before his tenure of office elapses. He said this is in line with government’s efforts to ensure high quality and timely health service to all Ghanaians.
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said the government will save about GHC3.5 billion from the 30% salary cut of ministers and heads of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Addressing the country on measures being taken to curb the economic challenges Ghana is facing, Ofori-Atta said: “With regard to savings, in terms of our initial calculations of all of that [the salary cut] will be about GHC3.5 billion that we expect to be able to save.
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has increased the policy rate – the rate at which it lends to commercial banks by 2.5% per cent to 17%. This is the first time since November 2018 that the rate has gone up so high. The decision is due to the current pressures on the economy, the uncertainty about the economic outlook and developments in Russia – Ukraine, which has pushed fuel prices up astronomically.
Ten suspects have been arrested in connection with the Bawku clashes that resulted in 3 soldiers being shot. One other person is reported dead in the incident involving armed assailants at Sabongari who engaged in a shootout with personnel of the 11 Mechanised Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This is the outcome of a search operation conducted by the Military in a bid to fish out armed assailants following renewed clashes and sporadic shootings in the Bawku municipality.
FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor is likely to spend one more night in Police custody despite being granted bail. Barker-Vormawor was granted bail to the tune of GH¢2 million on Wednesday morning with two sureties, one of whom should deposit documents to his landed property in execution of the bail.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned that it is embarking on a nationwide exercise to disconnect all indebted customers. According to the company, the exercise is part of efforts to solidify its finances, which is significantly declining.
The Speaker of Parliament has described as “absurd and reckless” the recent judgement of the Supreme Court affirming voting rights of Deputy Speakers while presiding. Alban Babgin said considering that it was a 7-0 ruling by the judges’ path is worrying as the decision constitutes interference in Parliament’s work.
President Nana Akufo-Addo says the decision of the Supreme Court on the voting rights of Deputy Speakers cannot amount to judicial interference in the work of Parliament. According to him, the suggestion that Parliament is beyond the scrutiny of the Supreme Court is to suggest that Parliament is a law unto itself.
The Minority has taken strong exception to a verdict delivered over the ability of a Deputy Speaker to vote in Parliament while presiding and its link to the controversial E-Levy. Today, the Supreme Court ruled that a Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, can be counted during the formation of a quorum for Parliamentary decision-making and participation in voting.
Some members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Fomena Constituency have staged a demonstration against the party’s leadership. The youth are questioning the rationale behind the exemption of the constituency in the party’s election for polling station executives. They have also threatened to cross-carpet and campaign for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to win power come 2024.
Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah have given contrary indications of the government’s plans for proceeds from the proposed Electronic Transaction (E-levy). Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Ashanti Regional Youth Parliament on March 2, John Kumah, indicated that the revenue from the E-Levy will not be used as collateral for the government’s debt.
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor has disclosed that Maxam Ghana Limited, the company whose explosives, while being transported, caused the Appiaste disaster, was found culpable for breaches on the principle of vicarious liability. Addressing Members of Parliament (MP) on Thursday after an urgent question was filled by Bongo MP, Edward Bawa on findings of the Appiatse Committee, the Minister said Maxam breached six mining regulations.
Former MP for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak has criticized efforts by some Members of Parliament to hinder the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, from considering his petition against absentees. Speaking on JoyNews’ Top Story today, he said “incidences like this erodes confidence in Parliament as an institution.”
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has led mediation talks between the leadership of the Majority and Minority Caucuses in Parliament to resolve the prevailing differences. The meeting which also involved leading members of the Council of State was aimed to prevent any further violence in the Chamber as the E-levy Bill is set to be re-submitted to the House for debate and approval.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has petitioned the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Secretariat over what it describes as a gross violation of the human rights of its leading members by the Akufo-Addo government. The party contends that the use of the judiciary by the current administration to intimidate and harass its members sharply contradicts the tenets of good governance.
The Speaker of Parliament made some stark projections for which public sector workers may have to brace themselves. According to Alban Bagbin, the government may struggle to honor some financial obligations including remuneration of employees in the next three months if critical steps are not taken.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has denied reports that he gave permission to the Dome Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, to absent herself from the House, on health grounds. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, he stated that such reports are false, and urged the public to dismiss them.
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership has admitted that the Dome Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo’s absence is affecting the party and government business. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, the party’s General Secretary, John Boadu, noted that with Ghana’s hung Parliament, the Gender Minister’s absence is adversely affecting government’s business in Parliament.
The Students’ Representative Council of second-cycle institutions in the Ashanti region is appealing to the government for the timely release of food and funds under the free SHS policy. They observed recent delays in deliveries to most schools have resulted in a shortage of food items, hampering academic activities.
Four members of the Majority in Parliament led by Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, have filed a Private Member’s motion calling for a bi-partisan investigation into the death of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills.
Minority calls for dismissal of Health Minister over botched Sputnik V contract. The Minority is calling for the head of the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, for undertaking an international transaction without prior approval from Parliament.
The Labour Division of the Accra High Court has placed an injunction on the ongoing strike by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG). With the injunction, UTAG is required to suspend the strike action and return to the negotiation table. The order from the Court follows an appeal by the National Labour Commission (NLC) for an interlocutory injunction to suspend the strike by UTAG while negotiations continue.
Discussing the arrest of a leading member of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who has been charged with treason felony.
The Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Dome Kwabenya constituency is set to make a decision on the absence of the MP for the area, Sarah Adwoa Safo. Constituency Secretary, Theophilus Abu Larbi, revealed this in an interview on JoyNews Friday.
The Minister for Women, Gender and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, is being accused of blackmailing government. According to reports, the Dome-Kwabenya MP is using her seat as a bargaining chip to frustrate government business.
A survey conducted by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has found that the passage of the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill will throw government’s economic agenda out of gear. The Proper Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, in its current state, is seeking to criminalise the activities of homosexuals and ban any form of advocacy on it.
Discussing Yentua Demonstration: We won't join NDC's 'Yentua' demo against 1.75% E-levy – #FixTheCountry campaigners.
Government through the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, has suspended the Municipal Chief Executive for Sekondi-Takoradi, Abdul Mumin Issah from office.
Discussing Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson charged with forgery, 4 other criminal offences.
Discussing E-levy: Minority intransigent as meeting with Finance Minister ends inconclusively.
Discussing E-Levy Bil: Bagbin returns to Dubai for medical review ahead of E-Levy resubmission.
Discussing Nima/Maamobi clash: Residents living in fear of reprisal following Tuesday’s clash.
Discussing Withdraw The Semester-Based Calendar Introduced For Basic Schools Or Face Our Wrath-Teacher Unions To Govt.
Discussing the withdrawal of military personnel from the Speaker of Parliament's security team.
The General Secretary of the Vehicle and Assets Dealers Union, Frank Atanley Kofigah has described as treacherous and wicked the government’s decision to remove the benchmark value policy on car importations. According to him, it is counterintuitive to scrap the benchmark value on car importations considering the country can barely boast of an automobile industry.
2021 in review: A brawl has broken out in Ghana’s parliament during a late-night session over a contentious government-proposed levy on electronic transactions. MPs shoved, pushed and threw punches at each other, while others tried to stop the fighting.
Wolfgang Preiser, the virologist who first discovered omicron, has spoken to DW about the rapid rise in cases. He predicts that most people will catch the new variant. The South African virologist, Wolfgang Preiser who first discovered the omicron variant of the coronavirus warned of its highly contagious nature in an interview with DW on Thursday.
Government has renewed its curfew at Bawku in the Upper East Region through an Executive Instrument. In the latest directive, movement is expected to cease from 8 pm to 8 am daily, effective Wednesday, December 29. This is to help restore calm in the Upper East regional capital.
The Kaneshie District Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu. This was after the MP failed to show up in court for the third time since criminal charges were filed against him.
The Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Mr Kwaku Kwarteng has urged parliamentarians to take the lead in embracing frugality as a means of cutting down public expenditure.As representatives of the Ghanaian people, he said Parliament should not just not serve as an oversight of the executive but must practice what they preach.
Economic Fighters League (EFL) has joined forces with the #FixThe Country Movement Campaigners and ASEPA to kick against the 1.75 percent Electronic Transaction Levy in the 2022 Budget Statement delivered by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta last Wednesday. They have declared their intention to hit the streets of Accra on Friday November 26, 2021 to pile up pressure on both government and parliament to reject the 2022 budget statement.
Majority in parliament back highways minister saying Speaker can not hold Hon. Kwasi Amoako-Attah for contempt of parliament.
Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021, should not be passed just because majority of Ghanaians support it. According to him, the drafters of the Constitution of Ghana provided limitations to the powers of the majority by setting up institutions that serve as a safeguard against the tyranny of the masses.
Government has provided some relief items to victims of tidal wave attacks and flooding in the three coastal districts of the Volta Region. The food and non-food items, which included bags of rice, boxes of cooking oil, mosquito coils and nets, plastic buckets, bowls and cups and mattresses were meant for only victims at designated holding centres. Mr Seji Saji Amedonu, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) during the presentation said, the items were to make life a bit comfortable for those who were currently homeless and lodging at places offered by the various Assemblies.
Members of Parliament have called on the government to take urgent steps to deliver on its promise to implement the Second Phase of the Keta Sea Defence Project for residents in the Keta constituency and surroundings. Members of Parliament have called on the government to take urgent steps to deliver on its promise to implement the Second Phase of the Keta Sea Defence Project for residents in the Keta constituency and surroundings.
At least 3,000 people in Keta municipality have been rendered homeless after tidal waves swept through their homes on Sunday dawn. Communities such as Abutiakope, Kedzikope and Keta Central are largely affected as affected homeless residents are left with nothing to salvage.
The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), is worried about what it says is a dangerous precedent being set by Parliament over the attempted arrest of the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu. The refusal of parliament to release the legislator to the police for investigations over alleged wrongdoing appears to have taken a political turn in parliament. The Majority caucus of the house is accusing the Speaker, Alban Bagbin of shielding the MP, while the Minority side is defending the Speaker’s interpretation of the law on the immunity and privileges of MPs.
A video showing Madina MP, Francis-Xavier Sosu serving notice of plans to block a road during a protest has surfaced. The video which is said to be in the custody of the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID), captured the MP in a conversation with three men and two women. Mr Sosu can be heard in the video saying in Ga, “Listen to what I am saying, on the 25th, there will be a demonstration for the roads to be fixed. It will cover the whole area; we will block the road for them to know we are serious”.
The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, says Parliament cannot direct the General Legal Council on its admission processes by resolution. Parliament last week unanimously voted, directing the General Legal Council to immediately admit the 499 students who passed but have been denied admission to the Ghana School of Law. Parliament further directed the Attorney General to ensure that this resolution of Parliament is respected. But in a letter addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, Godfred Yeboah Dame argued that Parliament cannot use a resolution to make such directions.
Parliament has passed a resolution for the General Legal Council (GLC) to compel the Ghana Law School to admit the 499 students who sat for the 2021 entrance exams and passed in accordance with the marking scheme as advertised.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), says it supports calls from the Electoral Commission for the police to investigate the alleged claims of over-voting and excess printing of one million ballot papers during the 2020 polls. According to the opposition party, they are ready to assist the police to investigate the conduct of the Electoral Commission in the 2020 general election. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the General Secretary of the NDC at a press conference said the party will not shy away from such credible investigation.
Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu has petitioned Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin to cite ACP Isaac Kojo Asante, Regional Operations Commander and ACP Eric Winful, the Adenta/Abokobi Divisional Commander of Police for contempt of Parliament. He wants the Speaker to take action with respect to Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution and Order 28 of the Standing Orders of Parliament.
The Speaker of Parliament has announced that the Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs’ debate on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, will be made public. Alban Bagbin speaking in the House, which reconvened after a three-month break, on Tuesday, said that this move will aid in having an honest conversation on the bill devoid of political and religious sentiments.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on the Police to investigate claims made by former President John Mahama that the commission thumb printed one million ballot papers to favour President Nana Addo Dankwa in the 2020 presidential election.
There was drama at the National Security Ministry as lawyers for the victims of the Ayawaso West Wuogon bye-election violence rejected a compensation package for their clients while calling for more engagement and transparency on the matter. The lawyers, Abraham Amaliba and Victor Kodjoga Adawudu, said the Ministry did not engage them and therefore they were unaware of what went into the computation of the compensation package.
Ranking member on the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee is calling for the resignation of the Director of the Ghana School of Law. Francis-Xavier Sosu also wants the disbandment of the General Legal Council (GLC). According to the Madina MP, who is unhappy about the turn of events in the country’s legal education space, the Council has outlived its usefulness.
The leadership of the Anbariya Sunni Muslim group has presented a memorandum to the Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee in support of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill. In the group’s view, the practice of homosexuality is a moral disorder and deviant behaviour that undermines the survival and existence of the human species.
Residents of Cape Coast who have been waiting on the construction of a new harbour since the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) won its re-election bid in 2020 may have their hopes dashed. According to President Akufo-Addo, that infrastructure project was never a part of the list of commitments tabled before him for his second term.
A senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) based in the United States, Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has alleged that some MPs have been denied visas to travel abroad following the introduction of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to Parliament. In a piece titled: ‘Tolerance and the Debate about Homosexuality in Ghana’, he stated that the strong support the bill enjoys from the religious groups has been met with stiff opposition from intellectuals, government officials, and the diplomatic corps who fear the bill would endanger the lives of LGBT community members.
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that the Minority will insist on a clause-by-clause vote on the anti-gay bill which is currently before the House. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Friday October 15, he said, there is need to ensure that this bill reflects the will and aspirations of the people.
Majority Leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has said that it is out of place for the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, to have made a predetermination concerning the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values 2021” bill. According to him, the Speaker is technically not a Parliamentarian and thus cannot make such a commitment on behalf of Parliament.
Government has disclosed its intentions to re-submit a restructured Agyapa Royalties Agreement to Parliament for approval. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, made this known when he inaugurated the Board of Mineral Income Investment Fund in Accra on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
The Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, has dropped all charges against Bawku Central MP, Mr Mahama Ayariga, in connection with an alleged tax evasion over some purchase of vehicles.
The Nkoranza Traditional Council in the Bono East Region has banished the 21-year-old man who was allegedly caught engaging in homosexual activity. According to Adom News’ Christian Ofori Kuma, he was banished after being ordered to procure some items to appease the gods of the area.
A group calling itself concerned assembly members in the Cape Coast metropolitan assembly has returned money given to them by the president’s nominee for the Cape Coast metropolitan Assembly, Ernest Arthur. The group numbering over 20 says, they can no longer keep the money the president’s nominee ‘gifted’ them prior to the voting process because they want to protect their integrity and maintain their firm stance at protecting the progress of Cape Coast.
About 15,000 Ghanaians have signed a memorandum to Parliament for the passage of the Proper Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (Anti-LGBTQI+ bill). Some Christian leaders submitted the memorandum to Parliament’s Committee for Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, President of the Apostolic Church, Ghana, Apostle Dr Aaron Ami-Narh, were part of the delegation.
The Interim Management Committee of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) says it has interdicted some staff for their involvement in the alleged theft of ¢10.4 million worth of cables. Describing it as unacceptable product losses, TOR said the thievery was discovered as a result a Technical and Human Resource audits.
Former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko is advising the NPP against imposing a presidential candidate on the party as it prepares to elect a flagbearer to lead it into the 2024 elections. Leading figures of the party including Boakye Agyarko, Vice President Dr. Bawumia, Trade Minister Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten and the Agric Minister Dr. Afriyie Akoto are gunning up to bear the flag of the party going into the 2024 polls.
Staff of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) in Tamale have withdrawn their services over a recent attack on their offices by some youth of the town.
The Gomoa East District Chief Executive Officer (DCE), Solomon Quarm, says they will not relent on their decision to demolish the Buduburam camp. According to him, they expect the residents to vacate willingly to pave way for the redevelopment of the area.
Police in the Ashanti Region have gunned down two suspected armed robbers who were part of a gang that attempted to rob a gold dealer at Manso Dawusaso in the Amansie South District of the region.
Serbian trainer, Milovan Rajevac, has been unveiled new coach of the Black Stars for a year with a two-year automatic renewal option if he qualifies the team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Agric Minister has accused former President John Mahama’s brother of scrounging government subsidized fertilizers targeted at smallholder farmers in the country. Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto said that his brother is a commercial farmer, cultivating 300 acres and does not qualify to benefit from the fertilizer meant for the poor farmers.
Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has stressed the need for Parliament to come out with a policy that will restrict the President from abandoning the Presidential Jet (Falcon 900 EX) for chartered planes during foreign trips.
The Minister for Local Government, Dan Kwaku Botwe, has revealed why the Guan district is missing in President Nana Akufo-Addo’s list of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCES). According to him, the Guan district is not found in the list because it is yet to be inaugurated.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, current chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), leads high-powered delegation to Conakry early this morning to confer with the leaders of the new military administration in Guinea, The visit came a day after the sub-regional bloc slapped sanctions on the leaders of the coup that detained the Guinean President Alpha Conde.
Edward Kareweh, General Secretary of the General Agricultural Workers Union, GAWU, has stated that the successes of the government’s flagship Planting for Foods and Jobs, PFJ, programme; have been overly exaggerated. According to him, there is the need for an audit of the programme and also for all stakeholders to find a more durable way out of a looming food shortage facing the country.
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch says his outfit has petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate the source of question leakages in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, Kofi Asare said the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is being “bit charitable with the actual situation on the ground because its image is at stake.”
The government has deployed security personnel to the country's borders to enforce the ban on food exportation amid a possible food shortage. Deputy Agric Minister, Yaw Frimpong Addo, has revealed that National Security operatives have been stationed at the country’s borders to prevent the movement of essential food items from leaving Ghana.
Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has told his colleague lawyers their annual tax returns must be commensurate with their earnings. Speaking at the 2021 Bar Conference in Bolgatanga, Mr Dame said the vigilance of lawyers through the years, which has ensured the protection of human rights and the welfare of society, is similarly required to guarantee the economic development of the country.
General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, says former President John Mahama’s recent comments on the 2024 elections are unfortunate. He believes the former President has a premeditated plan in his desperation to return to power.
Director of Business Support and Policy at the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the Office of the President, says many companies in Ghana are struggling to fill the job vacancies available. Speaking at the Youth Employment Agency’s Job Fair at the Accra Conference Center on Thursday, Franklin Owusu Karikari said the companies have a tough time finding the right people to fill available vacancies.
President of the Republic and Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will Wednesday, August 08, 2021, chair a virtual emergency meeting of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to take action on recent political developments in the West African state of Guinea. President Akufo-Addo says the seizing of power by the Guinean military on Sunday 5th of September 2021, is a violation of the common charter of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the National Democratic Congress will be very vigilant at the polling stations during the 2024 elections. Speaking on a Techiman-based radio station, Akina FM, he stated that the 2020 elections taught the NDC that elections can only be won at the polling stations, thus they will not let their guards down.
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church has some strong words for persons who are criticizing the government’s bid to improve upon healthcare infrastructure in the country.
Deputy Finance Minister has dismissed claims by the Minority in Parliament that it is illegal for the government to set up the Development Bank of Ghana without an Act of Parliament. According to Dr John Kumah, there are many ways to set up a bank for the country, and the government has chosen to use existing structures and laws to set up the bank.
Suspension of PNC’s General Secretary illegal – GAR Chairman on chaos at press conference. The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bala Maikankan, has said that the purported suspension of the General Secretary, Janet Asana Nabla on August 28 by the National Chairman and some leaders of the party, is illegal.
Post-election research conducted by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has revealed that the majority of Ghanaians are not confident in the ability of the Akufo-Addo government to protect financial resources and curb corruption over the next four years.
The Committee set up by President Nana Akufo-Addo to look into the possibility of Ghana producing her own COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines has set up an ambitious target of a locally manufactured vaccine within two years.
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stop their rantings in the media space and come back to the table at IPAC if they want their proposals to be taken seriously. General secretary of the party, John Boadu, noted that the NDC after suffering a bad defeat in 2020, has cooked reforms just to make the organisation of the 2020 polls not credible.
Two legislators – Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, North Tongu MP and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah of Ellembelle, have petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) asking that it investigates the deaths that occurred during the 2020 polls.
Former President John Mahama has expressed his disappointment with the Electoral Commission (EC)’s refusal to receive the post-2020 electoral reform proposals submitted by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking in an interview on URA Radio in Bolgatanga, he said the Commission, in refusing to receive the proposals, asked the NDC to rather send the proposals to the IPAC.
The Minority in Parliament wants the Acting Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah-Asiedu, to cause an audit of some GHȻ600m the Akufo-Addo-led government has purportedly expended on the Agenda 111 project. Failure to do so, the minority threatens, will see the commencement of a process to recall Parliament from recess, to have a parliamentary committee investigate “the missing GHȻ600 million from the consolidated fund”.
Top Story: Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has described the government’s ambitious agenda 111 hospital projects as an afterthought.
Top story: President Akufo-Addo has envisioned that Agenda 111 will play a critical role in making Ghana the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030. Breaking grounds for the construction of the hospitals at Trede, in the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, the President noted that the project is expected to also increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $2 billion and create direct and indirect jobs in the sector.
Top Story: An Accra Labour Court 1 has slapped the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) with GHC3,000.00 fine over what the court describes as a waste of its time.
Top Story: The Minority in Parliament is raising red flags about the alleged payment of GHS109 million by the government for the procurement of Johnson and Johnson vaccines.
Top Story: Deputy Majority Leader is fighting off claims that the Health Minister lied to the parliamentary committee that probed the botched Covid-19 vaccine procurement.
Top Story: A 2020 report of the Auditor-General has unravelled how prepaid meters and conductors procured by the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG, have been left unused for five years.
Top Story: The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has been granted a two-week leave to enable him to attend to some personal issues.
Top Story: The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has written to Sheikh Al Maktoum with whom he signed a deal to procure Sputnik V vaccines, to refund the money for the non-supplied doses.
Top Story: The Parliamentary Committee probing the controversial Sputnik V vaccines procurement contract has recommended that the Finance Ministry retrieves GH¢16,331,640 paid toSheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.
Top Story: The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddurisu, has described charges against one of the MPs on his side of the aisle, Collins Dauda, and other former government appointees over the Saglemi Housing project as frivolous.
Top Story: The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has given the government up to September 30, 2021, to settle outstanding arrears to its members or face a strike.
Top Story: Former Assin North Member of Parliament, Joe Gyaakye Quayson, is urging his constituents and supporters not to despair in the face of what he calls the “travesty of justice” in the judgment asking him not to hold himself out as the MP.
Top Story: The Ghana Health Service has refuted claims made by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat that a Covid-19 test conducted at the Kotoka International Airport on the Secretary General, Wamkele Mene produced a false positive.
Top Story: The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has reiterated government’s desire to create employment for the Ghanaian youth.
Top Story: Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has described as a travesty of justice, the ruling from the Cape Coast High Court annulling the outcome of the 2020 Parliamentary Elections in the Assin North constituency.
Top Story: The Minority in Parliament has called on the government, to seek immediate debt relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Top Story: The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram is insistent that the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana does not consider same-sex relationships as a fundamental human right.
Parliament's Appointment Committee has in the last hour unanimously recommended the approval of Kissi Agyabeng as Ghana's next special prosecutor as it his vetting earlier today
Top Story: Information available to Joy News indicates that COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare will take over as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from August 1.
Top Story: The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has revealed 10 persons have succumbed to the deadly covid-19 in the metropolis.
Top Story: Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin says efforts are ongoing to settle Kennedy Agyapong’s alleged contempt case outside the long processes at the Privileges Committee. According to him, steps have been taken by the leadership of the Majority in Parliament to extensively engage Kennedy Agyapong after the alleged threats he issued against Luv FM’s Erastus Asare Donkor.
Top Story: The Health Minister says government’s contract with middle-man Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum to supply the country with Sputnik V vaccines has been terminated.
Top story: Speaker Alban Bagbin has referred the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to the Privileges Committee of Parliament for instigating attacks against JoyNews reporter, Erastus Asare Donkor. The directive issued by the Speaker on Wednesday, will enable the House to decide if the actions of Mr Agyapong breach the orders of Parliament and if so, recommend appropriate sanctions.
Top story: The Multimedia Group has filed a formal complaint against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong for threatening the life of one of its journalists, Erastus Asare Donkor. In the letter, dated July 13, 2021, addressed to the Deputy Regional Commander, Ashanti Region, the media group demanded security protection for Erastus Asare Donkor.
Top Story: Chief Justice Kwesi Anin-Yeboah has dismissed allegations levelled against him, to the effect, that he demanded a $5million bribe to influence a case pending before the Supreme Court.
Top Story: Former Chief Executive Officer of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Charles Wereko Brobbey has petitioned parliament, seeking to enquire about the basis on which it approved emolument to be paid to spouses of the president and vice president.
Top story: Conveners of the Economic Fighters League and #FixTheCountry have served notice they will go ahead with plans to petition international bodies such as the United Nations Human Rights Council and the AU Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights for justice for murdered colleague Ibrahim Anyass Mohammed, popularly known on Facebook as Macho Kaaka.
Top story: The Deputy Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP David Agyemang Adjem, has admitted to failings on the part of the police in the handling of the tensions in Ejura on June 29, 2021, leading to two deaths and injuries to four persons. Although the security personnel have claimed that they received intel about possible disturbances a day before the protest in the community, he said there were lapses in their operations on the day.
Top Story: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has presented a petition at the Jubilee House as hundreds of supporters joined in a protest on Tuesday.
Top story: Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) are battling an inferno at Makola market, which is destroying a three-storey building and valuables running into millions of Ghana cedis. So far, the affected building is opposite the Makola Mall in the central business district. The inferno is reported to have started around 9 am on Monday on the last floor of the three-storey building.
Top Story: Vladimir Antwi Danso, Appeal’s Court judge, part of 3 – member committee to investigate Ejura killings and disturbances.
Top Story: The Minority in Parliament has rejected a directive by President Akufo-Addo to the Minister for the Interior, to inquire into circumstances that led to the death of two persons in Ejura on Tuesday.
FixTheCountry campaigners pitch camp at the Accra regional police headquarters after 12 of the colleagues were arrested by armed police men at the law court complex.
Top Story: Independence NDC minority investigations with ration officials reveal that ration government never objected the directs to supply of covid 19 vaccines in Ghana contrary to claims by government in sputnik v vaccines scandal
NDC minority accuses government of causing financial lost to the state for alleged negligence that left 170 million dollar judgement debt for the tax payer in a power deal.
Parliament will holds approval of three deputy minister nominees following concerns by the minority
Top Story: The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, has said the time is ripe for the nation to acquire a new and befitting presidential jet.
Top Story: A policeman and an eyewitness have been shot dead with another injured in a daylight bullion van robbery around Korle-bu, Monday.
Top story: Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee has dismissed claims by a Norwegian newspaper that the country is procuring Sputnik V vaccines from Russia at almost 100 per cent the original price. This comes amid calls by the Minority for a bipartisan parliamentary probe into reports. The newspaper, VG is reporting that Ghana is buying Sputnik vaccines that cost $10 per dose at $19 per dose.
Top Story: WHO warns about engaging middle men who may inflict prices or import fake covid-19 vaccines
Top Story: The national security minister finally pledges to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms as he adores Ghana first national security policy
Top Story: NDC warns of yet another possible resolution insisting the triggers of June 4 uprising is still rapt under the Akufo-Addo administration
Top Story: The Governing Board of Achimota School has revealed its decision to appeal the Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court’s order to admit two Rastafarian students.
Top Story: The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court has ordered Achimota School to admit the two Rastafarian students who were denied admission.
Top story: Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists has revealed that his colleagues across the country, have not called off the strike action despite the court order secured by the National Labour commissions.
Top story: President Akufo-Addo has asked persons who disagree with the current government’s approach to fight illegal mining to seek redress at the law courts. He said ridding the country’s water bodies and forest of Changfang machines and excavators to promote environmental sustainability for Ghana’s present and future generations was lawful.
Top Story: Outrage among serving and formal Mps an accusations by former special prosecutor Martin Amidu that they agreed to approve president Akufo-Addo nominees in exchange for non prosecutions for taking double salaries
Top Story: CDD takes on National Security Ministry for tempting to minimize misconduct of it operatives in a Caleb Kudah assault saga and demand for far reaching reforms to making the national security fit for purpose
Top: A health crisis threaten to explode stand of between medical laboratory technicians and medical doctors at Komfo-Anokye teaching hospital intensifying ,leaving patients stranded
Topic Story: Electoral commission's proposal to close polls by 3pm will disenfranchise voters- NdC
Top story: Government has sent a strong signal to companies exploiting their legal mining licences. The Defence Ministry said it has uncovered a number of companies engaging in illegal activities that destroy water bodies despite obtaining clearance from the relevant authorities.
Top story: National Security Coordinator Major General Francis Adu Amanfo (retd) says DCOP Opare Addo’s presence at the Ashanti Regional office of the National Security Ministry is illegitimate. He explained that it is because his contract has expired.
NPP women's organizer petition Lands and resources Minister over distraction of mining excavators by presidential anti-galamsey taskforce
Land and Resource Minister declares destruction of excavators used for allegedly mining will not stop
National Association of small scale miners angry with government over burning of its members's excavators
More excavators set ablaze as ministerial monitoring team crash finance of directives to suspend all mining activities in forest reserves
National Security arrest 13 member geng involved in printing and distribution of fake currency notes
Opposition Ndc reject electoral-commission verdict of a near perfect pass mark awarded itself for the conduct of the 2020 polls,the part has been listing the short-comings of the commission insisting it must listen and stop praising itself
Lands and natual resources minister issues a seven day notice to all person and companies prospecting for gold both legal or illegally in the forest reserve to stop and remove their equipment.
President Akufo-Addo reduces his number of ministers by 40 while increasing the percentages of appointees from parliament.
View from within Ndc and how talk of who leads the party into the 2024 election on internal platform has left some leading figures angered.
Interview with Kweku asante on the real objectives of the organizers of the the particular controversial forum and set to launch a nationwide campaign to current leaders accountable by NDC democratic platform initiative
Election 2020: The Electoral Commission declares Nana Akufo-Addo as President Elect for the 2020 Ghana Elections.
Analyzing Parliamentary Results from the Various Polling stations . John Dumelo ask for recount of ballot.