Ghana Politics

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed calls by the Minority in Parliament for an investigation into the recent violence that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu argued that the New Patriotic …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against ten individuals and three companies over their alleged involvement in a GHC280 million extortion and money laundering scheme linked to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Among those charged is the former Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Mustapha …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all Senior High, Technical, and STEM schools across the country. This decision, issued on Thursday, July 17, follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, and is part of a broader effort to boost stakeholder …

The Northern Regional Police Command has disrupted a significant illicit pharmaceutical operation in Tamale, arresting 53-year-old Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti for the unlawful possession and sale of restricted opioid medications. An intelligence-led raid on Tuesday, July 15, at around 1:30 p.m. targeted Sayuti’s Over‑The‑Counter chemical shop at Victory Cinema near Aboabo. …

A commercial minibus (trotro) driver has been arrested after crashing his vehicle into a wall near the private residence of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in Nima, Accra. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, caused a stir in the neighborhood, drawing the attention of residents and security personnel …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared Ernest Darko Akore, a former Technical Advisor at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, a wanted person in connection with a high-profile corruption investigation. According to a public notice issued on Tuesday, Mr. Akore, 67, is being sought for his alleged involvement …

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly posing as members of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce and extorting money from unsuspecting gold dealers. The suspects, Foster Delord, 40, and Prince Worvi, 38 claimed to be former military officers and reportedly toured mining communities while …

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to initiate a comprehensive investigation into allegations of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, involving two high-profile members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). The individuals named are Joseph Yamin, the …

The Government of Ghana has launched a transformative $85 million renewable energy project aimed at expanding access to clean, reliable electricity in remote and island communities across the country. Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, made the announcement during an update on the energy sector’s performance on Wednesday, …

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) will be officially phased out after a final round of testing to be completed by August 30, 2025. Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, the Minister directed all relevant stakeholders to coordinate with the …