As Ghana marks 60 years of its national currency, the Minority in Parliament has called for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to be acknowledged for his contributions to the stability of the Ghana Cedi. The Bank of Ghana on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, launched a year-long celebration of the milestone at the Accra International Conference Centre, under the theme: …

Ghana’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has invited the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, for questioning over his recent revelation that he rejected a GH¢4 million bribe intended to derail the rollout of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) policy. Mr. Kotey’s disclosure — made during …

The Minority in Parliament is challenging the pace of Ghana’s judicial transition, filing a motion to suspend all proceedings related to the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. At the core of the Minority’s motion is a constitutional and procedural argument: that ongoing court cases contesting the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo create uncertainty …

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has cautioned businesses and the general public against trading or pricing goods and services in foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, stressing that the Ghana cedi remains the country’s only legal tender. Speaking at the official launch of the Cedi@60 celebration in Accra, Dr. Forson urged Ghanaians to demonstrate patriotism by preserving …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will today, Tuesday, October 28, officially launch a year-long celebration to mark 60 years of the cedi, Ghana’s enduring symbol of economic sovereignty and national identity. The official launch of the Cedi@60 commemoration will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre under the theme: “60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability, …

The High Court has withdrawn the bench warrant it earlier issued for the arrest of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The decision came after Chairman Wontumi appeared in court shortly after the warrant was issued on Tuesday morning. According to court records, the bench warrant was issued …

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has officially announced his intention to contest for the party’s National Chairmanship position in the upcoming national officers’ election. In a statement titled “Declaration of Intention to Contest the National Chairmanship Position of the New Patriotic Party,” Mr. Afoko said his decision follows deep reflection and widespread encouragement from …

Source: Public Affairs Unit. MLJE The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has commended two health workers for their bravery and professionalism in helping a pregnant woman deliver safely under difficult conditions in a remote part of the Wa East District of the Upper West Region. The two health workers – Senior Enrolled Nurse Iddris …

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to tackle youth unemployment through robust international partnerships, following a high-level working visit to Germany. During the visit, Dr. Pelpuo received a commemorative plaque from Dr. Bernd Garstka, CEO of the German-based organization BFW (Berufsförderungswerk der Bauindustrie NRW), in recognition of Ghana’s steadfast collaboration …

The Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, will take place at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation. Historically known as an enthronement, the Installation marks the symbolic start of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s public ministry in the Church of England and across the Anglican Communion. Rooted in centuries of tradition, the …