Pre-WAFCON friendly: Black Queens rally to secure 4-2 victory over Benin
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens continued their impressive preparations for the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a thrilling 4-2 comeback win against Benin in Benslimane. Despite conceding two goals in the first half, Kim Lars Bjorkegren’s side showed resilience and determination to overturn the deficit and claim victory in […]
Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang Urges Shift from Aid Dependence at Civil Society Forum
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a radical rethinking of development financing across Africa, urging a shift from traditional donor aid to sustainable, citizen-centered models of growth. Speaking at the 3rd Ghana Civil Society Forum (GCSF) held at the GNAT Hall in Accra, the Vice President […]
Ghana’s Cocoa Farmers Battle for Survival Despite Soaring Chocolate Prices
Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Chocolate prices are skyrocketing worldwide, dishing up a sweet punch to consumers from New York to London. Chocolate confectionery prices in the United States continue to surge, with increases above 10% over the last year, a sign of larger inflationary forces at work in food products. In the United […]
Thomas Partey set to depart Arsenal at the end of June as free agent
By Kwame Bediako Thomas Partey will leave Arsenal as a free agent at the end of June, concluding his five-year tenure with the London club. Despite discussions between both parties, an agreement on a new contract could not be reached, leading to his impending departure on June 30. This move is part of Arsenal’s summer […]
There’s no political agenda to remove Chief Justice – Felix Ofosu Kwakye
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has firmly denied claims that there is a political plot to remove the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esabaa Torkornoo, from office. Speaking to the media in response to the Chief Justice’s earlier statement on Wednesday, 25, 2025, Mr. Ofosu Kwakye said there is […]
It’s unjust to paint Adu Lodge as a tool of intimidation – Felix Kwakye to CJ
By Belinda Nketia Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye, in an emergency press briefing at the Presidency, has asserted that, using Adu Lodge for hearings into the Chief Justice’s suspension was based on logistics and not intimidation as posited by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonor. He revealed that the committee formed to investigate the issue at hand […]
July 1 reinstated as public holiday as Parliament passes Holidays Amendment Bill
By Seli Baisie Parliament has passed the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, reshaping Ghana’s list of official holidays. Key changes The bill lets the President move any holiday that falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to the following Friday by Executive Instrument. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak told the House this will […]
Transport Minister Inaugurates GPHA, Maritime and Metro Mass Boards with Firm Warning Against Overreach
Felix Cofie The Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Boards of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), and Metro Mass Transit Limited, with a strong caution to board members against interfering in the day-to-day operations of their respective agencies. At a ceremony held […]
Govt defends venue for suspended Chief Justice hearing, rejects intimidation claims
By: Kwame Bediako Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has responded firmly to suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s allegations that the choice of Adu Lodge as the venue for her hearing was intended to intimidate her. Kwakye Ofosu clarified that Adu Lodge is a secure and appropriate state facility, stating, “The state only offered […]
I’ve been threatened to resign or face harm – Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo
By: Kwame Bediako Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has rejected calls for her to resign amid ongoing proceedings to remove her from office, warning that doing so would legitimise a politically motivated process. In an address following her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo said she had received calls from loved […]
Live: Presidency Responds To Suspended Chief Justice’s Address
The Office of the President has responded to the address made by Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkorno today, June 25 2025. In an address to the media she noted that, “As Chief Justice of a nation, who has been given the onerous duty and obligation to lead administration of justice, I should not turn tail […]
Torkornoo: Judges can’t quit during Article 146 probe
By: Ashiadey Dotse Suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esabaa Torkornoo, says resigning or retiring while proceedings to remove a judge are in progress is not an option, describing such actions as unconstitutional and dangerous for Ghana’s democracy. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Chief Justice said resigning or retiring while […]
“I should not turn tail and run” — Chief Justice Torkornoo says resignation is not an option
By: Belinda Nketia Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has declared that stepping down amid ongoing Article 146 proceedings seeking her removal from office would be both unlawful and dishonourable. In an address to the media on 25th June 2025, she cited that, “As Chief Justice of a nation, who has been given the onerous duty and obligation to […]
Live: Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo Speaks Publicly On Suspension
Ghana’s suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has today, June 25 2025, publicly addressed the nation for the first time since her suspension, outlining three main reasons for speaking out as proceedings to remove her from office unfold. Watch Full Press Briefing Here More Stories Here
