President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed growing calls for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the demands as premature and urging that the institution be given more time to deliver on its mandate. Debate over the relevance and effectiveness of the OSP has intensified in recent weeks, with critics arguing that the office has not …

President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, officially abolishing the 1% levy imposed on the consumption of goods, services, and imports during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The repeal follows Parliament’s approval last month and forms part of the government’s broader commitment to eliminating so-called “nuisance taxes” in a bid …

Daniel Nsala Wakpal, the 2024 parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpandai Constituency, has filed a contempt application against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, for allegedly refusing to comply with a High Court order mandating a rerun of the parliamentary election. According to court documents, Justice Emmanuel Bart-Plange Brew of the High …

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has sharply criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, accusing him of failing to act independently in the Kpandai parliamentary election dispute. During an appearance on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, December 10, Aboagye said the developments surrounding the Kpandai seat amount to “the most shocking and …

A fresh wave of political tension has erupted following the High Court’s order for a rerun of the Kpandai Parliamentary election, a decision that has sharply divided Parliament and heightened scrutiny on the Electoral Commission (EC). The ruling, delivered by Justice Maneul Bart-Plange Brew, found that the electoral irregularities uncovered in court were so widespread and severe that they could …

An analysis of accommodation costs has revealed extraordinary price surges in the cities slated to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following the confirmation of the tournament schedule, hotels across the United States, Canada, and Mexico have implemented an increased rate for the period of the event. Data indicates that room rates around opening matches in the 16 host cities …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its full support for the embattled Member of Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency, Matthew Nyindam, as he contests the High Court ruling that annulled his election victory. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye declared that the party stands firmly behind Nyindam as he navigates …

The Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court in Accra has granted bail to former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others after adopting—and modifying—the core bail conditions earlier set by Criminal Court 3. The court noted that although the previous charge sheet had been withdrawn and replaced with a new, expanded …

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has sharply criticised the High Court judge who ordered a rerun of the parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency, describing the ruling as unjust, flawed, and an act of judicial overreach. Justice Emmanuel Bart Plange Brew of the High Court in Tamale …

By Elizabeth Tamakloe The future of Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again taken centre stage in national discourse, stirring intense debate across political, legal, and civil society circles. As discussions continue over whether the OSP should be scrapped or strengthened, the controversy has reopened deep concerns about the country’s long-standing fight against corruption, and the institutions …