The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has directed the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to clamp down on vigilantism and prevent the formation of unauthorised self-defence groups across the country. Mr Muntaka warned that the growing practice of chiefs, political parties, individuals and other organisations forming groups to provide their own protection posed a threat to national peace …

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has vowed to continue defending the New Patriotic Party (NPP) despite mounting criticism and personal attacks over his position on reported losses linked to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). Mr Afenyo-Markin said he would not be distracted by insults directed at him as he pursues what he believes is the truth about the reported …

The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application filed by Ofoase Ayirebi Member of Parliament, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeking to suspend proceedings arising from warrants issued by the Chief Justice allowing some High Court judges to conduct criminal trials during the legal vacation. The Court, presided over by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, held that Mr Oppong Nkrumah had failed to …