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Mahama petitioned to dissolve committee probing Chief Justice

May 20, 2025

A Ghanaian citizen, Alfred Ababio Kumi, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, requesting the immediate dissolution of the five-member committee constituted to investigate petitions for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The petition alleges serious breaches of judicial conduct by members of the committee that, according to the petitioner, undermine the...

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...

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...

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....

CID investigators demand Ntim-Fordjour from Speaker Bagbin

May 19, 2025

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, requesting the release of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, for criminal investigations. He is being sought in connection with a GH₵ 600,000, cash-for-contract scandal. He allegedly took money from...

FDA Issues Urgent Warning Against Two Cannabis-Infused Alcoholic Beverages

May 18, 2025

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a critical warning to the public regarding the sale and consumption of two alcoholic beverages: Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990. Both products have been found to contain cannabis extracts and are classified as unsafe for human consumption. The FDA has highlighted that these beverages are...

Spare Parts Dealers Urged to Reduce Prices Following Cedi Appreciation

May 18, 2025

Vehicle owners and transport operators are set to benefit from a potential price drop in spare parts, as the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Greater Accra Region has directed its members to lower prices in response to recent gains by the cedi against major international currencies, particularly the US dollar. This decision...

Franklin Cudjoe Urges Delay in ECG Privatisation Plans

May 17, 2025

Franklin Cudjoe, the head of Imani Africa, has advised the Ghanaian government to reconsider its intentions to privatise certain operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The government has recently expressed its intention to privatise specific aspects of ECG’s operations. However, Cudjoe believes that this initiative should be postponed for a minimum of one...