A statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, has been toppled and destroyed by unidentified individuals. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on January 13, 2025, according to a source close to the police. “By the time we arrived, the damage was already done,” the source […]

Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has clarified that he has no immediate plans to seek additional funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), contrary to recent media speculation. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, Dr. Forson addressed the misrepresentation of his earlier remarks.   “I did not say I would request […]

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Chairman of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), has revealed that the team has gathered substantial evidence of misappropriated state assets by officials of the previous Akufo-Addo administration.   Mr. Ablakwa announced that the evidence would soon be submitted to President John Dramani Mahama for further action. The ORAL team, established by President […]

President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his first batch of ministerial nominations to Parliament in line with Article 78 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The nominees are: Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson for Minister of Finance John Abdulai Jinapor for Minister of Energy Dominic Akuritinga Ayine for Attorney-General and Minister for Justice The presidency highlighted Dr. […]

Herbert Krapa, Ghana’s former Minister of Energy, has refuted claims of imminent load shedding and called on the newly elected NDC government to focus on effectively managing the power sector instead of attributing potential challenges to the outgoing administration. In response to statements by John Jinapor, co-chairman of the Transition Team’s subcommittee on Energy and […]

President John Mahama has revoked the appointments of Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), as well as Assembly Members appointed under the Local Governance Act.   In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 8, the Office of the President announced that the revocations take immediate effect. The statement, signed by Secretary to […]

Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been elected as the Speaker of Ghana’s 9th Parliament. His nomination was formally presented by Majority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during a parliamentary session on January 7, 2025. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin seconded the motion but voiced concerns about President-elect John Mahama’s involvement in nominating Bagbin, suggesting it […]

Thousands of Ghanaians have gathered at the Black Stars Square in Accra to witness the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect John Dramani Mahama. The iconic venue, which had been closed from December 31, 2024, to January 8, 2025, to prepare for the occasion, is now packed with enthusiastic attendees. Some arrived as early as Tuesday morning, […]

A devastating fire broke out at parts of the Kantamanto market in Accra on New Year’s Day, prompting a swift and large-scale response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). To contain the fire, 13 fire appliances were deployed from various fire stations, including Abelenkpe, Kasapreko, Circle, Trade Fair, Dansoman, Legon, Tema Regional Headquarters, and […]

President-elect John Mahama welcomed the new year with a message filled with hope and optimism, sharing his vision for a brighter future for Ghana. In his New Year address, Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to driving economic transformation, implementing governance reforms, and addressing the concerns of the Ghanaian people.   Mahama underscored his dedication to creating […]