President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill that seeks to repeal the Act establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The directive, contained in an official statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the President’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, underscores Mahama’s renewed commitment to strengthening the OSP as a central institution in Ghana’s anti-corruption architecture. According to the statement, the President’s request follows his recent public affirmation of support for the OSP during a meeting with the National Peace Council. He...
Mahama to Receive Constitutional Review Report on December 22
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the long-anticipated final report of the Constitutional Review Committee will be delivered to him on December 22. The Committee, chaired by Prof. H. Kwesi Prempeh, has spent several months gathering views from across the country on suggested revisions to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. According to the President, the team had previously provided him with a briefing, sharing highlights of its initial findings during a meeting held three weeks earlier. “They met me three weeks ago and made a presentation of some of the findings they were going to make. They are quite interesting. They...
Foreign Minister Ablakwa Condemns Israel Over Deportation of Ghanaians
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly criticized Israel’s recent treatment of Ghanaian citizens, following an incident at Ben Gurion International Airport on December 7. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, Mr. Ablakwa outlined the government’s response to the detention and subsequent deportation of several Ghanaian travelers, among them four members of a parliamentary delegation headed to Tel Aviv for an international cybersecurity conference. The episode, which has sparked widespread concern, saw the delegation held by Israeli authorities, with three of its members ultimately denied entry and placed on the next flight out. The...
Israel Apologises After Deportation of Ghanaians Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Israeli authorities have issued an apology following the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, urging calm in the ongoing diplomatic dispute. Appearing on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, Mr. Ablakwa stressed that Ghana would continue to respond firmly to any unjustified treatment of its citizens abroad. “The Israeli authorities have now apologised for the action they carried out and have called for de-escalation because we made it clear that if they deported 10 Ghanaians, we will deport 10, 20 will deport 20, 50 will deport 50. We are...
Bawumia Slams EC Over “Indecent Haste” in Kpandai Rerun
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has taken aim at the Electoral Commission (EC), accusing it of acting with “indecent haste” in announcing a rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election. Dr. Bawumia argued that the Commission’s decision disregards ongoing judicial proceedings at both the High Court and the Supreme Court involving New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate Matthew Nyindam. He maintained that it is inappropriate for the EC to move forward as though the legal challenges have been settled, when none of Nyindam’s appeals have yet been determined. Citing precedent, Dr. Bawumia pointed to the cases of Dan Kwasi Abodakpi and...
Study Uncovers Dangerous Heavy Metal Contamination in Food and Cosmetics
A new nationwide study has revealed disturbing levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury in food and cosmetic products sampled across all 16 regions of Ghana. The research, jointly conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and UNICEF, examined 1,691 samples of turmeric, cereal mixes, bentonite clay (commonly known as ayilo), kohl (kajikaji), and skin-lightening creams and lotions widely used by women and children. UNICEF health specialist Dr. Emmanuel Kyeremateng-Amoah disclosed that lead concentrations as high as 11,000 ppm (parts per million) were detected in some kohl samples—levels more than 100 times above the permissible limit of 20 ppm. He...
OSP Begins Trial of Ken Ofori-Atta and Seven Others Today
The high-profile prosecution involving 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences is expected to commence today at Criminal Court 5 in Accra, marking one of the most closely watched legal proceedings in recent years. The case, initiated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), lists eight accused persons and one corporate entity. According to information displayed on an official case summary poster, those named in the prosecution include individuals identified as Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, Isaac Crentsil, Ernest Darko Akore, Kwadwo Damoah, Emmanuel Kofi Nti, Evans Adusei, Ammiishaddai Owusu-Amoah, as well as the company Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML)....
Ghana Signs Seventh Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with Czech Republic
Ghana has signed its seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with the Czech Republic, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the country’s economy and strengthen international financial cooperation. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson on behalf of the Government of Ghana, and Mr. René Jakl, Director of the Claims and Recoveries Department at the Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation (EGAP), representing the Czech Republic. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Forson expressed Ghana’s gratitude to the Czech authorities, noting that the partnership reflects a spirit of mutual trust and continued cooperation. “On behalf of...
Gender Minister Receives Delegation on Dansoman Market Fire
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has received a delegation led by the Municipal Chief Executive for Ablekuma West, Hon. George Kpakpo Allotey, together with representatives of traders affected by the recent Dansoman market fire. The visit was to formally present a copy of the incident report to the Minister and to discuss coordinated response measures, recovery actions, and next steps needed to restore economic activities at the market. Presenting the report, the traders appealed for urgent support, including logistical and material assistance, financial relief, and the reconstruction of the market to...
EC Sets December 30 for Kpandai Parliamentary Election Rerun
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The decision follows a ruling by the Tamale High Court on Monday, November 24, 2025, which directed that the election be conducted within 30 days. The move was further reinforced after the Clerk to Parliament formally declared the Kpandai seat vacant on December 9, 2025. In a press release issued today, the Commission confirmed that the rerun will feature only the three candidates who contested the original 2024 Parliamentary Election in the constituency. This measure ensures the...