Minority accuses EOCO of ‘capricious’ conduct over Wontumi detention
Minority in Parliament has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of acting capriciously in its continued detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The opposition lawmakers staged a walkout in Parliament on Thursday, saying they would not return until EOCO reviews what they […]
Minority MPs vow to sleep at EOCO over Wontumi’s continued detention
Minority Members of Parliament say they will spend the night at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in protest over the continued detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Wontumi was picked up by EOCO on Tuesday, May 27, after reporting […]
Martin Kpebu backs use of Article 146 in Chief Justice Torkornoo Case
By Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says that although there are problems with Article 146 of Ghana’s Constitution, it should still be used in the case of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Speaking on Channel One TV’s ‘The Point of View’ on Wednesday, May 28, Mr Kpebu admitted that Article […]
Agric Minister backs ‘Feed Ghana’ plan to tackle food security and boost jobs
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revamping the country’s agricultural sector through the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP)—a bold initiative aimed at achieving national food security and sustainable agricultural growth. He made these remarks at the National Validation Workshop held in Accra on May […]
Black Queens arrive in Abidjan ahead of double-header against Côte d’Ivoire
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire to intensify preparations for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team’s arrival marks a crucial step in their buildup to the continental tournament, which was delayed but is now scheduled to take place in July […]
‘Goals4Girls’ project empowers students in Volta Region through football
By Tilda Acorlor The Girls for Goals initiative, a pioneering project promoting gender equality through sports, education, and healthy living, has successfully concluded at Adaklu Senior High School in the Volta Region. The event, which was attended by students and community stakeholders, featured a student forum as well as community engagement sessions. Key speakers included […]
CEO of Hasaacas Ladies urges government to invest in women’s sports
By Ntiamoah Gyebuaah Josephine The CEO of Hasaacas Ladies, Nsiah Asare, is calling on the government to invest more in women’s sports leagues, citing the raw talent that Ghanaian women have been blessed with. In an interview with Gloria Peprah on Studio 5 (GTV Sports Plus), she highlighted the significant disparities between the Ghana Women’s […]
Ghana’s economic recovery on track but investor trust key – Bank of Ghana
By Ashiadey Dotse Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, says Ghana’s economic recovery is still on the right track, but the bigger challenge ahead is keeping the trust of investors and the public. Speaking at a Private Investor Roundtable during the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings in Abidjan on Wednesday, Dr. Asiama […]
Speaker refers Mahama’s 7 Supreme Court nominees to Appointments Committee
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has referred President John Dramani Mahama’s seven nominees to the Supreme Court to the Appointments Committee of Parliament. The Committee is expected to vet the nominees and present its report to the House for approval or otherwise. The seven nominees are: Justice […]
Attorney General opposes Justice Torkornoo’s move to suspend removal committee
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Attorney General’s Department and the Ministry of Justice has strongly opposed an attempt by the suspended Chief Justice (CJ), Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, to halt the committee probing multiple petitions seeking her removal from office. The Attorney General’s Office also opposed the suspended CJ’s request to disqualify […]
Cement manufacturers defy government order to declare ex-factory prices
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Cement manufacturers across the country have defied an order given by the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee (CMDC) to declare their ex-factory prices. The CMDC’s directives, contained in a letter dated May 21, 2025, ordered all cement manufacturers to submit their ex-factory prices for 50kg bags of cement (grades 32.5R (BL) and 42.5R […]
Private sector key to Ghana’s energy future – Deputy Minister
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has emphasized that active private sector involvement is essential to unlocking Ghana’s energy potential and achieving the country’s goal of universal electricity access by 2030. Speaking on behalf of Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson at the Mission 300 Ghana Compact Review Workshop, Mr Nyarko Ampem underscored the […]
Surf Ghana empowers skaters in Volta Region
By Tilda Acorlor Wheels Ghana, the first and only organised skate club in Ho, recently received a significant boost when Surf Ghana, in partnership with Element Skateboards, brought its nationwide “Race to Skate” initiative to the Volta Region. The visit aimed to collaborate with local skaters to develop and strengthen the sport in the area. […]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang resumes official duties
Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has resumed official duties following her return to the Presidency. She attended a general meeting of political appointees on Monday, where she was welcomed by the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, on behalf of the presidential team. Mr Debrah expressed the team’s happiness at her return, saying they […]
