President John Mahama says Ghana’s economy is beginning to show signs of recovery, thanks to decisive policy reforms and fiscal discipline initiated by his administration. Speaking during his Thank You Tour in the Upper West Region, President Mahama highlighted a stabilising cedi and a gradual drop in the cost of living as early indicators of […]
A five-member committee established by President John Mahama is set to commence hearings today, Thursday, 15th May, to probe three petitions filed against the Chief Justice. The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was constituted in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution. Its establishment followed a determination of a prima […]
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received a formal petition asking that Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board should be investigated for corruption. The petition, filed by a citizen identified as Eric Dumenu Akatsi, invokes Article 218(e) of the 1992 Constitution and accuses Mr. Gyamfi […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to uphold the principles of the recently launched Code of Conduct for government appointees by taking a decisive action against the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi. This follows Gyamfi’s act of gifting dollars to Nana Agradaa. The NPP […]
Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has disclosed that his client, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has been rearrested on a new charge shortly after being granted bail in the GHS49 million cybersecurity procurement scandal. Speaking to the press after an Accra High Court hearing, Atta Akyea revealed that the fresh […]
Government should be able to reduce its debt of $2.5 billion owed to independent power producers and gas suppliers by the end of the year, President John Mahama said on Tuesday. Last year, government reached an agreement with independent power producers to restructure legacy debt of around $1 billion as part of efforts to deal […]
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in panic mode because their last line of legal protection is crumbling. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, May 13, he accused the NPP of fearing the wheels of justice now that Chief Justice Gertrude […]
Former Kumbungu MP Ras Mubarak has criticised GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi for gifting dollars to evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Agradaa, warning that such actions could destabilise the local currency and undermine economic confidence. In a Facebook post, Mubarak argued that Gyamfi’s gesture—captured in a viral video—sends a negative signal about the cedi’s strength, […]
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, following a viral video in which Sammy Gyamfi is seen handing out money in public. Mr Gyamfi gave out an undisclosed amount of foreign currency—reportedly in US dollars—to evangelist and former fetish priestess, Patricia Oduro Koranteng, popularly known as […]
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised President John Mahama’s 120-day social contract, calling it a failed promise marked by persistent power cuts and worsening economic hardship for ordinary Ghanaians. This comes after President Mahama delivered a national address highlighting what he described as fulfilled commitments under his social contract, a document of 25 […]
The Ghanaian cedi has recorded its strongest first 120-day performance against the US dollar under the current administration of President John Dramani Mahama, ranking top among all presidential transitions since the cedi was redenominated in 2007. A comparative analysis by JoyNews Research reveals that from January 7 to May 7, 2025, the cedi appreciated by 9.25%, moving […]
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a stringent Code of Conduct (2025) for ministers and political appointees, outlining strict ethical standards to combat corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power. The 66-page document, obtained by Myjoyonline, stresses transparency, accountability, and professionalism in governance. Here are 10 critical takeaways: 1. Zero Tolerance for Corruption & […]
