Ghana Politics

The leadership of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), led by its President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama to deliberate on legal reforms, judicial infrastructure, and the relationship between the Bar and government. The meeting, attended by GBA executives from various regions and …

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking legal action to stop the anti-corruption agency from branding him as a “wanted person” or a “fugitive from justice.” In a motion submitted by his legal team, Ofori-Atta contends that the OSP’s …

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has revealed that over 60 individuals have been arrested in the ongoing fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Wednesday, March 26, Buah emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that those …

Forty former public sector employees have taken legal action against the government, claiming their dismissals were unlawful and politically motivated. The workers, who were employed in 2024, argue that their terminations violated the Constitution and due process. Their sackings followed a directive from the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on …

Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Electronic Transfer Levy Repeal Bill 2025, officially abolishing the controversial E-Levy, which previously taxed electronic financial transactions. Initially introduced in 2022 at 1.75% and later reduced to 1%, the levy was applied to mobile money payments, bank transfers, and inward remittances. However, it faced widespread …

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen all personal and company accounts of Bills Micro-Credit and Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit, including those of Founder Richard Nii Armah Quaye and CEO Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie. This action, taken under Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), was directed …

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated new District Chief Executives (DCEs) for eight out of the 16 regions in Ghana, aiming to enhance local governance and development. The appointments, made under Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), are part …

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has authorized the termination of nearly 100 employees at Ghana Post, citing irregularities in their recruitment. Addressing the press on Tuesday, March 25, the minister explained that the decision is part of an ongoing rationalization effort aimed at streamlining operations …

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that 57 radio stations risk having their frequencies suspended for violating regulatory requirements. Speaking to journalists on Monday, March 24, the Minister explained that the suspension is not a revocation but an opportunity for affected stations to rectify …

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to support traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Adum, Kumasi. The devastating fire, which broke out on Friday, March 24, destroyed numerous shops and stalls in the busy commercial district, leading to the loss …