Constitution Review Committee calls for shift from electoral to developmental democracy
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Constitution Review Committee has presented a comprehensive report proposing wide-ranging reforms to reposition Ghana’s democracy to deliver concrete development outcomes for citizens. Titled “Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy,” the Report argues that while Ghana has achieved stable democratic peace and regular political turnover, these gains have […]
Shamima Muslim rallies media to pair freedom with responsibility
By Rebecca Ampah Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has urged Ghana’s media fraternity to match press freedom with professionalism and restraint, warning that misinformation and sensationalism pose real risks to national cohesion. Speaking at a 3rd Ghana Journalists Association dinner night on behalf of the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, she […]
Constitutional Review Committee proposes lowering presidential age from 40 to 30
By Sarah Baafi The Constitution Review Committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has recommended a major change to Ghana’s presidential eligibility rules by proposing that the minimum age for a presidential candidate be reduced from forty years to thirty. The proposal is contained in the Committee’s final report, “Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to […]
Over 21,500 Ghanaians engaged in nationwide constitution review consultations
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Constitution Review Committee has revealed that more than 21,500 Ghanaians were engaged through nationwide consultations and digital platforms as part of efforts to ensure broad public participation in the ongoing constitutional reform process. As part of its work, the Committee conducted 10 zonal public engagements across the capitals of […]
A fair and independent media is not a threat to democracy but its strongest ally – Shamima Muslim
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to press freedom, emphasizing that a fair and independent media is crucial to Ghana’s democracy. “As a long standing member of the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, he (President Mahama) strongly believes that a fair and independent media is not […]
NACOC ramps up nightclub raids to curb drug abuse during festive season
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced intensified operations targeting nightclubs, entertainment venues, pubs, and public events across Ghana throughout the festive season. This crackdown aims to combat drug abuse, trafficking, and the distribution of illicit substances amid heightened social activities. NACOC emphasized that these measures will safeguard public health, safety, and security during periods […]
Constitution review committee suggest five-year presidential term
By: Ashiadey Dotse Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has announced that the Committee is proposing an extension of Ghana’s presidential term from four years to five years to allow governments more time to govern effectively. Presenting the Committee’s report in Accra on Monday, December 22, 2025, Professor Prempeh clarified that […]
GoldBod Jewellery, GTA Launch December Homecoming Promotion for Diaspora Visitors
By Magdalene Andoh GoldBod Jewellery Limited (GJL), in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched a special December promotion aimed at welcoming Ghanaians in the diaspora and visitors returning home for the festive season, while celebrating Ghana’s rich gold heritage. The month-long promotion, which runs throughout December, offers customers attractive discounts across GoldBod […]
Parliament approves GHS357 billion budget for 2026
By: Ashiadey Dotse Parliament has approved GHS357 billion Appropriation Bill to fund government operations in 2026, paving the way for public spending to begin from January 1, 2026. The bill, known as the Appropriation Number Two Bill, 2025, allows the government to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund and other public funds to meet its […]
No strategy for Africa’s sovereignty can succeed without the Diaspora – Faure Gnassingbé
By: Ashiadey Dotse President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé, has declared that Africa cannot achieve true sovereignty without the full involvement of its diaspora, stressing that Africans living abroad are central to the continent’s political, economic and cultural future. Speaking at the Diaspora Summit 2025 on Friday December 19, 2025, President Gnassingbé said […]
Our foreign policy must be guided by the support we give not take from others – Ablakwa
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a foreign policy guided by support for others over dwelling on support from others. Speaking at the Diaspora Summit today in Accra, Mr. Ablakwa stressed that the country must not dwell on receiving but […]
Debt cancellation, monetary compensation and return of stolen African artefacts central to reparative justice -President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has said that true reparative justice for Africa must include debt cancellation, monetary compensation and the return of stolen African artefacts, describing them as essential steps in addressing the long history of injustice suffered by Africans and people of African descent. Speaking at the Diaspora Summit 2025 on […]
Bono PURC office resolves 99.92% of utility complaints, strengthens consumer protection and utility regulation
By Daniel Donkor The Bono Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURC) has recorded a remarkable achievement in utility regulation and consumer protection, resolving 99.92 per cent of all complaints received in 2025 from customers and utility service providers across it operational area. According to the Commission, a total of 1,197 complaints were […]
EduWatch warns TVET underfunding is producing unemployable graduates
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) has warned that persistent underfunding of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) continues to undermine Ghana’s efforts to build a skilled workforce. Despite growing evidence that skills-oriented education is critical for youth employment and economic transformation, Ghana’s funding structure for TVET remains inadequate. The financing gap […]
