Presidency cuts political appointees by 124, but compensation bill jumps 148% and staff classifications raise questions

President Mahama had 124 fewer political appointees at the Jubilee House in 2025 than the last publicly available figures from the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023. Yet the Office of the President’s compensation bill is projected to more than double, rising from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026 and raising questions about whether […]

Wontumi seeks plea deal in GH¢30m Exim Bank fraud trial — AG notifies High Court

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally requested a plea negotiation with the Attorney-General in his ongoing criminal trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank). The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, filed a Notification of […]

Mahama orders NADMO to map restricted lands to curb flooding risks in Accra

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and a national task force to conduct a comprehensive assessment of restricted and protected lands across Accra as part of renewed efforts to address the city’s recurring flooding challenges. He explained that the teams have been mandated to move across the capital, identify […]

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Don’t turn this into a political football – Sheikh Shaibu warns NDC and NPP

Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, has cautioned political actors against turning the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill into a partisan contest between the governing NDC and the opposition NPP. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, the Islamic scholar said he was disappointed by the renewed political disagreements surrounding the legislation, insisting […]

SIGA commends TOR for historic financial turnaround and submission of six years of audited accounts

The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) commends the Board, Management, and Staff of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) for the successful completion and submission of outstanding Audited Financial Statements for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. This achievement marks a major milestone in the TOR’s governance, compliance, and accountability journey, especially considering that […]

‘Refund our money or proceed to Nsawam’ – Mahama warns audit offenders

President John Mahama has issued a strong warning to public officials implicated in financial irregularities captured in the Auditor-General’s reports. He stated that those found responsible will either be made to refund the misappropriated funds or face imprisonment. Speaking at a diaspora town hall meeting in the United Kingdom on Sunday, May 31, the President […]

Buffer Stock trial stalls as judge rejects unsigned witness statements

The prosecution in the Buffer Stock case suffered another setback on Wednesday after the High Court halted proceedings over unsigned witness statements filed by the state. The case involves the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited. At the hearing before Justice Francis Achibonga, Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai informed […]