President John Dramani Mahama has expressed shock at the speed with which his government has been able to turn around the economy, describing the rapid recovery as only by the grace of God. “In my own imagination, I thought it would take about two years to see an economic turnaround. Today, IMF officials themselves are […]
The Adenta Circuit Court has remanded a laundry attendant into police custody for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic. The accused, Ahmed Hassan Abdul Razzaq, 30, is said to have posted a video on his TikTok account, @breakingnewsghana, claiming that two military officers were plotting to assassinate President John Dramani Mahama. […]
The race to succeed the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has officially ignited as six high-profile candidates, including the late MP’s widow, Hajia Amina Adam, picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary. The seat became vacant following the sudden demise of Mr. Naser Toure in […]
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a United States court on Tuesday, January 20, following actions taken by U.S. immigration authorities over his legal status in the country. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly determined that Mr Ofori-Atta no longer has lawful status to remain in the United States. […]
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed that Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, overstayed his visitor visa and is considered an “illegal alien” under US immigration law. ICE clarified that Ofori-Atta entered the United States on May 28, 2025, on a visitor visa that expired on November 27, 2025. […]
The family of the late Sawla-Tuna-Kalba MP in the Savannah Region, Joseph Trumah Bayel, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in a dispute they say is preventing his burial. According to the family, the Chief of Tuna, Tunawura Daniel Mahama Amantana, is demanding payment of GH¢944,955 for allegedly incurred costs in […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun formal processes to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made in a television interview describing the party as “fake” and questioning its internal democratic credentials. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP […]
Following the completion of the seven-day post-burial Muslim prayers for the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament (MP), Naser Toure Mahama, the constituents, especially within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) have started public discussions on finding a successor, with some proposing Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed as a suitable replacement. Others have put up Dr […]
President John Dramani Mahama has directed for a comprehensive review of the contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Technology Limited. After consultations with the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, and the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the President also directed that, where necessary, the contract should be […]
President John Mahama on Sunday departed Accra en route to the United Kingdom, where he will hold meetings with Coordinators of the Accra Reset initiative. A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, said the President would also continue to Davos, Switzerland, to participate in a session of the World […]
Frank Davies, legal counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has confirmed that his client has applied for an extension of his stay in the United States, citing ongoing medical treatment and recovery. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, January 8, Mr Davies said Mr Ofori-Atta travelled to the U.S. for a medical procedure which […]
Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has described former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the most formidable flagbearer candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), citing his strong performance in the 2024 general election. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah drew parallels between Dr. Bawumia’s political journey and that of […]
