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Court of Appeal Grants Injunction Against Amewu in SALL Case

May 19, 2025

The Court of Appeal in Koforidua, today, 19th May, 2025, granted an interlocutory injunction against John Peter Amewu, the former Member of Parliament for Hohoe, in a case brought by Professor Margaret Kweku and others from the SALL traditional areas. The court’s decision restrained Amewu from presenting himself as a former MP for the Hohoe Constituency in...

GHANA MOVES TO REFORM INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK WITH NEW BILL

May 19, 2025

Ghana took a significant step towards creating a more business-friendly environment with the development of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill. The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, chaired a stakeholder meeting to discuss the proposed bill which aims at modernizing the country’s investment landscape. Key Stakeholders...

GPHA AND GSA PLEDGE TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION TO STREAMLINE CARGO CLEARANCE

May 19, 2025

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) committed to strengthening their collaboration to reduce delays and inefficiencies in the cargo clearance process. The commitment was made at a high-level meeting between the two institutions chaired by GPHA Director General, Brig. Gen. Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, and GSA CEO, Prof. Ransford...

GHANA BOXING AUTHORITY ELECTION COMMITTEE UNVEILED

May 19, 2025

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) announced a 5-member Election Committee to oversee the upcoming elective Congress scheduled for July 12, 2025. The committee, chaired by Ben Nunoo Mensah, an immediate past President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, was elected to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. *Election Committee Members:* 1. *Ben Nunoo Mensah*...

Eminent Statesmen Consulted by Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee for Potential Amendments

May 19, 2025

Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee has commenced a series of exclusive consultations with esteemed statesmen as part of its Eminent Person Engagements, aimed at gathering high-level insights for potential amendments to the 1992 Constitution. At the forefront of these discussions was former President John Dramani Mahama, whose administration is currently overseeing the review process. Mahama’s appearance...

Finance Minister Attributes “Unprecedented” Cedi Appreciation to Strategic Policies and Market Factors

May 19, 2025

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has outlined the key factors contributing to the “unprecedented” appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. As of May 13, the cedi had strengthened by 16.7% against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency globally this year. In his remarks, Dr Forson attributed this remarkable performance to a...

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Admits NPP Shortcomings and Seeks Ghanaians’ Forgiveness Ahead of 2024 Elections

May 19, 2025

In a candid address reported by CitiNews, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 elections and former Vice President, has openly acknowledged the shortcomings of the NPP government. He has issued an apology to the Ghanaian populace and is appealing for their renewed trust as the nation approaches...

Kwabena Agyapong Sounds Alarm: NPP Faces 12-Year Opposition Stint Without Immediate Reforms

May 19, 2025

Senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has issued a stark warning to his party, suggesting that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could reclaim power in the 2028 elections with a new presidential candidate. He emphasised that this would likely result in the NPP remaining in opposition for at least the...

OKESS student, 16, arrested with locally manufactured firearm

May 19, 2025

The Tafo Pankrono Divisional Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old Form Two student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) for unlawful possession of a locally manufactured firearm. The arrest occurred following a routine dormitory inspection conducted by school authorities on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., during which the firearm was discovered....

24-Hour Economy Industrial Park launched in Volta Region

May 19, 2025

The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has announced the commencement of a strategic industrial park project in the region, aimed at accelerating socio-economic development and supporting the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. Speaking during an inspection of the 2,700-acre project site at Adaklu-Waya, Mr. Gunu emphasised the transformative potential of the industrial park. He called...