The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended Dr. Ibrahim Bukari, a former employee of Gambaga College of Education, for his courage and stewardship in responding to queries raised against him in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report. Committee Chairperson, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, directed Dr. Bukari to appear before the Committee to address concerns over an unserved bond...
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Mahama, Macron Deepen Ghana–France Ties at Élysée Talks
President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in Ghana–France relations. The meeting followed the successful conclusion of the One Health Summit in Lyon, which both leaders co-chaired. President Macron praised Mahama’s leadership at the summit and announced Ghana as...
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Ken Ofori-Atta Released from ICE Detention Following Court Order
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention after a judicial order on April 7, 2026. His legal representatives confirmed that he has since returned home to his family. In a statement issued by Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, the law firm representing Mr. Ofori-Atta, the...
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MoH Launches World Health Day 2026 with Strong Call to Stand with Science
The Ministry of Health has joined the global community to launch World Health Day 2026, urging stronger reliance on science and deeper collaboration across sectors to improve health outcomes. Reading a statement on behalf of the Ministry, Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said this year’s theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” reflects Ghana’s...
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NACOC Disrupts Drug Networks in Easter Security Sweep
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has concluded a four-day nationwide anti-drug operation across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, aimed at reinforcing national security and safeguarding public health during the Easter festivities. Acting on intelligence, NACOC officers targeted organised trafficking networks that often exploit holiday periods to expand illicit activities. Strategic stop-and-search exercises were conducted...
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President Mahama Begins Official Visit to Paris with High-Level Talks
President John Dramani Mahama today began a one-day official visit to France with a meeting with Gérard Larcher, President of the French Senate. He was received with a military ceremony before the bilateral discussions, which focused on trade and investment, regional security, counter-terrorism, and France’s support for maternal health and agriculture in Ghana. The talks...
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PAC Opens Zonal Hearings in Tamale on Auditor-General’s Reports
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament began its zonal public hearings in Tamale on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to scrutinise the management of public funds by various institutions. The hearings are focused on examining the Auditor-General’s reports on the utilisation of the District Assemblies Common Fund and other statutory funds for the financial year...
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Police Launch Manhunt After Kotoku Market Disturbance
The Accra Regional Police Command has begun a manhunt for suspects involved in a violent disturbance and unlawful discharge of firearms at the Kotoku Onion Market in the Adjen Kotoku District of the Amasaman Division. According to police, the incident on April 6, 2026, stemmed from disagreements among five onion sellers’ associations over the distribution...
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Forson Urges Renewed Commitment to EBID Capital Payments at 24th Governors’ Session
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on ECOWAS member states to honor their capital subscription obligations to the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), stressing that timely payments are critical to sustaining the Bank’s growth and impact. Speaking as Chairman of the Board of Governors at the 24th Ordinary Session of EBID...
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Mahama Nominates Fiscal Council Members to Strengthen Oversight
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five distinguished professionals to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council, a body mandated to enhance fiscal discipline and guide sound public financial management. The nominations, announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, were made pursuant to Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended by the...