President John Dramani Mahama has attributed the recent poor performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to long-standing neglect of basic education. Speaking at the National Launch of STEMBox for Basic Schools on December 4, President Mahama described the WASSCE results as a matter of national concern, stressing that parents, the government, and the wider public all have reason to worry. “ it has become an issue of great concern to governments, parents, and the public at large,” he stated. The president revealed that he has directed the education minister to thoroughly analyze the examiners’ report to…
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Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval forms part of broader government efforts to enhance the country’s transportation infrastructure. In addition to this allocation, GH¢30 billion from oil revenue has been earmarked under the Big Push Programme to support nationwide road development initiatives. The programme is expected to fund major upgrades aimed at improving connectivity and easing transportation challenges across the country. However, during the debate on the Roads and Transport Committee’s report on the 2026 budget estimates, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Agbodza expressed concern that the…
The High Court in Accra has discharged Gregory Afoko, the man accused of murdering Adams Mahama, a former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a trial that lasted for nearly eleven years. Afoko had been accused of conspiring with Asabke Alangdi, who had already been convicted, for the murder of Adams Mahama in May 2015. The court also discharged Asabke Alangdi. Justice Marie-Louise Simmons, presiding over the case, cited the stalled trial and multiple adjournments at the behest of the prosecution as reasons for the discharge. The two were facing their third trial for conspiracy…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rejected what it describes as misleading claims surrounding the 2025 WASSCE results, insisting that the examination outcomes credibly reflect students’ academic performance. The 2025 results recorded a significant decline, with nearly 6,295 candidates having results cancelled for bringing foreign materials—including prepared notes, textbooks, and printed sheets—into exam centres. Additionally, 1,066 candidates, comprising 908 with withheld subject results and 158 with withheld full results, remain under investigation for suspected offences. In a statement on Monday, 1 December 2025, GES addressed public debate triggered by former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who reportedly blamed the…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to the public after identifying 33 television stations airing suspected fraudulent “money-doubling” investment schemes across the country. In a public notice, the Commission said these schemes promise unusually high returns at little or no risk — a classic tactic used to deceive unsuspecting Ghanaians. It stressed that none of the operations being advertised have been approved or licensed to carry out investment activities in Ghana. “The SEC hereby informs the public that it has not approved, authorised or licensed any of the schemes being advertised on these television channels,”…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the immediate release of the Queen Mother of Kwahu, Nana Adwoa Gyamfua III, following a controversial dawn police operation that triggered tension in the Kwahu Traditional Area on Monday. In a statement, the Ghana Police Service said the IGP has also directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the operation. Officers found culpable will be sanctioned. Security has since been heightened across the Kwahu area to maintain calm. In a statement, the Ghana Police Service said the IGP has also directed the Police Professional…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has delivered a powerful and critical assessment of the proposed 2026 Budget Statement, cautioning that the fiscal plan must serve as the primary catalyst for fundamentally transforming Ghana’s economy and dismantling the nation’s reliance on perpetual external financial support. Speaking at a crucial Post-Budget Workshop in Accra on Saturday, November 15, attended by legislators and key financial stakeholders, the Speaker framed the budget not merely as an accounting document but as a decisive “roadmap for self-reliance and long-term growth.” His remarks come as Ghana faces continued pressure to stabilize its economy and enhance domestic…
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…
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…
