The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, set to take effect on May 3, 2025. The revision follows the Commission’s quarterly tariff review process for the first and second quarters of 2025. The review is aimed at ensuring revenue stability for utility service providers while minimising the financial impact on consumers. Under the new rates, electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 14.75%, while water tariffs will go up by 4.02%. The PURC attributed the adjustments to several factors, including the exchange rate between the Ghana cedi and the US…
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has clarified his recent remarks suggesting that youth in Bawku would be given priority in police recruitment if they lay down their arms. His clarification follows public backlash and media scrutiny after a video of his interaction with residents in Bawku began circulating online. Addressing the media, the IGP explained that his comments were aimed at decentralising the recruitment process to ensure inclusivity, particularly for individuals in remote and conflict-affected areas. According to Mr. Yohuno, he assured the youth of Bawku that they would be given the opportunity to apply to the…
President John Mahama has made a commitment to enhance the welfare and working conditions of both active military personnel and civilian staff within the armed forces. Addressing the graduation ceremony of officer cadets at the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, April 11, he highlighted his administration’s dedication to ensuring that the sacrifices made by service members are recognised and rewarded promptly and fairly. “To our military personnel and civilian staff, I am committed to improving your conditions of service in a structured manner. Your dedication and sacrifices are deserving of recognition,” he said. He also took the opportunity to reaffirm…
President John Dramani Mahama has officially nominated candidates for the position of District Chief Executives (DCEs) across the country. The nominations, made in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended, are now subject to approval by the respective District Assemblies. A formal communication from the Office of the President, dated April 4, 2025, outlines the list of nominees. A corresponding statement from the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim (MP), has been issued to all press houses, confirming the nominations and urging…
President John Mahama has appointed Dr Alhassan Iddrisu as acting Government Statistician pending mandatory consultations with the Council of State, according to an official statement from the Presidency released Friday night. The statement, signed by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, outlined Dr Iddrisu’s qualifications for the role. Currently serving as Director of the Economic Strategy and Research Division at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Iddrisu leads national efforts in macroeconomic analysis, forecasting and policy research. His responsibilities include coordinating real and external sector assessments while providing technical guidance for Ghana’s Macroeconomic Outlook Report. Prior to his current position,…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has begun the safe disposal of a significant quantity of unregistered, high-strength opioid drugs that were illegally imported into Ghana. The destruction exercise follows a court order secured by the FDA after the drugs were seized during a joint inspection operation conducted on March 14, 2025. The operation involved the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), National Security, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). According to the FDA, the seized drugs included: Tapentadol is a powerful opioid used for severe pain management,…
The Supreme Court will on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, begin hearing a high-stakes constitutional case challenging the process initiated to potentially remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. The suit, brought by Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, challenges the procedure being followed by President John Mahama after receiving three separate petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal. At the heart of the legal challenge is the claim that the Chief Justice was not given the opportunity to respond to the allegations before the President began consultations with the Council of State—an action Assafuah argues breaches Article 146(6) of the Constitution.…
Two students at Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School in Bantama in the Ashanti Region have been seriously injured in a shooting incident on campus on Friday, April 4, 2025. According to reliable sources within the school, the incident occurred during break time when Bernard Amoabeng, a form two student, brought a gun to school. An argument reportedly ensued among the students over whether the weapon was functional. In an attempt to prove it was, Amoabeng allegedly fired the gun, accidentally shooting and injuring two students. Penamang sustained a critical gunshot wound to her forehead. She was initially rushed to Kwadaso…
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has formally written to President John Dramani Mahama, requesting copies of petitions filed against her that seek her removal from office. Her request comes after the president received three petitions and forwarded them to the Council of State for advice, in accordance with constitutional provisions. In her letter, Chief Justice Torkonoo stressed the importance of due process and asked to be provided with the petitions to enable her to respond appropriately. “I am by this letter humbly and respectfully asking His Excellency the President and eminent members of the Council of State to forward the petitions…
Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has reaffirmed his commitment to his advocacy despite a U.S. court ruling ordering him to pay $18 million in damages to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas for defamation. Speaking at his campaign office in Shiashie in Accra upon his return to Ghana on Thursday, March 27, Mr Agyapong addressed his supporters, expressing gratitude for their unwavering encouragement and vowing to continue his fight for truth and justice. “I deeply appreciate the warm welcome you have given me and my wife. This support strengthens my resolve to keep speaking for the voiceless,” he stated.…
