Ghana’s overall public debt saw a notable reduction during the first six months of 2025, based on fresh figures released by the Bank of Ghana. The nation’s debt burden shrank by GH¢139 billion, decreasing from GH¢752.1 billion in January to GH¢613.0 billion by the close of June. This reflects a major shift in the country’s...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Forestry Raid: GCAG Demands Probe Into National Security Attack On Ashanti Offices
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) is demanding swift action following what it describes as a “shameful and unlawful” raid by National Security operatives on three Forestry Commission offices in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitness accounts, more than 15 armed agents stormed the Bekwai, Nkawie, and Offinso district offices, forcibly locking the facilities, damaging...
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Parliament Approves Four Deputy Minister Nominees
Parliament has given the green light to four Deputy Minister nominees following the adoption of the Appointments Committee’s report. The House, acting on a consensus recommendation from the Committee, approved the appointments of: Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro – Deputy Minister for Transport Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North – Deputy Minister...
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NPP Willing to Support Government in Resolving Bawku Crisis – Frimpong Kodua
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has affirmed that the Opposition New Patriotic Party is fully prepared to collaborate with the government in addressing the persistent conflict in Bawku. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Accra, Mr. Kodua who previously served as Chief Executive...
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Minority Rebuts Forex Claims: “Cedi no apicki, But Abochi get the Dollars”
The Minority in Parliament has contested assertions made in the mid-year budget presentation concerning Ghana’s foreign currency reserves and balance of payments status. The caucus accused the government of trying to claim credit for progress that was actually achieved under the previous administration. “The Minister’s attempt to disassociate today’s gains from yesterday’s effort is both...
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Three File to Contest NDC Primaries in Akwatia Constituency By Election
Three aspirants have picked up nomination forms to contest the forthcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Akwatia Constituency. The aspirants include former legislator Henry Boakye, current NDC Akwatia Constituency Secretary Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and Erasmus Koney Ali. Per the party’s official schedule, these candidates along with any others who file nominations before...
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Lands Minister Calls for Legal Action Against Fake Security Operatives Who Shut Down Bekwai Forestry Office
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has strongly denounced the forcible shutdown of the Bekwai District Office of the Forestry Commission by a group of armed individuals masquerading as National Security personnel. In a Facebook post on Monday, July 28, the Minister labeled the incident as “brazen and unlawful” urging swift...
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GNCCI Urges Bank of Ghana to Slash Policy Rate by 3% to Spur Business Growth
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) is appealing to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to lower the Monetary Policy Rate by a minimum of 300 basis points (3%) in order to stimulate economic activity. The Chamber points to improving macroeconomic indicators and the necessity of loosening the current restrictive monetary stance. In...
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NSS Scandal: A-G Attributes Delay in Charges to GH¢80m Discrepancy in BoG Account
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has clarified the government’s postponement in initiating legal proceedings related to the National Service Secretariat (NSS) scandal, attributing it to the discovery of crucial new financial information. During the Government Accountability Series held at Jubilee House on Monday, 28th July, Dr Ayine revealed that the anticipated...
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Minority Slams Government for Repackaging Road Projects in Mid-Year Budget
The Minority in Parliament has taken aim at the government, accusing it of political insincerity for allegedly rebranding existing road projects under the newly unveiled “Big Push Programme” featured in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review. The group contends that many of the road initiatives highlighted by the government were originally conceived, planned, or initiated under...