Bernard Antwi Bosiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been given a final opportunity to file his witness statements in the ongoing Samreboi illegal mining case. The High Court’s decision follows his failure to meet an April 14, 2026 deadline. Bosiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, is facing allegations that he authorised mining activities on his …

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed a significant increase in funding to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), with disbursements rising from GH¢362 million in 2024 to GH¢5 billion in 2025. According to the Minister, the funds were released through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), marking a major improvement in financial support …

Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has disclosed that all 9,090 assembly members nationwide received monthly allowances exceeding GHS1,000 between April and December 2025, describing the move as a significant step toward recognising and motivating grassroots leadership. He explained that the payments followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama, who approved a monthly allowance of GHS1,300 for each assembly member. …