The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has urged the government to declare a targeted state of emergency in all areas affected by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The call was made during a courtesy visit to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, where the bishops expressed deep concern over the destructive impact of galamsey on water bodies, forests, farmlands, and the health of local communities. President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi, stated that such a declaration would empower the government to mobilise the necessary resources and enforcement measures to rehabilitate affected areas and prevent further environmental degradation. “Mr President,…
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Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has accused the John Mahama-led administration of political witch-hunting and economic sabotage following a search conducted at his residence by a combined team of police and National Security operatives. Speaking to journalists after the incident, Chairman Wontumi decried what he believes is a targeted attack rooted in politics. “Am I not a Ghanaian anymore? Now that you’ve won the election and become President, does that mean I’m no longer a Ghanaian?” he questioned, directing his frustration at President Mahama. He called on NPP…
The Senior Staff Association of Ghana, in collaboration with the Technical University Administrators Association and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association, has declared an indefinite strike effective today, Wednesday, May 21. The unions accuse both the current and previous governments of failing to honour a six-month-old agreement meant to improve their conditions of service. Until their demands are met, the leadership has instructed members to stay home. George Ansong, National Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Ghana, said the strike action was a last resort following failed dialogue. “The Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana (TUWAG) and the…
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the newly inaugurated National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), along with Parliament, to consolidate all development plans into one clear and inclusive national plan. Speaking at the inauguration of the 37-member commission chaired by Nii Moi Thompson on Tuesday, May 19, the president said a majority of Ghanaians desire a long-term development agenda that will impact their lives and generations. “Ghanaians increasingly demand a stable and predictable path for national development that transcends our electoral cycles and partisan politics. Ghana Beyond Aid Charter, Ghana@100 long-term development framework, and the Vision 2057 perspective framework, I urge…
Teachers at the University of Ghana (UG) are demanding the resignation of the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, over a recent report which implicated the country’s premier university. At a press conference on Tuesday, May 20, the Secretary of the University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG), Dr. Jerry Joe Harrison, faulted the Auditor-General over claims of irregularities in a recent payroll audit report. The report had indicated that the university overstated employee compensation by GH¢59.2 million, an assertion that the university management had debunked. According to Dr Harrison, the initial audit report was not shared…
The Mayor of Accra Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has reiterated his administration’s resolve to restore order in the Central Business District (CBD) of Accra, emphasizing that the ongoing decongestion exercise is not a nine-day wonder.Speaking to the press, after the first day of the operation, the mayor stressed that the initiative will be sustained until all unauthorised structures and street hawking are removed.According to him, the exercise is not a one-off event but a sustained campaign to reclaim public spaces and improve pedestrian and vehicular movement in the city.The decongestion campaign, launched earlier in the day, is being undertaken by the…
Transport fares are set to drop by 15% starting Saturday, May 24, 2025, following successful negotiations between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport. The fare adjustment reflects recent macroeconomic developments, including a sustained appreciation of the cedi against the US dollar, contributing to a notable drop in fuel prices. The development also comes in the wake of a directive from the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, urging its members to reduce auto parts prices in response to the improved exchange rate. Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro, confirmed the fare reduction…
Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has publicly apologised to members of the party for the NPP’s disappointing performance in the last general elections. Speaking during an address in London, United Kingdom, Dr Bawumia acknowledged that the NPP made several missteps which contributed to substantial losses in key constituencies. “The NPP did a lot of work, there’s no doubt about that, but we did not get everything right. We got quite a few things wrong, and I think that, on my own behalf and on behalf of the party,…
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has described the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi as more than a currency recovery, calling it a signal of a sustainable economic reset. Speaking on the cedi’s 16.7% appreciation in 2025, Dr. Forson said the currency’s performance, crowned the “top-performing currency in April”, and reflects a broader macroeconomic turnaround. “This marks a significant reversal from the 13.4% depreciation observed in the same period of 2024,” he stated. He attributed the gains to strong fiscal discipline and a strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana. “The Ministry of Finance…
Ghanaians have been urged to stay alert as the country approaches the peak of the rainy season. The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) says more heavy rainfall is expected across parts of the country, and flooding remains a major risk. Deputy Director of Forecasting at GMeT, Joseph Tetteh Portuphy, explained the cause of the torrential rains that hit many areas on Sunday. “Within the week, we were monitoring it, and it was like there was a lot of moisture in the system from the Guinea Coast. We also had convective activity around Ghana. So the system moved from south of Lagos,…
