The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) Headquarters, in collaboration with Guinness Ghana PLC and supported by the Public Affairs Directorate (PAD) of the Ghana Police Service, has embarked on a week-long campaign to promote responsible driving and reduce drink-driving and speed-related incidents during the festive season. The campaign team visited the Accra–Nsawam–Kumasi Highway (N6) and the Anya–Awoshie Road, where motorists were sensitized on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and reminded to adhere strictly to stipulated speed limits. As part of the exercise, drivers who tested negative during breathalyzer checks received branded T-shirts and...
Stakeholders Convene to Strengthen Ghana’s Response to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through its Domestic Violence Secretariat, has convened a National Stakeholders’ Meeting to chart coordinated strategies for addressing Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (D/SGBV) in Ghana. The engagement brought together representatives from government agencies, non-governmental organisations, civil society, and other institutions central to preventing violence, protecting survivors, and strengthening national response mechanisms. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s broader push to promote multi-sectoral collaboration and enhance collective action against D/SGBV. In her welcome address, Madam Malonin Asibi, Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, underscored the importance of adopting a survivor-centred approach...
Attorney-General Details Wuntumi Farms Case Involving Exim Bank and IBAN Capital
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed further details surrounding the prosecution of Wontumi Farms Limited, citing evidence of financial irregularities involving Exim Bank and IBAN Capital Limited. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Dr. Ayine explained that on February 14, 2018, Exim Bank contracted IBAN Capital Limited — a financial technology company specializing in cash management and custom banking software — to provide a digital platform for salary payments, biometric cards, and point-of-sale terminals for farmhands expected to be employed by Wontumi Farms. Under the arrangement, Wontumi Farms was required to supply IBAN...
Wontumi Farms, Directors Charged Over GH₵24m EXIM Bank Loan Fraud
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that Wontumi Farms and its directors will face prosecution for alleged financial crimes amounting to more than GH₵24.2 million. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Dr. Ayine revealed that the decision follows investigations conducted by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). “In the circumstances, in the face of the evidence we have gathered in this investigation, thoroughly conducted by the Economic and Organized Crime Office, we have made the decision to prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors with defrauding by false pretenses, forgery, and causing financial...
Two Arrested for Firearm Possession After Chase at Kwame Nkrumah Circle
Two men have been arrested by the Kaneshie Divisional Police Command for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following a patrol operation at Kwame Nkrumah Circle. The suspects, identified as Kwame Boahen, 35, a plumber, and Alfred Ahassan, 32, a sachet water dealer, were intercepted on a Royal motorbike with a faded number plate on Saturday, December 20. According to the Ghana Police Service, the arrest stemmed from an incident the previous day when officers attempted a routine check on the motorbike. The suspects allegedly ignored police signals, abandoned the bike, and fled on foot before being apprehended after...
Ghana Launches Diaspora Awards Honouring Legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
The Foreign Ministry of Ghana has formally launched the Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Diaspora Awards, a new annual initiative celebrating the contributions of Ghanaians abroad and honouring the legacy of the country’s founding father. The ceremony, held last night in Accra, was marked by a symbolic moment as Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and former Member of Parliament, joined officials to inaugurate the awards. “It was the honour of a lifetime to do this with the distinguished Samia Nkrumah,” said one participant, describing the event as a tribute to the man hailed as the African of the Millennium....
Diaspora Summit 2025 Reaffirms Unity and Push for Reparatory Justice
The 2025 Diaspora Summit has reaffirmed the resilience and unity of Africans across the globe, underscoring a collective determination to pursue reparatory justice and dismantle racial discrimination. Speakers at the summit declared that “the blood that binds us together is stronger than the oceans that appear to separate us,” emphasizing solidarity in the face of historic injustices. Central to the discussions was Ghana’s commitment to advancing reparatory justice under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, who serves as the African Union Champion for Reparations. Ghana announced plans to table a landmark resolution at the United Nations next year, seeking...
Mahama to Receive Constitutional Review Committee’s Final Report Today
President John Dramani Mahama is set to receive the concluding report of the Constitutional Review Committee today, Monday, December 22, at the Presidency in Accra. The committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), was tasked with examining the 1992 Constitution and recommending reforms aimed at strengthening Ghana’s democratic governance framework. The report presentation, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., marks the culmination of months of nationwide consultations and technical assessments carried out by the eight-member panel. Members of the committee include Justice Sophia Adinyira, a retired Supreme Court Justice; Professor Kwame Karikari;...
Parliament Approves Renaming of Selected Universities
The Parliament of Ghana has passed legislation to rename several universities across the country. Under the new law: The C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences will now be called the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo. The S.D. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies will be renamed the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies. The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development will be known as the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi. The law was passed on Friday, December 19. Background to the Amendments The C.K. Tedam University of...
Parliament Approves GH₵357 Billion for 2026 Fiscal Year
Parliament has sanctioned government expenditure of GH₵357 billion for the 2026 financial year, following the passage of the Appropriation Number Two Bill, 2025. This approval authorizes the government to draw funds from the Consolidated Fund and other public accounts to implement its spending plans beginning January 1, 2026. A major share of the budget—GH₵90.7 billion—has been allocated to employee compensation, with GH₵81 billion specifically earmarked for public sector wages and salaries. An additional GH₵29.8 billion has been set aside to clear outstanding arrears. The bill’s passage guarantees the continuation of government programmes and services as outlined in the 2026 budget...