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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 …

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 The court noted that although the previous charge sheet had been withdrawn and replaced with a new, expanded …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 …

A contractual dispute has emerged at Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club. It has come to light that the club has failed to fulfil its financial obligations to members of its squad for the past three months, leading to formal legal action. The situation has been brought into focus by a formal termination notice issued on behalf of player Hamza …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious initiative to retool and modernise health facilities across Ghana, aiming to position the country at the forefront of Africa’s health transformation agenda. Speaking at the WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, the president explained that the initiative aligns with continental priorities under Agenda 2063, Africa’s New Public Health …

The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a letter officially notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) that the Kpandai parliamentary seat has become vacant, following a High Court order for a rerun of the constituency’s election. Parliament formally notified the EC of the vacancy on Monday, December 8, 2025. The notice stemmed from a directive issued by the …