Ghana Politics

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a strong warning to President John Dramani Mahama over what it describes as a disappointing lack of commitment in addressing the country’s ongoing illegal mining crisis, known locally as galamsey. Following an emergency meeting held by its National Executive Council (NEC) …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released an updated list of ongoing corruption-related prosecutions, highlighting several high-profile cases currently before the courts as part of its mandate to promote transparency and fight corruption in Ghana. The list, which was made public on Thursday, July 17, features seven active …

The government is set to provide a formal update on the National Cathedral project and related developments following public debate and speculation surrounding the project’s future. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, announced via Facebook on Friday, July 18, that he will hold a press briefing at 4 p.m. …

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has urged the public to reject payments in US dollars and protect the integrity of the Ghanaian cedi, which remains the country’s only legal tender. Addressing participants at the ABSA-UPSA Quarterly Banking Roundtable held on Thursday, July 17, Dr. …

Raphael Mensah, an IT engineer previously declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has returned to Ghana and voluntarily surrendered to the authorities. His return follows a public notice issued by the OSP on July 8, 2025, seeking his arrest in connection with a corruption-related case. Mensah, …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred four newly nominated Deputy Ministers to Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting and consideration. The nominees are: Dorcas Affo-Toffey – Deputy Minister for Transport James Gyakye Quayson – Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Adam Sukparu – Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and …

The Ghana Police Service has announced that arrests will soon be made in connection with the violence that erupted during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun held on Friday, July 11, 2025. The assurance comes after investigators reportedly gathered “vital leads” by reviewing multiple video footages and collecting statements from victims …

The Minority in Parliament walked out of the House on Thursday, July 17, in protest against comments made by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga regarding the Akwatia parliamentary seat, which became vacant following the recent passing of MP Ernest Yaw Kumi. During parliamentary proceedings, Mahama Ayariga raised concerns over the delay …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a firm directive to Samuel Ato Duncan, the newly appointed Board Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), instructing him to immediately cease referring to himself as a “Professor.” In a statement released on Thursday, July 17, GTEC reminded Mr. Duncan …

Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the man seen in a recent viral video claiming plans to establish an “Igbo Kingdom” in Ghana, has publicly apologised to the government and people of Ghana, clarifying that the video was recorded over a decade ago and that the idea was long abandoned. The apology came …