Ghana Politics

President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr. George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) and appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as his replacement. The swearing-in ceremony for the new IGP is scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025. While no official reason has been given for …

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed that he has taken on a supervisory role over the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Wednesday, March 12, Dr. Forson clarified that while he oversees COCOBOD’s operations, the responsibility for …

The Rapid Response and District Monitoring Teams of the Forestry Commission in the Enchi Forest District have arrested 12 illegal miners operating within the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western North Region. The operation, which took place on March 11, 2025, led to the arrest of nine Ghanaians and …

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has dismissed claims that the government has imposed a freeze on public sector employment, assuring Ghanaians that recruitment into key sectors will continue as needed. His remarks follow growing concerns over limited job openings in the public sector and speculation that the …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that District Level Elections (DLEs) for Nkoranza North and South will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This follows the expiration of the tenure of Assembly and Unit Committee Members, in accordance with the District Level Elections Regulations, 2015 (C.I. 89). Additionally, the …

Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has proposed the introduction of a simplified e-voting system to curb the persistent issue of rejected ballots in the country’s elections. Speaking at the Ninth Annual Continental Forum for Electoral Management Bodies in Accra on March 12, Jean Mensa explained that replacing …

Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has taken a swipe at former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, calling on him to apologize to Ghanaians for denying that his administration implemented the betting tax. The artist also released a new song titled “Betting Tax”, addressing the frustrations of many young people …

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against two police officers, accusing them of unlawfully searching his private residence in Labone, Accra. The lawsuit, filed at the High Court, names DSP Bismarck Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, also known as Sir Mensah, as defendants. Ofori-Atta contends that …

President John Dramani Mahama has launched an Anti-Flood Taskforce to tackle Ghana’s persistent flooding issues, particularly in the capital, Accra, and other flood-prone areas. The initiative comes as the country continues to grapple with severe floods that threaten lives, properties, and infrastructure. The newly formed task force is chaired by …

Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour, has officially stepped down as the Managing Director of Ghana Post after serving in the role for two years. His resignation, announced on March 12, 2025, marks the end of a tenure focused on modernization and operational efficiency at the state-owned postal service. …