The vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, President John Mahama’s nominee for Chief Justice, was marred by controversy today after the Minority Caucus in Parliament formally rejected the nomination and withdrew from the vetting process. The boycott was announced by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin following a prolonged exchange with Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, which resulted in...
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SML Sues Special Prosecutor Over Alleged Unlawful Equipment Seizure
Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) has initiated legal proceedings at the High Court in Accra, accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of illegally confiscating its servers and other critical equipment during a raid that reportedly led to the “immediate collapse” of a nationwide system used to monitor petroleum and mineral resources. In a...
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25 Arrested in Crackdown on Illegal Gold Trade in Accra
In a decisive move to curb illicit activities in the gold sector, the Ghana Gold Board, working in concert with the Goldbod Taskforce and National Security operatives, has arrested 25 individuals—comprising both foreign nationals and Ghanaians—for engaging in illegal gold trading, smelting, and assaying. The arrests stemmed from two coordinated operations conducted at Dome Pillar...
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CJ Nominee Vetted Amid Minority Walkout
The President’s nominee for Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today for vetting, amid a dramatic walkout by Minority members. Led by Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the opposition members exited the Committee Room after registering their protest and voting against the nominee. Afenyo-Markin insisted that the Committee’s final report must...
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Ghana Signs Sixth Bilateral Debt Agreement with Germany
Ghana has taken another significant step in its economic recovery efforts with the signing of a bilateral debt agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany. The agreement, signed earlier today by Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and German Ambassador Frederik Landshöft, marks the sixth such accord under Ghana’s ongoing debt restructuring programme. Describing...
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Ex-GIIF Board Member Denies Approval of Sky Train Project in Court Testimony
Former member of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Board, Yaw Odame-Darkwa has testified before the High Court in Accra that the contentious Sky Train initiative was never sanctioned by the Board during his time in office. Odame-Darkwa appeared as the lead prosecution witness in the ongoing $2 million financial loss trial involving former GIIF...
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NPP Flags Constitutional Issues in Baffoe-Bonnie’s Chief Justice Nomination
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has voiced firm opposition to the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, labeling the process a serious threat to Ghana’s constitutional framework and the autonomy of the judiciary. In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP declared, “The NPP will witness this...
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Tensions Flare Between Afenyo-Markin and Ayariga Over Chief Justice Vetting
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Majority caucus in Parliament of demonstrating insincerity during the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who was nominated by President Mahama to serve as Chief Justice. The confrontation erupted when Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga challenged Afenyo-Markin’s characterization of the nominee as a “disputed nominee,” arguing that the term was...
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Passport Application Fee Slashed by 30%, New Rate Effective November 13
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed a downward adjustment in passport application charges, lowering the cost from GH₵500 to GH₵350. This change reflects a 30% cut in fees. The updated pricing will be implemented starting Thursday, November 13, 2025. The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to make essential services more accessible...
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President Mahama to Launch ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Initiative on November 12
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister responsible for Government Communications, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will formally inaugurate the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12. Although comprehensive information about the programme has yet to be released, it is anticipated to center on community upliftment and youth empowerment, aligning with the administration’s...