Ghana Politics

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted man, citing his repeated failure to respond to invitations for questioning. At a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced that Ofori-Atta had refused to cooperate with ongoing …

Dr. Alexander Yaw Adusei Jnr has been relieved of his position as Director of the Keta Sea Port as part of President John Dramani Mahama’s ongoing restructuring of key state agencies. Dr. Adusei, who previously served as Director of Tema Port and CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, was appointed …

President John Mahama has appointed Kwesi Afreh Biney as the new Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), with Adam Sulley assuming the role of Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations and Benefits. These appointments follow the dismissal of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as SSNIT Director-General, along with …

A group of individuals, including some in military and police uniforms, raided the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in Cantonments while Ofori-Atta was reportedly out of the country. Some family members, including his wife, were present during the raid. According to Channel …

The government has revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Citi News sources confirm that the contracts of his three deputies—Kwame Adu-Darkwa (Deputy Director-General, Finance and Administration), Ms. Juliana Kpedekpo (Deputy Director-General, Operations and Benefits), and Nana Serwah Bonsu …

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr. Michael Harry Yamson as the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). A source at the Presidency told the Ghana News Agency that Mr. Yamson’s extensive experience in business, marketing, and governance would be beneficial to the Fund’s operations. Mr. Yamson currently …

The government has nullified all appointments and recruitments made in the Public Service of Ghana by the former Akufo-Addo administration after December 7, 2024. A circular issued by Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Presidency, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, stated that these appointments were not in …

Evelyn Korang, a former Eastern Regional Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made history as the first woman elected to represent the Eastern Region on the Council of State. In a keenly contested election, she secured 17 votes out of the 66 ballots cast, defeating her closest …

The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee has disclosed that it has received a total of 2,417 complaints from individuals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as part of its efforts to combat corruption and recover misappropriated public resources. Speaking during the presentation of the committee’s final report to President John …

President John Dramani Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine are facing scrutiny following the discontinuation of seven major legal cases, including those involving ex-BoG Deputy Governor Ato Forson and former COCOBOD CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni. Investigative journalist Manasseh Azuri Awuni has labeled Mahama as the “Chief Clearing Agent”, demanding …