Parliament has approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana, following a heated vetting process and an intense debate on the Appointments Committee’s report. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting on Monday, November 10, was marked by a dramatic walkout by Minority Members of Parliament, who vehemently rejected his nomination. The Minority Caucus cited ongoing court cases …

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has strongly dismissed suggestions that the executive branch of government exerts control over his actions or influences the work of Parliament. Responding to remarks made by Asante-Akim Central MP, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, during Thursday’s parliamentary debate on the Appointments Committee’s report regarding Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Mr. Bagbin said …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to purchase surplus maize from farmers struggling with the ongoing glut across the country. The move forms part of the government’s broader strategy to curb food wastage, strengthen national food security, and preserve surplus produce for future use. Speaking at …