The High Court in Accra has directed lawyers representing Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, and her co-accused to formally submit the details of their proposed plea bargain ahead of the next hearing. The Court instructed that the agreement be lodged no later than three clear days before the adjourned date of December 16, 2025. During Tuesday’s sitting (December 2), state prosecutors indicated they were considering applying for a bench warrant against the second accused. Defence counsel, however, argued that they had not received the required notice of hearing. The judge subsequently ordered the Court Registry to ensure proper...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described his meeting with Acting United States Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson, as “very constructive,” highlighting recent gains in bilateral relations and new areas of cooperation. According to the Minister, discussions covered several positive developments, including the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaian citizens, the removal of the 15 percent tariffs imposed by President Trump on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa, and other eligible agricultural exports, as well as arrangements to facilitate travel for World Cup fans. Ghana was also exempted from last week’s U.S. Green Card Review and immigration suspension policy. Mr....

The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has officially appealed to the Ministry of Transport to halt the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s (DVLA) planned rollout of digital vehicle number plates, scheduled to begin in January 2026. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Victor Twum Koranteng, the association accused the DVLA of excluding critical local stakeholders and pursuing a poorly coordinated programme that threatens the livelihoods of more than 3,000 workers in the plate embossment sector. VEMAG underscored its long-standing role as the legally mandated body for vehicle plate embossment in Ghana, highlighting its history of pre-financing production for...

The Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday brought to a close months of mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy crisis by convening a crucial face-to-face dialogue between the two rival sides at the Manhyia Palace Jubilee Hall in Kumasi. The meeting marked the first time both factions met directly before the Asantehene since the mediation process began. Chief Tarana John Wuni Grumah, Paramount Chief of the Tarana Traditional Area and spokesperson for the Naayiri, led a 30-member delegation on behalf of His Majesty Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, the Naayiri and Overlord of Mamprugu and the Mamprusis....

The Committee on Roads and Transportation has begun consideration of the 2025 budget estimates for the Ministry of Transport and its agencies, following a detailed presentation by the Ministry. During the session, the Ministry outlined its funding plans, provided updates on ongoing projects, and shared projections for the 2026 fiscal year. Officials also highlighted key challenges, including unfunded critical projects and delays in salary payments for workers of the Ghana Railway Company. Committee Chairman, Hon. Mensah Adjei, commended the Ministry and its agencies for the comprehensive report and urged them to maintain regular engagements with the Committee to ensure effective...

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly shooting and injuring a traditional ruler of Adansi Dompoase during a funeral in Obuasi, Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Nana Yaw Dankwa, was taken into custody on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after police officers on duty heard a gunshot and quickly intervened to disarm and arrest him. During the operation, police retrieved an unregistered single-barrel gun loaded with ammunition from the suspect. The injured traditional leader has since received medical treatment and been discharged. Meanwhile, police say the suspect remains in custody and will be arraigned...

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has raised concerns over the operations of Zipline, the drone delivery company contracted to supply medical and other essential items across Ghana. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Minister disclosed that while government has invested heavily in Zipline’s services, a review of its activities shows limited focus on its core mandate of reaching remote areas and providing emergency support. “Apart from saying this on the floor of the house, government of Ghana has paid a lot of money to the zip line. Apart from that, their services was...

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government will commence the construction of three new regional hospitals next year as part of efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure across the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Minister noted that six of Ghana’s 16 regions have gone without regional hospitals for the past seven years, despite a presidential pledge to address the gap. “His Excellency promised the good people of this country that he was going to construct six regional hospitals in regions where there are none. Fortunately enough, in the 2026 budget,...

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced a major adjustment to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) tariffs, pledging an average increase of 120 percent for service providers beginning next year. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Minister explained that the decision responds to longstanding concerns from health service providers who have described the current tariffs as inadequate and unrealistic. “And beginning next year, we are going to increase the tariffs in the national health insurance to the service providers. Because it is something that the service providers have been complaining about, that...