Ghana Politics

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been appointed to the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Task Force on the peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine. The appointment, made by the IPU President, acknowledges Speaker Bagbin’s integrity, impartiality, and exceptional ability to foster trust among conflicting …

The Bono Regional Police Command has interdicted several officers captured in a viral video allegedly accepting money from motorists while on duty. The decision follows the circulation of a social media video showing the officers engaging in what appears to be acts of bribery during traffic operations. In a statement …

Six officials of the Scholarship Secretariat have been arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in connection with an ongoing audit into the institution’s financial and administrative operations. According to the Secretariat, the arrests occurred a few weeks ago, and the individuals were subsequently granted bail. However, they remain under …

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed that officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) responsible for unauthorised expenditures amounting to over GH₵180 million in 2023 be referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution. The directive comes after the 2023 Auditor-General’s Report uncovered that ECG had overspent across at least …

Fuel prices in Ghana are set to decrease significantly from November 1, 2025, according to the latest pricing outlook from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COoMAC). The report, seen by JoyBusiness, indicates that the anticipated drop will be one of the largest reductions recorded so far this year. Petrol …

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that all outstanding bonuses owed to the Black Queens have been paid. The confirmation comes after Ghana’s senior women’s national team threatened to boycott their second-leg clash against Egypt over unpaid bonuses. Following a meeting with the Sports Minister and Ghana …

The Minority in Parliament has urged that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo be recognised as a major contributor to the stability of the Ghana Cedi as the nation commemorates the 60th anniversary of its currency. The Bank of Ghana launched the Cedi@60 celebration on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, for questioning after he claimed to have rejected a GH¢4 million bribe allegedly offered to halt the rollout of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) …

Parliament’s Appointments Committee will on Monday, November 10, 2025, vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for appointment as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. A notice from Parliament stated that the session will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3 at the New Administration Block. The vetting …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, will be given a state burial. The former First Lady, who served as Ghana’s longest-serving in that role, passed away on Thursday, October 23, while receiving treatment at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. During …