GH¢68.7bn gov’t arrears bombshell: Parliament orders probe over suspected fraud

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 […]

GH¢50m frozen in Wontumi’s accounts – Gov’t spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu reveals

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 […]

‘Heavily hurt’ Muntaka accepts Afenyo-Markin’s apology after fraud claims withdrawn

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 […]

NDC’s Baba Jamal wins Ayawaso East by-election

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 […]

Ayawaso East voters to elect a new MP today

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 […]

Fact Check: Mahama’s claim that over one million people found employment from 2025 Q1 to Q3 is false

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 […]

Kanor assumes command of GRA Customs Division, pledges integrity and innovation

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, […]

Surveillance provisions in Security Bill ‘deeply troubling’ – Minority

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 […]

Gov’t pays GH¢10bn in DDEP interest, signals strong fiscal healt

Government has paid GH¢10 billion in interest under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a major milestone in the country’s fiscal consolidation efforts. The payment, announced on Wednesday, is the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and the second made entirely in cash, with no Payment-In-Kind component. The full cash settlement covers cedi-denominated DDEP […]

Mahama rejects removal petitions after CJ finds no prima facie case against EC, OSP leadership

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed multiple petitions calling for the removal of the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following a determination by the Chief Justice that no prima facie case existed for further action. This was confirmed by the Minister of Government Communications in a statement issued on […]