Armed operatives storm former BoG Governor’s home at dawn, demand ‘vaults’ and seize vehicles

A group of heavily armed men, suspected to be operatives from the National Security Secretariat, reportedly stormed the private residence of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.…

Government reclaims seven out of nine forest reserves from illegal miners

Seven out of the nine forest reserves that were completely overrun by illegal miners have been successfully reclaimed, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced.…

Mahama gov’t must be critical of School Feeding – Adwoa Safo laments rot during her tenure as Gender Minister

Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has called on the John Mahama-led NDC government to critically scrutinize the School Feeding Programme. She cited deep-rooted corruption…

I was thrown to the backbench like a first-time MP after my removal – Adwoa Safo

Former Deputy Majority Leader, Adwoa Safo, has expressed disappointment over how she was treated after being removed from her leadership position in Parliament. She revealed that she was moved to…

Major shake-up in Police Service: IGP overhauls management board

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has reshuffled some Regional Commanders and members of the Police Board. The latest reshuffle, coming less than a week since the…

Some NPP members ochestrated my primaries defeat despite my apology – Adwoa Safo

The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has spoken out about her recent loss in the parliamentary primaries, claiming that her defeat was a result of…

‘I don’t regret abstaining from E-Levy vote’ – Adwoa Safo

Former Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has broken her silence on what she says was her decision to abstain from voting on the Electronic Transfer…

School Feeding: Akufo-Addo ordered audit but distanced himself after backlash over rot I uncovered – Adwoa Safo

Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has alleged that former President Akufo-Addo instructed her to audit the School Feeding Programme but later distanced himself after…

We demand more than one amendment to L.I. 2462 if it will be pre-laid – Dr. Ashigbey

The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has insisted that if there is to be a pre-laying process for Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, it must…

‘We’ll calculate IGP Yohuno’s real age at the right time’ – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised questions about the age of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno,…

Treason felony trial: Oliver Barker-Vormawor officially acquitted and discharged

The criminal jurisdiction of the High Court in Accra has officially acquitted and discharged Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist who was standing trial for treason. Mr Baker-Vormawor was charged with…

Galamsey: Minority delays laying of L.I. 2462, demands pre-laying

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.…

‘If elections were in August 2024, Bawumia would have polled about 30%’ – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has acknowledged that NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign lacked the expected enthusiasm, signaling the challenges ahead for the party in last year’s election. In…

‘Maybe if I were around, things would be different’ – Former Majority Leader

The former Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has admitted that he misses being in the legislative house, even though he remains actively engaged with its leadership. In an interview…

Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government’s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support…

The 2025 budget proposal and its implications for Ghana’s mineral revenue management

The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Ghana proposes a significant amendment to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Act, 2018 (Act 978). The amendment seeks to transfer 80%…

Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted if he misses June 2 deadline – OSP warns

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has warned that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on…

Politicians have politicized almost every facet of our public space – Prof Aning

Security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has raised concerns about the deep-seated political interference in Ghana’s security institutions. According to him, this political interference threatens professionalism, discipline, and institutional independence in…

Ato Forson is a very knowledgeable Finance Minister – Stephen Amoah

Dr Stephen Amoah, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Kumasi has acknowledged the expertise of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, despite being on opposing political sides.…

Capping of Road Fund by NPP gov’t led to deterioration of roads – Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has attributed the worsening state of Ghana’s roads to the capping of the Road…