Lawyers for Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, and Akonta Mining say they will seek a court order compelling the prosecution to release documents they claim are crucial to their defence. The defence argues that key materials necessary to prepare their case were missing from the disclosures submitted by the State. Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and Akonta Mining face trial over allegations that they allowed mining activities on their Samreboi concession without the required approvals. Tuesday’s scheduled case management conference was meant to set the stage for the trial. However, lead defence counsel Andy...
Three Arrested for Looting Cargo After Highway Accident
The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command has taken three suspects into custody for allegedly stealing cartons of sardines from a cargo truck that overturned on the Accra–Kumasi highway at Kwahu Fodua. The truck, a fully loaded container with registration number AA 119CY, was en route from Accra to Kumasi when it toppled, blocking traffic in both directions. Both the driver and his mate were on board at the time of the crash. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver swerved to avoid a pothole in the middle of the road, which caused the container to tip over. The accident drew a large crowd...
Finance Minister Lauds Policy Rate Reduction as Boost to Growth
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has praised the Bank of Ghana’s latest monetary policy decision, describing it as a major step forward in the country’s economic rebound. The commendation follows the central bank’s move to lower the policy rate to 18 percent — its lowest point since March 2022. According to Dr. Forson, the adjustment reflects increasing economic stability and a sustained decline in inflation. He observed that “the Bank of Ghana’s monetary policy easing continues,” noting the steady fall in inflation, which dropped to 8 percent in October from 27 percent in November 2024. Sharing his views on...
Ghana Condemns Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau
The Government of Ghana has strongly denounced the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an unconstitutional act that threatens democratic governance and regional stability. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, November 26, Ghana expressed deep concern over the coup d’état carried out by elements of the Guinea-Bissau military. The development, according to the statement, disrupts the electoral process following the peaceful presidential and legislative elections held on November 23. The military hierarchy of Guinea-Bissau, in a televised briefing, announced that it had seized control of the country. Ghana’s government stressed that the overthrow...
Parliament Leadership to Deliver Final Remarks on 2026 Budget Tomorrow
The Leadership of Parliament has announced that leaders from both the Majority and Minority sides will present their closing statements on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy tomorrow, Thursday, 27th November 2025. The address will officially conclude the general debate on the Budget and set the stage for the next phase of parliamentary work, which includes detailed committee-level scrutiny and sectoral implementation. Over the past several weeks, Members of Parliament have engaged in rigorous discussions, consultations, and reviews of the fiscal plan. The Leadership’s final remarks are expected to underscore key insights, highlight priority areas across various sectors, and...
Parliament Passes Value Added Tax Bill 2025 to Overhaul Tax System
Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill 2025, designed to deliver sweeping reforms that bring greater clarity, uniformity, and legal certainty to the nation’s VAT framework. The legislation replaces the existing flat-rate arrangement with a unified structure intended to streamline administration. A key feature of the bill is the upward revision of the registration threshold for VAT-qualifying businesses. This adjustment is expected to relieve many micro and small enterprises from VAT obligations altogether. During deliberations, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin voiced concern that the revamped VAT system could translate into higher levies for businesses and ultimately weigh more heavily...
7-Year-Old Girl’s AbuseTrail Adjourned To December 12 After Judge’s Absence
The case involving Amina, the 7-year-old girl who was burnt by her caretaker for bedwetting, has been adjourned to December 12, 2025. The adjournment was necessary following the absence of a substantive judge to hear the matter. Amina suffered severe burns on her laps and private parts after her caretaker, Aisha, allegedly punished her for bedwetting. Although the case was initially reported to the Nima DOVVSU, it was later withdrawn. However, intense social media outrage forced authorities to reinstate the case, and the suspect is now facing prosecution. Speaking to Baina TV, Lawyer Clifford Annan Zumah Junior, counsel for Amina,...
Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Announce Takeover Amid Reports of President’s Arrest
A group of military officers in Guinea-Bissau say they have seized power following reports that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been arrested. Gunfire was heard in the capital, Bissau, early Wednesday afternoon. Government sources told the BBC that the president had been detained shortly afterward, though there has been no official confirmation. The unrest comes just three days after a presidential election marred by controversy, with the main opposition candidate disqualified. Both Embaló and his rival, Fernando Dias, had claimed victory ahead of the expected announcement of results on Thursday. Witnesses reported hearing shots around 13:00 GMT, prompting crowds to...
Minority Slams Justice Brew Plange Over Kpandai Election Ruling
The Minority in Parliament has condemned Tamale High Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, accusing him of exhibiting “judicial irresponsibility” in his handling of the Kpandai election petition. In a ruling delivered on Monday, November 24, 2025, Justice Brew Plange annulled the 2024 parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency, citing widespread irregularities and ordering a fresh poll within 30 days. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, November 26, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the caucus would resist what they describe as an “animal farm judgment” aimed at removing the sitting MP, Matthew Nyindam, before all legal avenues are exhausted. He described the...
Bank of Ghana Slashes Policy Rate to 18%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a sharp cut in the policy rate, lowering it by 350 basis points to 18 percent from the previous 21.5 percent. The decision followed the conclusion of the committee’s 127th meeting held on November 25, 2025. At a press briefing at the central bank’s headquarters in Accra, Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama revealed that the majority of MPC members voted in favor of the significant reduction. He noted that the committee remains confident about sustaining price stability in the economy and keeping inflation within the target range. Current...