The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027. The funding will be used to implement the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, a major education initiative aimed at expanding access to […]
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 […]
President John Dramani Mahama’s job approval rating has risen to 71%, up from 67% in March 2026, according to the June 2026 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics released on Sunday, June 15. The polling firm says the figure represents the highest approval recorded for any sitting president in its regular tracking series since 2020. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prominent Upper East Region figure Mr. Gabriel Agambila has expressed strong displeasure over the exclusion of the Upper East Region from a major $500 million feeder roads project funded by a loan secured by the government. According to details of the project, all regions except the Upper East and North East have been allocated portions […]
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has signalled a tougher stance on mining lease renewals, warning that the government may no longer view favourably situations where companies secure lease extensions only to sell the assets shortly afterwards. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg, Dr Forson said recent developments in the mining sector had raised important […]
Counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has accused the Attorney General of prejudicing public opinion against his clients before their case was heard in court. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea argued that comments made by the Attorney General at the start of the case created the impression that the accused persons had already […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ghana will no longer seek financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared. He recounted the severe economic crisis the country suffered in 2022, leading to seeking assistance from the IMF, with the attendant painful sacrifices, all arising from reckless spending, excessive borrowing and poor […]
