The government is taking a bold step to protect its precious water bodies from the ravages of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has announced plans to deploy military and security forces to key river bodies, marking a significant escalation in the fight against this environmental menace. The Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Yusif Sulemana, speaking at the 11th West and Central Africa Mining Summit on Thursday, September 25, explained that, unlike the Blue Water Guard, whose interventions are often temporary, the military presence will serve as a stronger deterrent. He noted that…
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The Minority in Parliament has emphasised the need for parliamentary oversight following Ghana’s agreement with the United States to serve as a receiving point for West African nationals deported from America. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, September 24, Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, cited constitutional provisions requiring ratification of international arrangements. Abu Jinapor stated: “The government of President Akufo-Addo in consonance with Article 75 of our constitution laid before parliament a Defence Corporation Agreement with the United States of America for ratification even though the said agreement had not been signed. The Supreme Court…
President John Mahama has nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the next Chief Justice of Ghana following the removal of Gertrude Torkornoo. The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 23, by Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. According to the Presidency, the nomination was made in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution. The President has written to the Council of State seeking its advice on his choice of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to lead the judiciary. The statement described him as a jurist who has “served with diligence and integrity” and made “invaluable contributions to the development of…
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, says he is confident of winning the party’s presidential primary and leading the NPP into the 2028 general elections. Speaking to the media after his vetting on Tuesday, September 23, Mr Agyapong said he was well-prepared for the election and believes the party recognises his readiness to be president. “I was prepared. I believe I answered all the questions and they know I’m ready to be president of this country,” he said. According to him, the vetting committee was interested in understanding his vision for Ghana…
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting prices at the pumps, with GOIL leading the way. A litre of petrol is now selling at GH¢13.38, up from GH¢12.99 on September 2, 2025. Diesel has also increased to GH¢14.20 per litre, from GH¢13.90. GOIL, the second-largest player in the industry, is the first to adjust prices after most OMCs kept theirs unchanged for about a week, despite projections that prices should have gone up by about 6% per litre from September 16. Industry watchers are uncertain whether GOIL’s move will trigger similar increases across the more than 200 OMCs nationwide.…
Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trade Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) intensified its industrial action over poor conditions of service. The union has directed members to remain at home until the government meets their demands. On Friday, September 19, 2025, the union withdrew its services across all technical and public universities, the Ghana Library Authority, and the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. They accused the government of failing to address long-standing concerns of non-teaching staff despite exhausting all laid-down procedures. Speaking at an emergency meeting with members at the University of Ghana, TEWU-TUC Chairperson Salamatu Braimah said the union would…
David Kwodow Prah Afful, the man seen in a viral video threatening to kill the President, Members of Parliament and other government officials if he had a gun or cutlass, has been sentenced to seven months in prison. Afful, popularly known on social media as Kwame Nkrumah II, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to charges of threat of death and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace. He pleaded with government officials to forgive him for his behaviour. The Ghana Police Service arrested Afful for issuing death threats and inciting violence during a…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians in recognition of their contributions to promoting Ghana and Africa’s image on the global stage. The recipients — travel vlogger Wode Maya, reggae icon Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster Anita Erskine, visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE — were honoured on Wednesday, September 17, at the Media launch of the Diaspora Summit 2025, jointly organised by the Office of the President – Diaspora Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the Ministry, the initiative is part of a new strategy to…
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his administration will inject an additional GHS30 billion into the Big Push infrastructure programme in 2026, expanding its focus to cover critical sectors such as health, education, agriculture, agribusiness, and sports. Speaking at the launch of the Big Push project in Afienya, Accra, on Tuesday, September 16, President Mahama reiterated that GHS13.9 billion—nearly GHS14 billion—had already been allocated to the programme in the current fiscal year. However, he said most of the funds remain unused due to ongoing procurement processes. “This year, the Minister of Finance, on my instruction, put aside GHS13.9 billion…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 166 constituencies across the country will each receive 40 kilometres of roads over the next four years. According to the President, these constituencies have been identified as having some of the worst roads in Ghana. Under the new plan, each constituency will get 10 kilometres of roads, including drains and pavements, every year. “We’ve selected 166 constituencies with the worst roads in Ghana, and we are going to give them 10 kilometres of roads, drains, and pavements a year for four years. So they will get 40 kilometres of roads,” President Mahama said…
