The Majority in Parliament has argued that the 10 per cent royalty arrangement signed by the Akufo-Addo administration with Barari DV Ghana Limited for lithium mining contradicts Ghana’s current legal framework. The caucus explained that under the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2010, mining firms are subject to a fixed royalty rate of 5 per...
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Group Submits Petition for Removal of Special Prosecutor to President
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has assured Ghanaians that no citizen should feel intimidated when exercising their constitutional rights, following the submission of a petition to President John Dramani Mahama seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. The petition was delivered after a march dubbed “Agro Ne Fom,” organised by a group of citizens...
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President Mahama grants IGP Yohuno a two-year tenure extension.
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a two-year extension for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, based on a recommendation from the Police Council. The extension will allow IGP Yohuno to continue steering ongoing police reforms and strengthening national security operations. According to sources, the decision is intended to ensure continuity in security...
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Supreme Court Allows Democracy Hub to Join Wesley Girls’ Case as Amicus Curiae
The Supreme Court has authorized Democracy Hub to participate in the case against Wesley Girls’ Senior High School as amicus curiae, permitting the organization to present legal submissions to aid the Court’s consideration. Through this decision, Democracy Hub, led by Oliver Barker-Vormawor, is allowed to share its views on claims that the school restricts Muslim...
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Supreme Court Orders Wesley Girls SHS to Answer Allegations Over Muslim Students’ Rights
The Supreme Court has directed Wesley Girls’ Senior High School to formally respond to allegations that it prevents Muslim students from practising their religion, the central issue in a suit filed by private legal practitioner, Shafic Osman. The Court on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, gave the school 14 days to provide answers to the factual...
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AG Files Response to Lawsuit Alleging Religious Bias at Wesley Girls SHS
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has submitted an official reply to a legal action contesting what the plaintiffs describe as unfair religious practices at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School (SHS). The case, lodged on December 24, 2024, by private lawyer Shafic Osman, invokes the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction under Articles 2(1)(b) and...
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Human Rights Court Dismisses Ofori-Atta’s Application
The Human Rights Court on Tuesday dismissed an application by former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, seeking permission to amend his writ and obtain discovery in his ongoing legal battle. The application is part of a series of suits filed by Mr. Ofori-Atta challenging his designation as a wanted person and the arrest warrant issued...
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Minority Caucus Faults High Court Ruling on Kpandai Parliamentary Election
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised strong concerns over the High Court ruling that nullified the 2024 parliamentary election results for the Kpandai Constituency, describing the decision as inconsistent with the facts of the electoral process. In a statement issued on 24th November 2025 and signed by Minority Leader Osafohen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the...
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Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Dies at 89
Celebrated Indian actor Dharmendra, one of Bollywood’s most enduring screen icons, has passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai after weeks of recurring hospital stays. Dharmendra, who was set to mark his 90th birthday on December 8, rose to prominence as one of India’s most recognizable film stars, dominating the silver screen through...
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SEC Warns Public Against Fraudulent Investment Schemes on TV
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned the public after uncovering 33 television stations broadcasting suspected fraudulent “money-doubling” investment programmes across the country. In a statement, the Commission explained that these schemes lure unsuspecting viewers with promises of extraordinarily high returns at little or no risk — a well-known tactic used to defraud investors....