Ghana Politics

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has officially petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate constitutional proceedings for the removal of Auditor General, Mr. Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu. The petition, submitted on April 3, 2025, at Jubilee House in Accra, accuses Mr. Asiedu of high crimes, misconduct, abuse …

The reconstruction of the Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year as part of the government’s “Big Push” initiative. This was announced by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, who has instructed the Ghana Highways Authority to conduct engineering studies …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially abolished the 1% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) effective April 2nd 2025. In a directive issued by the Commissioner-General all charging entities must immediately stop deducting the levy across all platforms. The GRA has also ordered that any E-Levy deductions made on or after …

The Agona Swedru Divisional Police Command has impounded a truck suspected of transporting electrical cables linked to the missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Tema Port. The vehicle, bearing registration number GC 7410-11, was intercepted at Gomoa Awombrew in the Gomoa Central District of the …

MTN Ghana CEO, Stephen Blewett, has emphasized that the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) cannot happen immediately, as regulatory processes must be followed. Speaking at the MTN House in Accra on April 2, 2025, Blewett clarified that MTN and other telecom operators must wait for an official directive …

The prosecution has amended charges against Daniel Owusu Koranteng, the prime suspect in the killing of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, to include abetment to commit a crime, specifically murder. This development was announced in court on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during a hearing. Koranteng, who has been on remand since …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed into law a series of legislative bills aimed at abolishing multiple taxes, including the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax. This move aligns with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s commitment to easing the financial burden on Ghanaians. On …

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, has dismissed media reports suggesting that President John Dramani Mahama promised to end illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, within his first 120 days in office. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s New Day on Wednesday, April …

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a full-scale investigation into allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering linked to two suspicious flights at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The allegations were brought forward by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, during a press conference on April 1, …

The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, has reaffirmed her commitment to addressing the developmental challenges facing Zongo communities in Kasoa, with a focus on improving water supply, road infrastructure, and employment opportunities. Speaking at the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations, which mark the end of Ramadan, …