Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the Chief Justice of Ghana following his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 10. His approval on Thursday, November 13, comes after the Committee, by a majority decision, recommended the adoption of the report on the vetting of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. “The Committee therefore recommends to the House by majority decision the adoption of the report of the approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana,” the Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor, said. Presenting the Committee’s report to Parliament on Thursday, he stated that…
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President John Mahama has visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to obtain further information regarding the tragic stampede that occurred on Wednesday, November 12, during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, the acting Defence Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and other government officials accompanied Mr Mahama, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces. His visit follows the death of six job seekers following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. Several others have also been injured and are receiving treatment. The Military says 28 people were…
At least six people have been reported dead following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise. Reports indicate that thousands of young Ghanaians had thronged the stadium in a desperate bid to secure enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The large crowd, coupled with intense jostling at the entry points, led to chaos that resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities according to reports. it is believe the bodies of the six deceased have been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue, while several others are receiving…
The committee investigating the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials, has recommended urgent safety upgrades and the modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet to prevent future accidents. Presenting the findings of the Investigative Committee on Tuesday, November 11, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe, the committee highlighted the need for modern aircraft equipped with terrain avoidance warning systems, advanced navigation systems, voice recorders, and audiovisual-capable flight data recorders. The committee also stressed the importance of recurrent training using certified simulators and contracted aviation experts, as well as the development of en route navigational aids,…
The final report on the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two ministers of state, has confirmed that the Z-9 aircraft involved was serviceable and airworthy at the time of the incident. However, investigators say the absence of certain critical safety systems may have reduced the crew’s situational awareness during the flight. Presenting the report on Tuesday, November 11, lead investigator and retired pilot with the Aircraft Accidents Investigations Bureau, Ghana, Captain Paul Forjoe, said the helicopter had been properly inspected and approved for flight before take-off. “The aircraft on the day when it crashed was declared…
Chief Justice Nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has proposed that Ghana’s general elections be held on November 7 instead of the traditional December 7, to allow sufficient time for election petitions to be heard and determined before the inauguration of a new government. He made the comments during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, in response to concerns about the lengthy nature of electoral dispute resolutions. Currently, Ghana’s elections take place on December 7, with the new government inaugurated on January 7 a one-month window that, in practice, makes it nearly impossible for an aggrieved political party…
The vetting process for the next Chief Justice of Ghana was thrown into controversy today after the Minority Caucus in Parliament announced its rejection of the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and abstained from participating in the vetting proceedings. The decision to boycott the process was announced by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin following hours of a back-and-forth with Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, which led to a suspension for nearly 30 minutes. After recess, Mr Afenyo-Markin announced the abstinence of the Minority Caucus from the process as he led his side to walk out, leaving only members of the Majority side…
The Government of Ghana, under the auspices of President John Mahama, has announced plans to hold a state funeral for the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Independence Square in Accra. In a statement signed by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidency said the state funeral is in recognition of Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings’ invaluable contributions to the advancement of the rights of women and children in Ghana and to national development. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has directed the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, and two senior officials to appear before its investigators as part of ongoing inquiries into the controversial SML Ghana contract. The directive, sources say, follows the arrest of the GRA’s Acting Head of Legal and is tied to alleged contradictory statements and a letter the three officials are suspected to have instructed the Legal Head to issue to lawyers for SML Ghana. Those summoned include Mr Sarpong, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Finance, Celestine Annan, and the Technical Assistant to…
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been appointed to the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Task Force on the peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine. The appointment, made by the IPU President, highlights Speaker Bagbin’s integrity, impartiality, and proven ability to build trust among conflicting parties. He joins seven other distinguished parliamentarians from across the six IPU geopolitical groups. In a letter confirming the appointment, IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong stated, “We are confident that your leadership and experience will enhance the work and impact of the Task Force in its mission to support diplomatic efforts…
