In a dramatic display of cultural authority, a coalition of Ga traditional priests, led by La Kpaa Wulomo, gathered today at the site of the recently demolished McDan’s warehouse. The priests, accompanied by concerned priests within the region and local youth, marched to the site to publicly condemn the destruction of the property, which they...

The Minority in Parliament has issued a formal apology to Ghanaians for the impact of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), which was implemented under the Akufo-Addo administration and led to widespread financial losses, particularly among pensioners. The DDEP was part of the government’s economic recovery plan to address a severe fiscal crisis and aimed...

Discontent is brewing within the ranks of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as several grassroots members and senior officials are angry and frustrated over President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to retain or promote a number of high-profile appointees from the former Akufo-Addo administration. These NPP appointees, party insiders say, were allegedly doing the bidding of...

The Ghana Armed Forces announced today that it has initiated an investigation into the inappropriate conduct of soldiers during a live interview involving Joy News journalist and an eye witness who was narrating how McDan’s warehouse was demolished. The decision to investigate the incident follows a directive from the Presidency and aims to address concerns...

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says it has reclaimed more than 16 acres of prime airport land from the McDan Group of Companies, following a “decisive judgement by the Accra High Court” in its favour. In a statement released by the company, it said the judgement was delivered on 6th May, 2025, and the ruling grants GACL full...

The Court of Appeal has granted bail pending appeal to William Ato Essien, founder of the defunct Capital Bank, with a GHS10 million bond and two sureties. The court ruled on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, that Ato Essien must deposit his passport at the court’s registry and report to the Registrar monthly. This decision comes...

The Ga-Adangme Youth Group has expressed serious concerns regarding the treatment of Dr. Daniel McKorley, a prominent entrepreneur and notable figure from the Ga-Adangme community, following recent incidents of demolition and harassment directed at his properties. The group has called for immediate action from the Government of Ghana, the National Democratic Congress, and other relevant...

Three senior officials of the McDan Group have reportedly been picked up by National Security operatives following the demolition of a warehouse under construction along the Spintex Road in Accra. The area has been declared a security zone by the national security but the big question is, why is the action chapel and other companies...

Tensions flared on Wednesday, July 30, during a demolition exercise at Spintex in Accra, as JoyNews reporter Carlos Carlony was detained by National Security operatives under unclear circumstances. According to a video footage, the situation escalated when an armed military officer allegedly assaulted a civilian who was engaged in conversation with the journalist. The officer...