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SML–GRA Case: Court Adjourns Trial of Ken Ofori-Atta and Seven Others

The case involving former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others, who are facing charges relating to the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has been adjourned to a later date. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announced the adjournment in a Facebook post on Monday, November 24, 2025, indicating …

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Tamale High Court Orders Rerun of Kpandai Parliamentary Election Within 30 Days

The Tamale High Court has ordered a rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election, directing that a fresh poll be conducted within 30 days from today. The ruling, delivered by His Lordship Emmanuel Brew Plange, follows a legal challenge to the outcome of the 2024 parliamentary election in the constituency. The petition, filed by former Member of Parliament and National Democratic …

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EC Staff Petitions President Mahama for Removal of Jean Mensa and Deputies

A staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate the removal of the Chairperson of the Commission, Jean Mensa, along with her two deputies—Dr. Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey—over allegations of misconduct he believes threaten the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system. In a statement issued on Monday, November …

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Gender Minister Visits Assault Survivor, Assures Full Support

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited the woman who was physically assaulted by her estranged husband in a widely circulated viral video. During the visit, the Minister expressed solidarity with the survivor and assured her of the Ministry’s full support, including psychosocial assistance, legal guidance, and welfare interventions to ensure …

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Fitch Solutions Projects Strong Economic Outlook for Ghana in 2026

Fitch Solutions is forecasting robust economic growth for Ghana in 2026, predicting that the country will outperform many of its emerging-market peers. The UK-based research and risk-analysis firm attributes its optimistic outlook to Ghana’s solid macroeconomic performance in 2025, with expectations that the momentum will carry into the next year. Speaking at the 2026 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) post-budget forum held on …

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Bono Region Records Nearly 20,000 People Living With HIV – GAC Raises Alarm

The Bono Region has recorded 19,979 people living with HIV and AIDS, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Ahmed Ibrahim Bambila, has disclosed. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bono Regional Committee of the Ghana AIDS Commission (RECCOM) in Sunyani on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Mr. Bambila described the figures as …

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GTA Boss Engages IGP on Security Preparations for December in GH Festivities

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has paid a working visit to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohonu, at the Police Headquarters to discuss comprehensive security measures ahead of this year’s December in GH celebrations. The high-level meeting, attended by all Commissioners of the Ghana Police Service, focused on strategies to …

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Health Minister Commissions Ghana’s First Public Health Operations Response Centre

Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has commissioned Ghana’s first Public Health Operations Response Centre at Pantang, a major coordination hub established by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to bolster the country’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The facility, handed over to the Ghana Health Service through the Ministry of Health, is expected to significantly …

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