By Wilhelmina Oddoye Ghana’s efforts to reach a deal with two bondholder groups (one “international” group of Western asset managers and hedge funds, and another including regional African banks) to restructure $13 billion of international bonds has proven futile. The regional African bondholder group had rejected part of the proposed rework, including an option to retain the original value of …

The Ministry of Transport has instructed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver found charging new transport fares beyond the established rates, which places undue financial strain on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, the Ministry clarified that, negotiations for updated public transport …

The founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, asserts that the country is being run by people such as Ken Ofori-Atta and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko instead of President Akufo-Addo. In a message directed at the president, a well-known and controversial pastor expressed his disappointment with the president’s handling of the country during his two terms in office. Rev. Owusu-Bempah, …

Five Electoral Commission (EC) officials have been interdicted over the alleged theft of some Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigations. Dr Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, revealed this information while updating on the case of the missing devices. He stressed that transferring the suspects to …

BY: Angelina Tukpe In a heartfelt message shared on Twitter on April 15th, 2024, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, extended his congratulations and admiration to Former President H.E. John Mahama for his consistent efforts in elevating Ghana’s reputation on the global stage. Ablakwa highlighted the recent translation of Mahama’s book, “My First Coup D’Etat: …

Angelina Tukpe Frank Nutifafa, a member of the communication team for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has shed light on the downfall of Kwesi Nyantakyi, former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to Nutifafa, Nyantakyi’s popularity was rooted in two pillars: his prominent position within the GFA and the infamous Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposé. Speaking on the AM …

BY: Angelina Tukpe During a recent appearance on Adoatv’s “AM Ghana show,” Mr. Frank Nutifafa, a prominent figure within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), made a significant revelation regarding the former Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi. Nutifafa disclosed that Nyantakyi had been rushed to the hospital just one day before the highly anticipated elections. This revelation came amidst speculation …

BY: Angelina Tukpe In recent years, Ghana has found itself thrust into the spotlight of a global conversation on climate change, particularly due to its alarming increase in temperatures. Yaw Agyeman Boafo, a senior research fellow at the University of Ghana’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, sheds light on the unprecedented weather patterns plaguing the nation. Unusual Weather …

By: Mary Wellington Police brutality is a known issue in Ghana, but another common problem is the police’s tendency to extort money from drivers, with or without cause. This practice has greatly diminished the respect that people have for the Ghana Police Force. It is often done in public, with officers shaking down drivers for sums of money due to …

By Janet Dumas March inflation has increased to 25.8 percent, a rise from the 23.2 percent observed in February 2024, indicating a 2.6 percentage point surge. The inflation rate in food also rose, moving from 27.0 percent in February to 29.6 percent in March. Meanwhile, non-food inflation for March was reported at 22.6 percent. Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim …