Court dismisses Gifty Oware-Mensah’s application for Supreme Court referral
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh A High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, has dismissed an application filed by a former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, seeking to halt her trial and refer constitutional issues to the Supreme Court. According to the presiding judge, Ms Oware-Mensah’s request was […]
GRA says new VAT regime will not raise spare parts prices
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says the newly introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) regime will not lead to higher prices or unfair competition in the spare parts market. It comes after the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association warned of a possible one-week strike if the government fails to urgently review the VAT system under […]
Ghana eyes drones and AI as tools for economic growth and export competitiveness
By Sarah Baafi The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, says government is prioritizing drone and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as critical tools for accelerating Ghana’s industrial transformation, job creation, and export competitiveness. Speaking at the Drone Ignite Africa Summit 2026 held in Accra on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Hon. Ahi noted […]
OSP releases Baba Jamal on bail after charging him over alleged vote-buying
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has been released on self-recognisance bail after being charged by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Mr Ahmed faces charges of corruption, assault, and obstruction of OSP officers following investigations into an alleged vote-buying incident linked to […]
Speaker directs scheduling of Anti-Gay Bill and Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule two Private Members’ Bills for presentation and consideration by the House. The directive was issued during proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in accordance with Order 187(2) of the Standing Orders, which requires the Speaker to inform the House […]
Violence and corruption in chieftaincy threaten national peace — President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that corruption, lawlessness, and violence within the chieftaincy institution pose a serious threat to national peace and development. Addressing members of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs during a courtesy call, the President said disputes over succession, land, and traditional authority are increasingly being driven by bribery and […]
UER: Students pledge peace and academic excellence after statue unveiling
By Peter Agengre Students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute have vowed to maintain peace and discipline on campus following recent incidents of unrest that disrupted academic activities. The commitment was made during the unveiling of a symbolic statue within the school, which authorities say represents a new dawn of discipline, unity, and academic excellence for the […]
Allegations are not justice: Why the recall of Baba Jamal sets a dangerous precedent
By. Baffour Asare Yamoah The decision by the President, John Dramani Mahama, to recall Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, over unproven vote-buying allegations arising from the Ayawaso East NDC parliamentary primary raises profound concerns about due process, proportionality, and the politicization of executive power. Let us be clear from the outset: […]
NPP picks Baba Ali Yussif for Ayawaso East by-election
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally acclaimed Baba Ali Yussif as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency, scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The decision to select Baba Ali Yussif, according to the party’s General Secretary, Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, follows extensive consultations by the […]
Ghanaian political parties face internal upheaval as OSP probes alleged vote buying, assault in primaries
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent What we covered here: The recent collision between entrenched political traditions and modern anti-corruption mandates has moved from a series of isolated electoral incidents to a systemic test of the rule of law in Ghana. By scrutinizing the internal mechanisms of both major parties—the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […]
Madina MP calls for dualisation of Pantang–Abokobi road as rehabilitation begins
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, has renewed calls for the Pantang–Abokobi road to be dualised, following the commencement of rehabilitation works on the strategic corridor. The 8.6-kilometre road project, which includes internal roads within the Pantang Hospital, stretches from the Pantang Junction traffic lights to the […]
Government unveils major transport and logistics transformation agenda
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government has announced a major transformation agenda for Ghana’s transport and logistics sector as part of efforts to strengthen supply chains and drive sustainable economic growth. Key initiatives under the programme include the Big Push infrastructure agenda and ongoing expansion works at the country’s ports to support trade and regional […]
NARCOC destroys more than GH¢2.5 million worth of illicit drugs in Tamale
By Murtala Issah More than 2.5 million Ghana cedis’ worth of illicit drugs have been destroyed by the Narcotics Control Commission (NARCOC) in Tamale, following a series of successful operations against drug trafficking and distribution networks operating in the Northern Region. The drugs, which were seized from distributors over a period of time, were destroyed […]
Lands Minister in South Africa to lead Ghana’s delegation at Mining Indaba
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in South Africa to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 2026 Mining Indaba Conference. In a statement issued by the Media Relations Officer at the Lands Ministry, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Minister touched […]
