Constitution Review Committee Formed
The government has formed a Constitutional Review Committee to examine Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, includes eight members such as retired Supreme Court Justice Sophia Adinyira, former Electoral Commission Chair Charlotte Osei, and professor Kwame Karikari. The review aims to assess potential constitutional reforms. The Constitutional Review Committee...
Eduwatch Urges Haruna Iddrisu to Allocate 20% to Education
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has urged a substantial increase in Ghana’s national education budget following the nomination of Haruna Iddrisu as Minister-designate for Education by President John Dramani Mahama. Mr Asare stressed the importance of budgetary investment in addressing the country’s education challenges and fulfilling the ambitious promises outlined...
Chieftaincy Dispute Sparks Gunfire in Nkwanta; Troops Deployed
Nkwanta, a town in Oti Region, has once again become a hotspot of violence due to a renewed chieftaincy dispute. The latest outbreak has resulted in heavy gunfire, causing many residents to flee their homes in search of safety. The conflict, rooted in longstanding chieftaincy disagreements, has previously led to significant unrest in the area.
Thugs Disrupt Ablekuma North Election Result Collation
The collation of parliamentary election results for the Ablekuma North Constituency was set to continue today at 8am at the old head office of the Electoral Commission (EC) in Ridge, Greater Accra. The collation process, which has been marred by disagreements and delays, faced its most recent setback on January 8 when the Returning Officer, Vincent Obeng,...
Akufo-Addo Blamed for 60% of NPP’s Defeat – Political Scientist
Political Science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr. Jonathan Asante, has attributed 60 percent of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election to the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The lecturer’s remarks come in the wake of comments made by the former Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic...
Erling Haaland Commits to Manchester City Until 2034
Manchester City’s star forward, Erling Haaland, has signed an extraordinary nine-and-a-half-year contract extension that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2034. Haaland’s initial contract, which was set to run until June 2027, has now been extended, underlining City’s intent to retain their talismanic striker. Sources close to the negotiations...
Mahama, Opoku-Agyemang Hold Crucial Meeting With IMF
President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang have held a crucial meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Accra, regarding the ongoing financial support package for Ghana. They discussed key aspects of the funding arrangement, focusing on strategies for economic stabilisation, growth, and fiscal sustainability. The engagement emphasised collaborative...
GIBA Injunction Against Illegal Fees by Communications Ministry and Knet
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), in a definitive attempt to uphold transparency and accountability, has filed for a mandatory injunction at the High Court against the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation and KNet Ghana Limited. The move is against their unlawful fee demands as TV Channel fees and engagement in the collection of illegal fees for...
10 Officials Required to Return Diplomatic and Service Passports
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has recalled diplomatic and service passports issued to individuals no longer eligible to hold them. This directive affects over ten categories of officials, including former government appointees, Members of Parliament, and public servants. The announcement emphasizes that diplomatic and service passports are reserved for individuals actively engaged in specific...
U.S. Senator Calls for Ghana to Use IMF Funds to Pay Debts
Senator James E. Risch urges Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to use the U.S.'s IMF position to push Ghana to repay its debts to American companies, making it a condition for future U.S. support for IMF loans to Ghana. Senator Risch urges Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to address Ghana's $251 million debt to U.S. companies,...
