Ghana Politics

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the lead convenor of the ‘Democracy Hub’ protest, has once again been denied bail by the Accra High Court. The presiding judge expressed concerns that Barker-Vormawor may commit another offense if granted bail. Barker-Vormawor is one of 53 individuals facing charges including conspiracy, unlawful assembly, causing unlawful damage, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has clarified that the Executive had no involvement in the recent arrests of protesters in Ghana, stressing that the legal actions taken were due to breaches of the rule of law and not an attempt to suppress dissent. In an interview with France 24, the …

President Akufo-Addo has defended the government’s actions regarding the detention of 53 anti-galamsey protesters, amid growing calls for their release. Speaking in an interview with France24 on October 4, 2024, the President emphasized that peaceful protest is a fundamental aspect of democracy, but he rejected claims that the government is …

The Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, led by its President, Kwaku Bonsam, has announced a nationwide protest against the increasing devastation caused by illegal mining, or galamsey. The association expressed deep concern over the destruction of water bodies and forests, which are being ravaged by these illegal activities. Speaking on …

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in collaboration with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, is organizing an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk against illegal mining (galamsey) on Friday, October 11, 2024. In a press release issued on October 4, the church highlighted the …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a statement urging all Ghanaians living in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, citing the rapidly worsening security situation. The Ghanaian government expressed deep concern about the potential danger to its citizens due to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The …

Independent presidential candidate and leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has officially introduced Dr. Maryam Issaka Kriese as his running mate for the upcoming December 7 presidential election. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Kumasi, where Nana Bediako praised Dr. …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ghana for the disbursement of a fourth tranche of $360 million under the country’s $3 billion extended credit facility. This agreement comes after a two-week review of Ghana’s fiscal data by IMF mission staff, who praised the country’s overall …

Thirty-two protesters from the Democracy Hub have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney General (AG) over alleged human rights violations. Represented by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu, the protesters are seeking a court order to enforce their fundamental rights, including freedom of movement, protest, …

The Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey is set to submit a petition to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources today, October 4, 2024, as part of its ongoing protest against illegal mining, or “galamsey.” This action is part of a three-day demonstration that began on October 3 under …