Ghana Politics

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Kelvin Boateng, a painter, to three years of imprisonment with hard labour for stealing an HP laptop from a graphic designer. Boateng was convicted on charges of unlawful entry and stealing, with both sentences set to run concurrently. According to Police Inspector Wisdom Alorwu, …

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has officially withdrawn all legal charges against former Works and Housing Minister Collins Dauda and four other individuals linked to the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. A nolle prosequi notice, filed at the High Court (Financial Division 1) in Accra on Friday, …

Ghana has extended a generous agricultural gift to the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, donating 10,000 yam seeds to support its food security and reduce reliance on imported staples. This initiative follows Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s visit to Ghana, reinforcing the strong diplomatic and economic ties between the …

Brazilian football icon Marcelo has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The legendary left-back, regarded as one of the most decorated players in history, earned 58 caps for Brazil and enjoyed a remarkable club career. Marcelo began his journey at Fluminense before joining Real Madrid …

Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency. A seasoned politician and strategist, Gbande has played a key role in shaping the NDC’s electoral strategies and grassroots mobilization efforts. His appointment is viewed as …

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region will become fully operational under his administration. Speaking at a “Thank You” rally in Cape Coast, he emphasized his government’s commitment to ensuring the factory operates as planned, positioning the Central Region as Ghana’s leading …

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has expressed concerns over the quality of players in the current Black Stars squad, describing most of them as “average.” Speaking on Sporty FM, Sannie Daara highlighted that apart from Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, and Thomas Partey, the …

The Managing Director of Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB), Mr. Alhassan Yakubu-Tali, has officially stepped down from his position, effective February 5, 2025. His resignation follows the nomination of a new Managing Director by the bank’s majority shareholder. Mr. Yakubu-Tali was appointed as ADB’s Managing Director on December 1, 2022, …

The Chiefs and people of Anloland, led by Togbi Sri III, the Overlord of Anlo Dukor, have called on Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin to disclose the identity of the Member of Parliament (MP) who allegedly insulted Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings during a recent parliamentary debate. The controversial remark, “Shut …

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ablekuma North to back their fellow party members in confrontations with members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking at a gathering of party supporters during a visit …