Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has denied claims of assaulting a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” protest, stating that his actions were a response to what he described as an unprovoked physical attack by the officer. The lawmaker was seen in a widely circulated video appearing visibly agitated …
Read More »Police Invite Afenyo-Markin Over Alleged Assault on Officer During Protest
The Ghana Police Service has extended an official invitation to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to assist in investigations following a viral video purportedly showing him assaulting a police officer during the recent ‘Save the Judiciary’ demonstration. In a statement, the Police said they had reviewed multiple video clips of …
Read More »CJ’s Suspension is a Threat to Judiciary’s Independence – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has condemned the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama, describing it as a “negative reset” that endangers the judiciary’s independence and democratic stability. Speaking at an NPP-led protest on May 5, Afenyo-Markin criticised the petitions behind the suspension as “flimsy” and accused …
Read More »Government to Rename Public Universities Renamed Under Akufo-Addo
The Mahama administration is set to table a bill in Parliament to reverse the names of public universities that were renamed or established during the tenure of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the move at the swearing-in of the Governing Council of the C.K. Tedam University …
Read More »Three Men Nabbed in Savelugu Over Suspected Gun Smuggling
The Northern Regional Police Command has apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in arms smuggling following a successful intelligence-led operation in Savelugu, Northern Region. The suspects, Gaba Abdallah Alhassan, Alhassan Abdallah, and Alhassan Abdul Kudus were arrested on May 1, 2025, at separate locations within the town. During the …
Read More »NPP and Other Political Parties to Protest Chief Justice’s Suspension in Accra Today
A coalition of political parties led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) staged a massive protest in Accra on Monday in response to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, which they claim undermines judicial independence. The demonstration, which drew hundreds of party members and supporters, began in the …
Read More »Tamale: Police Officer Interdicted Over Possession of Restricted Drugs
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted General Lance Corporal Shani Abdullai after he was allegedly found in possession of restricted pharmaceutical substances in Kpalsi, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region. A statement from the Police Administration indicated that the interdiction is to allow for a thorough investigation into …
Read More »Kumasi Mayor Launches City-Wide Decongestion Exercise to Clear Streets
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has commenced a city-wide decongestion operation today, May 5, 2025, aimed at clearing unauthorised structures and goods displayed on pavements within the city. Announcing the initiative, Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman stated that the exercise will begin in key areas including the Kejetia (Otumfuo) Roundabout and …
Read More »US Trains Ghanaian Soldiers on Operation of Puma M36 Armoured Vehicles
Forty personnel from the Ghana Army’s 15 Armoured Brigade and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps have completed a four-week intensive training on the Puma M36 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, aimed at strengthening operational and maintenance capabilities within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The programme, held at the 153 …
Read More »NPP-Led Coalition Petitions Judiciary Over Suspension of Chief Justice
A coalition of political parties led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Judiciary to intervene in the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama. During the submission of the petition, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called on Judicial Service staff to support efforts …
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