An Accra High Court has dismissed a no-case submission filed by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The court subsequently ordered the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman to open his defence in an alleged illegal mining case. Justice Audrey Kokuvie Tay ruled on Monday that the prosecution had successfully established a […]
Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, says he could consider contesting a parliamentary seat in Ablekuma if residents call on him to serve, but insists he would only run as an independent candidate. Speaking during an interview on the Ekosiisen programme on Asempa FM on Wednesday, March 11, Shatta Wale said he would not force […]
Parliament has referred a special audit report on GH¢68.7 billion in government arrears and payables to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for investigation after the exercise uncovered suspected irregularities, falsified records and questionable payment claims. The report, presented to Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, was submitted by the Ministry of Finance through the Deputy Finance […]
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says close to ¢50 million belonging to Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has been frozen as part of ongoing investigations into suspected financial crimes. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP revealed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has […]
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has formally retracted and apologised to the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, over claims that the 2025/2026 recruitment exercises into the security services were fraught with a scam. He said he regretted any impression that his earlier comments had injured the reputation of the Minister. “I want to state […]
The candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Baba Jamal, has been declared the winner of the just-ended Ayawaso East by-election. This was announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) on Tuesday evening. Supporters of Baba Jamal erupted in jubilant celebrations across the constituency following the official declaration. The by-election, held to fill the vacancy left […]
Residents of Ayawaso East will return to the ballot box today, Tuesday, March 3, as more than 40,000 registered voters participate in a by-election to choose a new representative in Parliament. The poll became necessary after the death of the sitting MP, Mahama Naser Toure, in January 2026, leaving the constituency without parliamentary representation. Political […]
During the State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, President John Mahama claimed that data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows that one million people found employment between the first and third quarters of 2025. He stated: “According to the Ghana Statistical Service, over one million Ghanaians found employment between Quarter 1 […]
President John Dramani Mahama will today present the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament detailing progress of work on major initiatives, as well as intentions in all sectors of the economy. The address, which is in fulfilment of the President’s constitutional mandate under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, sets the tone for […]
The outgoing Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan, has officially handed over authority to the new Acting Commissioner, Aaron Kanor. The handover ceremony took place at the forecourt of the Customs Headquarters in Accra, marked by a display of military precision, including a rifle display, […]
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament today, Friday, February 27. The address will provide a detailed overview of Ghana’s current situation, highlighting progress made across key sectors and outlining the government’s priorities and policy directions for the year ahead. Critical areas expected to […]
The Minority Caucus has described the surveillance and warrant provisions in the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, as “deeply troubling”, warning that they risk undermining privacy rights and civil liberties. Addressing Parliament during debate on the Committee’s report, the Minority cautioned that applications to intercept communications under the Bill could be made not only […]
