Ghana Politics

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially launched the Ghana Gold Coin, providing a new investment option for Ghanaians under its gold purchase programme. The coins, which will be available for purchase in two weeks, aim to offer a stable alternative for investors. Speaking at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …

The Ghana Police Service has charged a 50-year-old woman, Grace Asantewaa, with exposing a child to danger after bringing a 12-year-old girl to the Democracy Hub street protest. The incident occurred during a protest where both were arrested but later released on police enquiry bail. Contrary to earlier reports claiming …

Construction on Ghana’s National Cathedral is set to resume following the completion of an audit by Deloitte Ghana. Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of the Board of the National Cathedral of Ghana, announced this after a meeting on September 20, 2024, between the Board and auditors. The audit, covering the …

The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the arrested protesters from the Democracy Hub demonstration, was pregnant at the time of her arrest and remand. Initial reports suggested that Gloria was four months pregnant, but the police have clarified through a statement that medical …

A severe shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has gripped parts of Accra, causing concern among residents and businesses. The shortage, if unresolved, could lead to the closure of gas stations across the country, affecting daily life. Numerous gas stations have displayed “No Gas” signs, leaving consumers frustrated as they …

John Dramani Mahama, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the decision to remand the Democracy Hub protesters, asserting that the youth have a right to demonstrate, especially on pressing issues such as environmental degradation caused by illegal mining. In a tweet on September 26, 2024, Mahama …

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Convener of the Democracy Hub, has pleaded not guilty to charges filed against him after his arrest during a three-day protest criticizing the government’s response to illegal mining, known as “galamsey.” Barker-Vormawor, who was initially absent from court due to illness on September 25, made his plea on …

Eleven additional Democracy Hub protesters, including activist Felicity Nelson, have been denied bail and remain in police custody after their court hearing was adjourned by Circuit Court 6. The court rescheduled the session to Thursday, September 26, 2024, to allow the prosecution time to address the bail applications. This development …

A group of Ghanaians gathered at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, demanding the release of protestors from the Democracy Hub who were recently remanded by the Ghanaian authorities. The protestors were arrested following a demonstration against illegal mining (galamsey) on September 21, 2024, in Accra. The Democracy …

The Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike, starting Friday, September 27, 2024. The decision follows the government’s failure to fulfill obligations under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and implement revised allowances for senior members of public universities. TUSAAG expressed …