Ghana Politics

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has responded to concerns raised by unposted teachers who staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday, demanding immediate postings. Addressing journalists on November 19, he reaffirmed that the education sector remains Ghana’s largest employer and that resolving the issue of unposted teachers is a top government priority. …

President John Dramani Mahama has described the deadly El-Wak stampede that claimed six lives and injured several others as a tragedy that could have been prevented. He emphasised the need for better planning, fairness, and transparency in security service recruitment to avoid similar incidents. Speaking on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has applied for the removal of his name from INTERPOL’s Red Notice list. This was contained in a public notice issued on 19 November 2025, forms the latest development in the ongoing international …

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an application by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo seeking temporary orders to halt the work of the committee that investigated her removal from office. The Court also rejected a preliminary objection filed by the Government of Ghana, which claimed the regional court lacked …

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed doubts over the charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) officials, and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). His concerns follow the filing of 78 charges against eight individuals linked …

The Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of Special Initiatives and Member of Parliament for Nkoranza South, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, says more than 100 children in his constituency have been named after him in recognition of his developmental efforts. Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Tuesday, November 18, …

Parliament has approved a $10.4 million tax waiver for Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) to support the rollout of the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) in 2026. The waiver exempts TCS from a 20% withholding tax and VAT on its income as part of an IMF-backed programme aimed at strengthening …

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned his ministers and public officials that his administration will not tolerate corruption, stressing that anyone who brings scandal to the government will face severe consequences. Speaking on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during a courtesy call with the Christian Council of Ghana, the President said …

The Christian Council of Ghana has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to renew government commitment to completing the stalled National Cathedral project. The call was made during a courtesy visit to the Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18. Despite acknowledging Ghana’s current economic difficulties, the Council believes the cathedral—if …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed 78 charges against eight individuals, including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, over their alleged involvement in the controversial revenue assurance contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). Others charged include former GRA Commissioner-Generals Dr. Ammishaddai …