I chose to respect the President’s warrant even though it defied the constitution – Gertrude Torkornor
By: Belinda Nketia Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo says she chose to respect President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to suspend her even though it clearly defied constitutional procedure and Supreme Court precedent only out of reverence for the presidency, not because the action was lawful. In an address to the media on Wednesday, 25th June, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Energy Ministry, NPG engage stakeholders on draft Nuclear Power Bill
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, held a stakeholders’ engagement on Nuclear Power Ghana Limited’s draft bill in Accra. The engagement brought together key industry leaders, policymakers, and media practitioners to share their views and make input on […]
Parliament approves seven new Supreme Court justices despite minority’s opposition
By: Ashiadey Dotse Parliament has approved seven new Supreme Court judges nominated by President John Dramani Mahama despite the opposition from the minority members of Parliament. The approval was done through a voice vote following a recommendation from the Appointments Committee. The Committee had earlier reviewed the nominees and advised Parliament to approve them based […]
Ghana and Eswatini establish joint commission to deepen bilateral cooperation
By Celestine Avi Ghana and the Kingdom of Eswatini have formalised their commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC). The signing ceremony took place at the Presidency in Accra and was witnessed by President John Dramani Mahama and His Majesty King Mswati III, who is […]
Sierra Leone’s Bio is new ECOWAS Chair amid regional challenges
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been elected as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was made at the 67th Ordinary Summit of the regional bloc, which was held on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio will serve a […]
Cabinet approves Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill
The Cabinet has approved the Ghana Medical Trust (Mahama Cares) Fund Bill for onward transmission to Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed. The Fund, which is in fulfillment of the President’s campaign promise is aimed at relieving the financial burden of individuals with chronic diseases. President Mahama made the disclosure on Friday, when he […]
Justice Ackaah-Boafo cautions against indiscriminate expansion of legal educational institutions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A nominee from the Court of Appeal promoted to the Supreme Court (SC), by President John Dramani Mahama, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, has cautioned against the indiscriminate expansion of institutions providing professional legal education in Ghana Acknowledging the pressing need to expand institutions for legal education to address the shortage of lawyers […]
Any honest analyst will admit we are on the right track — Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By: Belinda Nketia “Any honest analyst will tell you that we are on the right track, and we intend to remain on that track and do much better than we are doing,” said Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications and Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, during an exclusive interview on the GTV on Friday, […]
Live: Parliament’s Appointments Committee vets Justice Ackaah-Boafo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Justice Kwaku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, one of the seven Court of Appeal justices nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for elevation to the Supreme Court, is currently before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting. Justice Ackaah-Boafo’s vetting by the Committee was earlier suspended following a petition filed by Anthony Kwabenya Rau, who accused the […]
Agenda 111: Diversified financing model under consideration to address funding constraints – Kwakye Ofosu
By: Henrietta Afful The government is reviewing the future of the Agenda 111 Hospital Project due to significant funding constraints, with plans to pursue a diversified financing model to ensure its completion, Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed. Speaking on the status of the ambitious healthcare infrastructure initiative—launched under the previous administration—Mr. […]
More than GH¢3 billion injected into Ghana’s economy through Gold Board arrangement – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By: Rebecca Ampah The Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed that, more than GH¢3 billion has been injected into the Ghanaian economy in just four months through a government initiative involving the Gold Board. “In the last four months, more than $3 billion has come […]
Government to review decentralised SHS food supply
The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the Government’s decision to review the decentralized Senior High School (SHS) food supply programme. Addressing the Presidential Press Corps at the Presidency in Accra, Mr Iddrisu expressed concern about the quantities and quality of food being served in the Senior High Schools under the decentralized SHS […]
