In a significant move to strengthen the ties between Ghana and its global diaspora, President John Dramani Mahama, has appointed renowned media personality, fashion entrepreneurand cultural ambassador Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) as the Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs. KOD, a respected figure with vast experience in media, fashion and cultural advocacy, is widely recognized for...

John Dumelo, the Deputy Food and Agriculture Minister-designate, appeared before the Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, seeking approval for his new role. One of the notable moments during the vetting was when Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin questioned Dumelo about his affiliation with any secret societies within the Catholic Church, after Dumelo had expressed being...

Martin Amidu, a former Special Prosecutor, has made a startling claim that the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) declaration of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from Ghanaian justice is, in fact, a massive scam orchestrated by the government of Ghana. According to Amidu, the OSP’s invitation to Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, on...

Upon the disclosure of the high-profile in Ghana, with Kwaku Gyan, the Deputy to Gifty Oware Mensah, being taken into custody over allegations of “ghost names” on the government’s payroll. Meanwhile, Gifty Oware Mensah, the main figure implicated in the scandal, has gone into hiding and is currently on the run. The “ghost names” scandal...

Research into the poor performance of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party in the 2024 elections, particularly in the Ashanti Region, has dismissed religion and ethnicity as factors contributing to the party’s defeat. The study was conducted in all 47 constituencies and used both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data, where a...

The incident has ignited debate about Accra’s diplomatic ties with Washington and its duty to safeguard the well-being of its nationals overseas. Legislators are seeking clarity on the expulsion process and the alleged mistreatment of Ghanaian deportees in US custody. They are also pushing for tangible solutions to mitigate the socio-economic impact of deportations on...

Former Education Minister, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) amidst unclear circumstances. His lawyers are actively seeking bail for his release. The detention of Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, a renowned figure in Ghana’s education sector, has sparked interest and concern. His tenure as Education Minister under the John Agyekum Kufour administration...