Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, will head to N’Djamena today, September 2, for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Chad. The squad has been preparing in Accra for this pivotal encounter, with head coach Otto Addo expected to travel alongside all 24 selected players. With five victories and one defeat in their six games so far, the Black Stars are aiming for another win to strengthen their hold on Group I. On Monday, twelve players participated in training at the Accra Sports Stadium, while the remaining members of the team are scheduled to join the group...
President Mahama Removes Chief Justice Torkornoo
President John Dramani Mahama has officially removed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office, acting on the recommendation of a constitutionally mandated committee of inquiry. The decision, announced in a statement issued by the Presidency Communications Directorate, was made in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution. It follows the submission of a petition by Mr. Daniel Ofori and a subsequent investigation by a committee established under Article 146(4). After reviewing the evidence presented, the committee concluded that grounds of stated misbehavior under Article 146(1) had been established and formally recommended her removal. “In line with Article...
Article 146 Committee Postpones Hearing of Second Petition Against Chief Justice Torkornoo
The Article 146 Committee of Inquiry has deferred its sitting on the second petition calling for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, following a mutual request from both the petitioner and the Chief Justice herself. The Committee, which is currently reviewing three distinct petitions forwarded to President John Mahama in March this year, had planned to begin deliberations on the second petition after wrapping up proceedings on the first. However, a formal appeal for postponement was jointly submitted by the second petitioner and the Chief Justice. Speaking at the Jubilee House during the submission of the Committee’s findings on...
Article 146 Committee Submits First Report on Petitions Against Chief Justice Torkornoo
The Chairman of the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry has officially handed over its initial report concerning petitions aimed at the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to President John Mahama. During a brief ceremony at Jubilee House, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who chairs the Committee, recounted that in March 2025, three distinct petitions were filed with the President under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, calling for the dismissal of the Chief Justice. In accordance with constitutional procedure, the President referred the petitions to the Committee for review. The Committee, which was formally constituted on May 15, 2025, conducted...
Ghana’s SOEs End 2024 with Gh₵9.7m Net Loss Amid Rising Debt Burden
Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) concluded the 2024 fiscal year with a net deficit of Gh₵9.7 million, up from Gh₵7.1 million in 2023, despite indications of improved operational output, according to the latest State Ownership Report. The sector’s earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) saw a notable turnaround, reaching Gh₵1.57 million in 2024, a sharp contrast to the Gh₵9.6 million loss recorded in 2022. However, this recovery was largely neutralized by escalating finance expenses, which surged by 34 percent to Gh₵9.4 million—an increase from Gh₵7.0 million in the previous year. The report revealed that for every Gh₵1.00 earned in operating profit,...
Police Probe Violent Clashes During Homowo Festivities at Sowutuom and Anyaa
The Accra Regional Police Command launched investigations into violent disturbances that marred the climax of the annual Homowo Festival at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Regional Police Affairs Unit on Sunday, August 31, a misunderstanding erupted between supporters of two rival chiefs during the celebration, resulting in violent confrontations and injuries to some individuals. The situation escalated when a group attempted to forcibly occupy the festival grounds, prompting swift intervention by police personnel. Five suspects—Joshua Shabu Dodoo, 38; Seth Tetteh, 45; Joseph Shabu Dodoo, 40; Benjamin Shabu Dodoo, 36; and...
COP Lydia Donkor Makes History as First Ghanaian Elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee
The Ghana Police Service has celebrated a historic milestone following the election of Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), to the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Regional Committee. COP Donkor, who will serve a four-year term, becomes the first Ghanaian and the only woman on the committee, marking a significant achievement for both the country and women in law enforcement across the continent. Her election, announced on Friday, August 29, 2025, has been hailed as a recognition of her distinguished career, leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice and security. The Ghana Police Service...
GHS3.5 Million Raised for Children Affected by August 6 Tragedy — Presidency Releases Donor Update
The Office of the President has released a public update detailing contributions made to the Tragedy Children Support Fund, established in the wake of the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials. According to the statement signed by Dr. Valerie Sawyer, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, donations received between August 19 and August 28, 2025, amount to GH¢3,576,600.00 and US$20,000.00. The Fund was set up to provide long-term support for children affected by the tragic incident, which occurred in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru-Sikaman in...
Eight Convicted Over Ablekuma North By-Election Clashes, Fined GH¢6,000 Each
Eight individuals involved in violent disruptions during the Ablekuma North by-election have been found guilty and sentenced by the Accra Circuit Court. Each of the offenders was fined 500 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢6,000. Failure to pay the fine will result in a two-year prison term. The convicted men—Mohammed Abubakari, Tijani Mahmudu, Prince Dzakpasu, Anas Mohammed, Mohammed Hamda, Darko Otibu Samuel, Musah Muntari, and Ali Saeed (also known as Bomba)—appeared before Judge Isaac Addo on Friday, August 29, 2025. All eight entered guilty pleas. According to the prosecution, the altercation took place at the Methodist Church Polling Station during the...
First Deportees Arrive In Rwanda From The US
Seven migrants deported from the US have arrived in Rwanda, the first of 250 expected to be taken in by the African state under a deal reached with President Donald Trump’s administration. “The first group of seven vetted migrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-August,” Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said. She gave no details about their nationalities, only explaining that four of them would remain in Rwanda, with three opting to return to their home countries. Rights groups have warned that such deportations could breach international law if people are sent to countries where they risk torture or other abuses....