Bernard Antwi Bosiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been given a final opportunity to file his witness statements in the ongoing Samreboi illegal mining case. The High Court’s decision follows his failure to meet an April 14, 2026 deadline. Bosiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, is facing allegations that he authorised mining activities on his …
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The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed a significant increase in funding to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), with disbursements rising from GH¢362 million in 2024 to GH¢5 billion in 2025. According to the Minister, the funds were released through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), marking a major improvement in financial support …
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Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has disclosed that all 9,090 assembly members nationwide received monthly allowances exceeding GHS1,000 between April and December 2025, describing the move as a significant step toward recognising and motivating grassroots leadership. He explained that the payments followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama, who approved a monthly allowance of GHS1,300 for each assembly member. …
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President John Dramani Mahama has toured ongoing construction of a cardiology centre at the Tamale Teaching Hospital as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Northern Region. The facility, being developed under the MahamaCares (Ghana Medical Trust Fund), is expected to strengthen specialised healthcare delivery, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Once completed, the centre will focus on …
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President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s determination to maintain inflation within single digits, following a notable decline to 3.2%. The commitment is part of wider efforts to stabilise the economy through disciplined fiscal policies and careful financial management. Addressing participants at a citizen engagement held at the University for Development Studies on Sunday, April 19, the President said …
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The government is set to digitise how Ghanaians report power outages, introducing a WhatsApp-based system designed to make fault reporting faster and more efficient. The initiative, announced by Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, aims to eliminate delays linked to traditional call centres and improve communication between electricity providers and consumers. Speaking on the final day of the …
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The General Jurisdiction Division 10 of the High Court in Accra has directed the Attorney-General to immediately assume control of all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), pending formal authorization. In a significant ruling, the court also declared all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP null and void, effectively halting multiple cases across …
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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has reaffirmed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill remains a key national priority, despite concerns that it is not among Ghana’s most urgent challenges. Speaking in an interview, the Ningo-Prampram MP argued that government has the capacity to address multiple issues simultaneously, stressing that the controversial …
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The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called for the establishment of constituency offices for all Members of Parliament (MPs), describing it as essential to strengthening Ghana’s decentralisation agenda. He made the remarks at the Kasoa Traditional Leaders and Stakeholders Forum, an engagement aimed at discussing development issues with residents and local authorities. Push to …
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Members of the Joint Association of Port Transport Drivers (JAPTU) have announced plans to embark on a sit-down strike from April 14 to 17, citing what they describe as unfair regulatory measures introduced by the Ghana Shippers Authority. The union, which represents more than 11,000 drivers operating within the port enclave, warns that the action will proceed unless the government …
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