Ghana Politics

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has strongly refuted claims that he has approved payments to businessman and former Assin Central lawmaker, Kennedy Agyapong, or any other contractor for projects undertaken under the previous administration. Addressing the rumors, Dr. Forson emphasized that the Mahama-led government is currently conducting a …

The Sokode Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region has been indefinitely closed following a violent clash between students and community members. Reports indicate that the clash erupted after a student was assaulted by some town folks over a complaint lodged by a colleague. …

Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Board, has been released from detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). This development comes after he was detained in connection with an investigation into financial matters during his tenure as the Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructural …

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to begin its sitting today [Monday, February 24, 2025] to consider the nomination of Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as the Minister of State Designate for Public Sector Reforms. The Committee will also vet Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the Deputy Minister Designate for Finance, Ebenezer Okletey …

Former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Board, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) at Kawukudi, near Nima in the Greater Accra Region. The reasons for his detention remain undisclosed. Reports indicate that Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was taken into custody on Friday, February 23, …

The Majority in Parliament has opposed an attempt by Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, to deliver a statement, citing legal issues surrounding his status as a legislator. On February 19, 2025, the Koforidua High Court convicted the Akwatia MP for contempt after he defied an interim injunction …

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has urged Ghanaians to remain patient as the government works to resolve power supply disruptions caused by financial constraints and gas supply challenges. Speaking during a working visit to the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) Station in Tema, Jinapor …

Tensions erupted in Kasoa Kumbe, a suburb of Opeikuma in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, as over 150 residents clashed with police officers and suspected landguards over a forced eviction. The Central East Regional Police Command reportedly carried out the eviction based on a court ruling in favor of Kwame …

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has stirred controversy with his latest remarks on DNA testing. In an Instagram post on February 21, 2025, Edochie stated that any woman who refuses to take a DNA test for her child upon request is hiding something. His post read: “Any woman who refuses to …

Amos Rutherford Azinu, President of the National Seed Trade Association, has urged the government to take firm action against influential groups involved in large-scale rice imports, arguing that their dominance is hindering the growth of Ghana’s local rice industry. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, February 21, Azinu …