Prof Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured Ghanaians that her husband has no intention of obstructing or delaying investigations into allegations of corruption levelled against him. Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Monday, 16th June 2025, Prof Ofori-Atta stated that her husband is prepared to engage fully […]
Category: Politics
Government to release DRIP machines for farm road projects – Agric Minister
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans to deploy heavy-duty equipment acquired under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) to commence the construction of farm access roads across the country. According to the Minister, every district will be supplied with fuel to ensure that the DRIP machinery is put to its […]
Go to court and stop prosecuting your cases in the media – Haruna Mohammed to AG
Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has criticised the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, for what he described as a tendency to “prosecute cases in the media” rather than through due judicial process. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, 16 June, Mr Mohammed expressed concern over the public disclosures made by […]
Gifty Oware-Mensah used NSS allowance as collateral for GH₵30m loan from ADB – Ayine claims
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has revealed a sophisticated fraud scheme allegedly led by Gifty Oware-Mensah, involving the misuse of National Service Scheme (NSS) allowances to secure a loan. Speaking at a press conference in Accra today, Friday, June 13, on the government’s anti-corruption initiative, Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL), […]
President Mahama directs NCA to restore licences of 64 radio stations
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation to work with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to reinstate the broadcast licences of 64 radio stations shut down over regulatory infractions. A statement from the Presidency, issued on Thursday, June 12, 2025, said that although the actions taken by the […]
Ken Agyapong’s argument against Bawumia not tenable – Nana Akomea
A former National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, has reacted to recent comments by Kennedy Ohene Agyapong in Mampong in the Ashanti Region and described the assertions as not true. Mr Agyapong, a former Assin Central Member of Parliament and a presidential aspirant as part of his preparatory works towards […]
NAPO is under investigation for mathematical sets procurement, other issues – Dep AG Srem Sai reveals
The Deputy Attorney General has confirmed that former Energy and Education Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, widely known as NAPO, is under investigation by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). But Dr Justice Srem Sai insists this does not mean the former minister is guilty of any crime. “He said he’s been going to NIB for […]
GIFEC boss Tanko-Computer defends PhD, denies certificate from Kingsnow University is fake [VIDEO]
Sofo Rashid Tanko-Computer, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), has denied suggestions that this PhD from Kingsnow University is fake. He described those questioning his credentials as “foolish” and undeserving of his time. He was responding o comments made on social media that challenged the legitimacy of his academic qualifications […]
NPP elders plan courtesy visit to Mahama to seek pardon for Wontumi – Ayew Afriyie hints
Senior figures within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are reportedly preparing to pay a formal visit to President John Dramani Mahama to offer an apology on behalf of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The disclosure was made by the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Nana […]
Supreme Court overturns contempt conviction of Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi
The Supreme Court has overturned the contempt conviction of Ernest Yaw Kumi, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern region. The conviction was previously handed down by the Koforidua High Court. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, June 11, the apex court also nullified the execution of a bench warrant […]
Survey suggests Opoku-Agyemang, Bawumia could face off in 2028 election
A new survey suggests that voters favour a presidential contest between Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 elections. The survey, jointly conducted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), a German political foundation, examined voting behaviour in the 2024 elections […]
This is the right time to impose Gh¢1.00 fuel levy – John Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has defended the newly approved GH¢1.00 petroleum levy, stating that this is the right time to impose it, as it is a prudent fiscal intervention necessary to stabilise the country’s energy sector. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s SMS on Wednesday, June 4, Mr Jinapor explained that […]