Breaking: President Mahama Removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Following Misconduct Findings

Accra, Ghana — September 1, 2025 In a momentous and historic development, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office, effective immediately.…

Neanderthal Politics: When Sexism Becomes a Campaign Strategy

Source: Charllote Aidoo So this is coming from one of Bawumia’s “top-tier” communicators? If this is their crème de la crème, then God save the rest of the team. If this is…

Ghana’s Import-Heavy Economy Needs Structural Reform — “24-Hour Economy” Is the Answer, Says Haruna Iddrisu

Accra, July 3, 2025 — Ghana’s dependency on imports has reached critical levels, with billions spent annually on essentials such as rice, grains, poultry, and sugar. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu,…

‘We still don’t know why he was taken’ – NPP protests Wontumi’s Rambo-style arrest…

ACCRA- The opposition NPP has slammed what it describes as a “Rambo-style” arrest of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, demanding immediate clarity on the reasons…

$2m Sky Train case: Ex-GIIF CEO granted GHc15m bail

In a significant development in Ghana’s infrastructure sector, Solomon Asamoah, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), has been granted bail amounting to GH₵15 million by…

President Mahama Orders Independent Audit of National Cathedral Project Amid Anti-Corruption Drive

In a decisive move to bolster transparency and accountability, President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned an independent audit of Ghana’s National Cathedral project. The audit, undertaken by global consultancy firm…

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin Reports to Police Over Alleged Altercation During ‘Save the Judiciary’ Protest

In a significant development, Ghana’s Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voluntarily reported to the Ghana Police Service to assist in an ongoing investigation concerning an alleged altercation with a…

Government Backs Protest Rights as NPP Demonstrates Over Chief Justice Suspension

Accra, Ghana — Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting democratic rights, including the freedom of speech and peaceful…

President Mahama’s First 120 Days: Social Contract Only Partially Fulfilled

As President John Dramani Mahama wraps up his first four months in office following his re-election in the 2024 general elections, scrutiny is mounting over the status of his widely-promoted…

CJ suspension demo: Mahama has proven that he’ll preserve democracy – Stan Dogbe assures

Stan Dogbe: Government Committed to Democratic Rights Amid CJ Suspension Protests Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to democratic…

CJ suspension demo: ‘This is not governance; it is tyranny’ – Minority tells gov’t

Post-Election Tensions: Minority Slams Mahama for Suspending Chief Justice Torkornoo The Minority in Parliament has issued a forceful condemnation of President John Mahama’s post-election actions, accusing him of abusing state…

Energy Minister Clarifies: ECG Is Not for Sale, Private Sector Concession Model Chosen

Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has firmly dismissed reports that the government is selling the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), stating instead that Cabinet has adopted a concession model…

Mahama wears clothes of democracy, but governs with the spirit of dictatorship – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of masking autocratic tendencies with democratic appearances. Speaking during a New Patriotic Party (NPP)-led demonstration on Monday, 5…

Ghana is under siege; help us defend it – Afenyo-Markin to Parliament

Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has issued a passionate appeal to fellow legislators, urging them to rise above partisan interests and help safeguard Ghana’s democratic institutions. His comments came…

CJ Suspension demo: Check out Tema West residents’ unique outfit (Photos)

The demonstration on Monday, May 5, 2025, against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was marked not only by a huge turnout but also by a distinctive choice of…

Opposition parties stage mass protest against Chief Justice’s suspension…PHOTOS

Hundreds of supporters from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other minority parties embarked on a large-scale demonstration on Monday morning, protesting the suspension of the Chief Justice by President…

CJ suspension demo: NDC reset is a negative reset – Minority Leader

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly criticized the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo by President John Mahama, describing the move as “a negative reset” that threatens the independence of…

Mahama slaps Asset Declaration defaulters with 3-month salary forfeiture

President John Dramani Mahama has taken disciplinary action against political appointees who failed to meet the mandatory asset declaration deadline of March 31, 2025. According to the President, information from…

‘CJ requested 5 Judges, what’s the fuss about 7?’ – Justice Abdulai questions

Law lecturer and private legal practitioner, Justice Abdulai, has dismissed criticisms surrounding the nomination of seven new Court of Appeal judges to the Supreme Court, describing the concerns as misplaced…

Torkornoo’s suspension follows constitutional process – Osae-Kwapong

Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a research fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, stating…