Credit: The Point of View on Channel One TV The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Prof. Alexander Bilson Darku, has challenged claims that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) incurred a US$1.7 billion loss under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) in 2025. His comments come amid growing debate over a reported US$1.7 billion loss associated …
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Credit: The Point of View on Channel One TV The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has opposed a proposal by the Constitutional Review Committee to increase Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years. Former Chief Justice and IEA Fellow, Sophia Akuffo, said the institute believes the current four-year tenure should be maintained. She made the position known on Channel …
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The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has ordered a reduction in the scope of work for two contractors working on the Wenchi–Bole road project following concerns over delays in construction. China International Water and Electric Corporation and Poly Changda Engineering Company were initially contracted to construct separate 50-kilometre stretches of the Western Corridor road. However, after assessing …
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Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has raised concerns about the management of Ghana’s state-owned institutions over the past eight years, pointing to recent improvements at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). According to him, the reported performance of the two institutions under the current administration raises questions about how public resources were …
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By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo A violent midnight clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality has forced the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to order the immediate, temporary closure of both institutions today, following widespread destruction and arson across both campuses. The violent confrontation, which erupted around 2:00 …
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The High Court has dismissed an application by accused persons in the National Petroleum Authority (NPA)–Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) corruption case seeking to have the charges against them struck out.The ruling means the substantive trial can proceed, according to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which announced the decision on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.The accused had asked the …
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by Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Frustrated residents across the Ga Central Municipality, including Santa Maria and Sowutuom, took to the streets in a major protest today, demanding immediate, high-capacity drainage infrastructure after recent torrential rains submerged homes and destroyed lifelong property. Protesters say the municipality’s existing infrastructure is utterly incapable of handling heavy downpours, leaving families to repeatedly rebuild their …
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By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a review application filed by Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeking to overturn a previous ruling that rejected his bid to stop court hearings during the annual legal vacation. A three-member panel of the apex court delivered the verdict on Wednesday, effectively ending the lawmaker’s legal challenge …
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President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state-owned institutions with immediate effect, the Presidency has announced. The decision, communicated on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, affects institutions operating across several critical sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including petroleum, mining, housing, sports, banking and infrastructure. The institutions affected are: Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) Volta …
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Residents of Santa Maria, Sowutuom and other communities in the Ga Central Municipality have demonstrated against persistent flooding, demanding urgent action to address the drainage challenges in the area.The residents say recurring floods over the years have caused serious damage to homes, vehicles and household belongings, while previous interventions have failed to provide a permanent solution.They said recent rains sent …
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