The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Agyei, of allegedly colluding to unlawfully withdraw GH¢1.4 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) account at the Bank of Ghana. According to the group, the alleged withdrawal, which occurred in November 2025, follows an earlier removal of …

President John Mahama has conveyed his profound sorrow and regret over the calamitous incident that befell the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, claiming the lives of six young women who had harbored aspirations of serving their nation. In a poignant address at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Poultry Initiative in Kumasi, …

The Minister for Labour,Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, on Wednesday evening visited the 37 Military Hospital to sympathize with victims of the tragic incident that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. Dr. Pelpuo expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate loss of lives and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also interacted with the injured, offering …

President John Dramani Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to check on victims of the tragic stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium. During his visit to the hospital’s emergency ward, the President received briefings from medical officials on the condition of the injured and the ongoing response efforts. Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson and other government officials accompanied him. …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has suspended its recruitment exercise following a devastating stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium, which claimed six lives and left dozens injured. The incident occurred when thousands of hopeful applicants gathered at the stadium, leading to severe overcrowding and chaos at the entrance points. President John Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital to console the victims …

Gifty Oware Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has been released from custody after meeting the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the Accra High Court. The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, confirmed her release in an interview on Channel One TV, noting that her former superior, Osei Assibey …

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, President of the Asogli Traditional Area, and former President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, the renowned business mogul, has pledged his full support for the upcoming Tour du Ghana, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to sports and tourism development in Ghana. Celebrated for his visionary leadership, philanthropy, and passion for national …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed six fatalities following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium during an ongoing recruitment exercise. Earlier reports had suggested 12 deaths, creating confusion before the military clarified the actual toll. A total of 28 people were taken to the 37 Military Hospital for treatment. Of these, six have died, five are in the …

The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces, has arrested more than 300 suspects in an ongoing joint security operation across parts of the Ahafo Region. The coordinated exercise covers communities including Hwidiem, Kenyasi, Goaso, and Mehame and is aimed at combating crime, maintaining public order, and ensuring community safety. Police sources described the operation as progressing …

The Attorney-General’s Department has defended the government’s actions in a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of financial transactions linked to the National Cathedral project. The case, filed in 2024 by private citizen Jonathan Amable, seeks several declarations against the government. Among other reliefs, Mr. Amable is asking the Court to declare that financing the National Cathedral from the Consolidated …