The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that 40 out of the over 1,300 missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have been traced and confiscated. Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Thursday, March 27, Jinapor revealed that the containers were found in a warehouse owned by an Indian national, who has since been arrested following intelligence gathered by national security operatives. “The briefing I got this morning—and let me commend the National Security Operatives and the law enforcement agencies—the information I got is that already they’ve traced about 40 of them…
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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended support to traders affected by the recent devastating fire at Adum, Kumasi, donating GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to aid in rebuilding their businesses. The devastating blaze, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, 21 March in the Adum area of the Ashanti Region, led to the destruction of numerous shops and properties, leaving many traders in distress. During his visit to the scene on Tuesday, March 25, Dr. Bawumia expressed his sympathies to the affected traders and called on Ghanaians and private businesses to assist in their recovery.…
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that Ghana lost an estimated $1.2 billion in gold revenue in 2022 due to smuggling. The illicit outflow of 60 tonnes of gold came at the peak of the country’s economic crisis, depriving the economy of critical foreign exchange and government revenue. Addressing stakeholders after a meeting with officials from the UK-Ghana Gold Programme, Dr. Ato Forson outlined the government’s renewed efforts to curb gold smuggling and ensure Ghana benefits fully from its mineral wealth. The UK-Ghana Gold Programme is focused on breaking the link between illegal artisanal mining and…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as the new Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). A statement issued on Sunday, March 23, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, confirmed the appointment. Brig. Gen. Annan, a seasoned and highly respected officer of the Ghana Army, is tasked with resetting the Customs Division and supporting the GRA in achieving its revenue targets as part of the government’s broader efforts to fix the economy. Until his appointment, Brig. Gen. Annan served as the Presidential…
Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has revealed that over 107 foreign nationals have been repatriated since he assumed office, following their involvement in illegal mining activities, known as galamsey, and fraudulent practices. The announcement underscores the government’s commitment to addressing these issues and safeguarding Ghana’s resources. Speaking at the Regional Command Conference at the Police Headquarters on Friday, March 21, 2025, Muntaka stated “Since I became the Minister of the Interior, we have returned over 107 citizens of other countries that we have found in fraud and in galamsey activities.” The Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration between law enforcement…
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to government appointees, prohibiting them from engaging in any form of mining, legal or illegal, with immediate effect. Addressing a gathering at the launch of the ‘Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative’ in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, the President made it clear that any official who wishes to mine must resign from government. “I have directed that no government appointee at any level should engage in any form of legal or illegal mining. If you want to be a miner, leave government and go and be a…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has declared an all-out war on illegal mining, also known as “galamsey,” saying it poses a serious threat to national security and the environment. Speaking at the Regional Police Commanders’ Conference, COP Yohuno addressed the growing crisis of illegal mining, particularly in the Western North region. He revealed that armed criminals, linked to illegal mining operations, have carried out brutal attacks on innocent civilians, including forest guards, without justification. “This lawlessness must not be allowed to continue” he said. Given the escalating violence and environmental damage caused by illegal mining, COP…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stricter fire safety measures in markets following a devastating fire that swept through the Adum Central Business District in Kumasi, destroying hundreds of shops. Touring the scene on Friday, March 21, President Mahama sympathised with affected traders and pledged support for those who lost their livelihoods. However, he urged market vendors to prioritise safety, warning against the use of gas cylinders for cooking in market spaces—an issue believed to have contributed to the blaze. “We must take fire safety seriously. Cooking in the market, especially with gas cylinders, poses a serious risk. Preventing…
Some heavily armed men, reportedly led by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, raided the Roman Ridge residence of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. According to a report by Asaase Radio, the operatives, numbering about 20, arrived in three vehicles, some wearing balaclavas and carrying AK-47 rifles. Upon entering the premises, they disabled the CCTV system before demanding that Dr. Addison lead them to alleged vaults hidden in the house. The former Governor, denied having any vaults or caches of cash on the…
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a 56-year-old Nigerian, Uchechukwu Chima, in an intelligence-led operation at Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, led to the discovery of 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin at the suspect’s hideout. Field tests confirmed the substances as narcotics, with an estimated street value of $2 million. According to NACOC, Chima had been under surveillance for some time and is believed to be linked to several past drug-related seizures and arrests in Ghana. “NACOC, through this seizure, has removed a substantial quantity of drugs…
