The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has called on the government to step in and settle an outstanding electricity debt of GH¢13.6 million, describing it as a legacy liability that arose from shared state infrastructure. The appeal was made during President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to the state broadcaster, where the Director-General, Prof. Amin Alhassan, explained...
Lawyers for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta are preparing to contest moves that could see him deported to Ghana, following his detention by United States immigration officials for overstaying his visa. Mr Ofori-Atta was taken into custody on Tuesday by officers of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), initiating a legal process that could result...
A large group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates from the 2024 general elections has formally declared support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primaries slated for January 31, 2026. The endorsement, announced at a press conference on Thursday, January 8, 2026, strengthens internal backing for Dr Bawumia, who served as...
His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, paid a landmark visit to the Bank of Ghana’s Head Office at Bank Square on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, accompanied by a delegation of over 20 paramount and divisional chiefs. The revered monarch was warmly received by Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama and senior officials of the...
Ghana wrapped up 2025 with a significant economic milestone as headline inflation dropped to 5.4% in December, marking the twelfth consecutive month of decline. This latest figure represents a sharp fall from 6.3% in November and a dramatic year-on-year drop from 23.8% in December 2024. The Ministry of Finance described the development as a major...
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has indicated that any revision of transport fares will be undertaken when circumstances allow, despite growing calls on operators to reduce charges following recent declines in fuel prices. The union’s stance comes as energy policy analysts and industry watchers renew appeals for transport operators to pass on savings...
A formal public notice issued by the law firm MINKAH-PREMO, OSEI-BONSU, BRUCE-CATHLINE & PARTNERS has confirmed the detention of Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the statement dated 7 January 2026 and signed by Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo Esq., Mr. Ofori-Atta was detained over...
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed that 2.5 per cent of petroleum royalty revenue be allocated to the Ghana Scholarship Authority to address its growing financial challenges. Mr. Iddrisu made the proposal during the swearing-in ceremony of the Governing Council of the Authority. He revealed that the Scholarship Authority is currently saddled with...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place on Thursday, January 15, in Rabat, Morocco. This year’s edition will be historic, as the tournament expands to feature 16 teams for the first time since its inception. The draw is scheduled...
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has rejected claims by the Minority Caucus in Parliament that the licensing of Bawa Rock Limited under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) scheme creates a monopoly. The civil society group described the allegations as misleading, politically charged, and lacking industry context. In a statement issued on Wednesday, LMWG cautioned...