Ghana Politics

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a key suspect in connection with the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. The suspect, identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, was reportedly a close friend of the deceased and is accused of leaking his photographs to a well-known …

The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has officially announced a 20% increase in transport fares, effective Monday, March 17, 2025, citing rising fuel prices, escalating engine oil costs, and the surging prices of vehicle spare parts. Speaking to Citi News, the group’s National Public Relations Officer, Kwaku Boateng, explained that commercial …

Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah has criticized the handling of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare’s removal, arguing that he should have voluntarily retired to maintain his dignity. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on March 15, 2025, Prof. Agyeman-Duah stated that while the president has the authority …

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has taken legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, seeking multiple reliefs, including compensation, injunctions, and a declaration of rights violations. Filed on March 13, 2025, the lawsuit challenges the OSP’s decision to declare him a wanted …

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, accusing them of unlawfully declaring him a wanted person and violating his fundamental human rights. The lawsuit, filed at the Accra High Court on March 13, 2025, seeks …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2. In a statement acknowledging a lawsuit filed by Mr. Ofori-Atta challenging the OSP’s earlier decision …

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the Income Tax Amendment Bill (Act 896) to Parliament, aiming to abolish the 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings. Introduced in August 2023 by the previous administration, the betting tax was part of efforts to broaden the tax …

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to establish passport application centres in all 16 regions of Ghana. This initiative aims to decentralize passport services, reducing congestion and long processing times at the main application centre in Accra. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, …

Policy think tank IMANI Africa and security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning have filed an injunction at the Supreme Court to prevent President John Dramani Mahama from dismissing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, along with other heads of security services. The legal action, filed on March 13, …

A heavy downpour on the evening of Thursday, March 13, caused severe flooding in parts of Accra, particularly along the Ofankor Barrier stretch of the N1 Highway. The floodwaters led to massive traffic congestion and left numerous pedestrians stranded as major roads became impassable. The flooding, which occurred after just …