The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has taken issue with Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, accusing him of inconsistent and partisan conduct in relation to the Kpandai parliamentary re-run. Speaking on Joy Midday News, Mr Awuah questioned why the Speaker permitted the Clerk of Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy, despite a motion for stay of execution still pending before the court. He argued that the Speaker’s stance runs counter to established practice, where legal proceedings were allowed to conclude before a seat was declared vacant in similar circumstances. “It’s a...
BoG Pumps $10 Billion into Forex Market to Stabilise Cedi
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has injected close to $10 billion into the foreign exchange market since January 2025 in a bid to stabilise the cedi. This amount represents the total dollars sold to commercial banks and businesses to meet their foreign currency needs, a measure that has played a key role in supporting the local currency. The intervention, which spans January through the first week of December 2025, is part of what officials describe as a “dollar intervention.” Sources close to the Central Bank told Joy Business that the move is aimed at meeting market demand for dollars rather...
GoldBod Supports Community Groups, Medical Needs and Development Initiatives
The Special Intervention Programme Unit of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has provided financial assistance to selected individuals and organisations as part of efforts to support social development and empower communities across the country. The support, presented as cash donations, was aimed at strengthening initiatives that promote inclusion, welfare and grassroots development. Beneficiaries included the Ghana Blind Sports Federation, which works to advance participation and excellence in parasports, and the Joberg Foundation, known for its role in community development and social welfare. Also receiving support was Madam Helen Adu Yanney, who was given urgent medical assistance to undergo a critical...
Ghana Police Probe Viral Kidnapping Claim Involving American Visitor
Ghana’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a viral video in which an American citizen, Arianna Naomi Mackey, claimed she was kidnapped and robbed in Accra by men she alleged were police officers. According to a press release dated December 9, 2025, the Ghana Police Service said the woman alleged she was abducted by five masked men purported to be officers on snap-check duty in the capital and robbed of an unspecified amount of money. Preliminary police findings indicate the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra, where Mackey and two companions were staying. Investigators confirmed...
Mahama to Receive Final Bawku Peace Mediation Report
President John Dramani Mahama will on Thursday, December 11, 2025, formally receive the concluding report on the Bawku peace mediation initiative at a ceremony to be held at the Jubilee House. The submission of the document marks a major milestone in the nationwide drive to bring lasting resolution to the protracted unrest in Bawku and surrounding communities. The report is the outcome of extensive mediation efforts spearheaded by the Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, whose stewardship has been pivotal to Ghana’s broader reconciliation process. Officials say the occasion will highlight the collective resolve of traditional rulers, government agencies,...
Parliamentary Service Notifies EC of Kpandai Seat Vacancy
The Parliamentary Service has officially informed the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat in Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency, following a court directive ordering a fresh contest of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in the area. The communication, dated December 4, 2025, signals the formal start of the administrative procedures necessary to conduct the re-run to fill the empty position. The outcome of this re-run will be pivotal for ensuring proper representation of the people of Kpandai. The correspondence, addressed to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensa, was signed by Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Clerk to Parliament....
Northern Regional Police Foil Kidnapping, Rescue Victim in Yendi District
Police in Ghana’s Northern Region have made a major breakthrough in a kidnapping case, arresting three suspects and rescuing a 42-year-old victim following an intelligence-led operation along the Eastern Corridor. According to a press release issued on Monday, December 8, 2025, by the Northern Regional Police Command, the arrests were carried out on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Bokpaba, a village along the Bimbilla–Yendi highway. The suspects were identified as Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi. Police said the trio, believed to be part of a four-man syndicate, kidnapped the victim in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District,...
Effutu MP Calls for Protecting Democracy, Empowering Youth and Strengthening Media Resolve
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned that Ghana’s democracy is only as strong as the institutions and citizens who defend it, warning that hard-won gains could be reversed if complacency sets in. In the final section of his address on the state of the nation one year after the change of government, Mr. Afenyo-Markin described democracy as an “imperfect miracle” that remains humanity’s best system of governance because it allows peaceful self-correction through the ballot box and independent institutions. He warned that recent developments, particularly threats to the independence of democratic oversight bodies, could...
Minority Leader Cautions Ghana Against Losing AI Momentum, Urges Shift Toward Growth Over Political Payback
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned that Ghana risks being left behind in the global technological race if the government continues to prioritise political score-settling over long-term national development. In a follow-up section of his statement on the state of Ghana’s democracy, Mr. Afenyo-Markin said the world has entered an era defined by artificial intelligence and rapid technological innovation, warning that “the world is not waiting for us.” He said leading global powers, including the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are making massive investments in AI, digital infrastructure and...
Afenyo-Markin Warns of Democratic Backsliding One Year After Ghana’s Power Shift
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns about the state of Ghana’s democracy, warning that the country risks sliding into “retribution” politics just a year after voters ushered in political change. In a strongly worded statement titled “One Year After: Ghana’s Democracy at the Crossroads,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin said Ghanaians voted for change in the last election, but questioned whether the country is getting genuine transformation or political vendetta. Reflecting on the transfer of power and President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration on January 7, 2025, the Minority Leader said while he respected the will of...