Minister for Communications, Sam George, has disclosed that 58 out of the 64 radio stations previously shut down for violating broadcasting regulations have contacted the National Communications Authority (NCA) to initiate the process of reinstating their operations. The minister clarified that although a total of 210 stations were identified as being non-compliant with NCA guidelines, only 64 were initially taken off air. Of those, six have yet to engage the Authority to resolve their infractions. “Let me say that, of the 64 radio stations, 58 of them have written to the NCA and started the process of regularising their paperwork,”...
UDS Student Sentenced to Death in Fatal Love Triangle Case
A student from the University for Development Studies (UDS), Salifu Nurudeen, has received a death sentence following his conviction for the killing of fellow student Wumpini Mohammed Zakiu, stemming from a romantic rivalry. The heartbreaking event took place in September of the previous year, after Wumpini reportedly began a relationship with Nurudeen’s former partner. On September 25, Wumpini was found dead with several stab injuries, and his mobile phone was noted as missing. A police investigation traced the stolen device to Nurudeen’s room, where it was discovered concealed beneath his bed. He was later apprehended and formally charged with murder....
Forestry Commission Boss Files GH¢20m Defamation Suit Against Abronye DC
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Hugh Clement A. Brown, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Kwame Baffoe, widely recognized as Abronye DC. The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party is facing legal action demanding GH¢20 million in compensation over claims he made on his digital television channel, OHIA TV. During a broadcast on July 10, 2025, Mr. Baffoe accused Dr. Brown of fabricating official paperwork, unlawfully approving the sale of protected forest lands, and manipulating dates on documents to implicate the previous government. In his legal filing, Dr. Brown characterized the allegations aired...
Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs Embarks on Oversight Tour
In a move to strengthen oversight and deepen collaboration with key legal institutions, the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs has embarked on a series of familiarization visits to agencies under the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department (MOJAGD). The visits, conducted in line with Order 238 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, aim to assess operational challenges and explore avenues for institutional support. The Committee’s first stop was the Ghana School of Law, where they were received by the Director, His Lordship Nana Justice Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, and his team. The delegation toured the school’s...
Adom-Otchere Detained Over GACL Contract Probe After Failing to Meet Bail Terms
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has been detained by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after failing to meet bail conditions following formal charges in connection with a controversial revenue assurance contract. Mr. Adom-Otchere, along with Otchere Kwame Baffour Awuah, Group Executive for Commercial Services at GACL, and Albert Adjetey Adjei-Laryea, CEO of Devnest Systems, was interviewed and charged by the OSP over suspected procurement breaches and corruption-related offences tied to a sole-sourced contract awarded during his tenure. The OSP is investigating a deal between GACL and a private firm linked to...
High Court Dismisses Ofori-Atta’s Bid to Quash Arrest Warrant
The Criminal Division of the High Court has dismissed an application by former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta seeking to strike out an arrest warrant issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the motion as lacking merit. Mr. Ofori-Atta had petitioned the court to invalidate the warrant and annul all related enforcement actions, including an Interpol Red Notice alert. His legal team argued that the OSP had acted unlawfully and failed to follow due process in securing the warrant. However, in a ruling delivered Thursday morning, the court upheld the legality of the OSP’s actions. Presiding...
High Court Throws Out Torkornoo’s Judicial Review Application, Labels It Abuse of Process
The Human Rights Division 1 of the Accra High Court has dismissed a judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, describing it as an abuse of legal procedure and asserting that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter. Justice Torkornoo, currently facing impeachment proceedings under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, had sought a certiorari order to halt the inquiry. She argued that the process infringed on her fundamental human rights and challenged the legality and constitutionality of the committee overseeing her removal. Her application followed three earlier failed injunction attempts at the Supreme...
WAFCON 2024: Ghana’s Asantewaa, Boakye Earn Spots in CAF’s Team of the Tournament After Bronze Triumph
Ghanaian footballers Grace Asantewaa and Portia Boakye have been selected for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 Best XI, following their standout performances that propelled the Black Queens to a third-place finish in Morocco their first medal since 2016. Asantewaa, who anchored Ghana’s midfield with poise and creativity, was instrumental in driving the team’s attacking play. Her ability to control tempo and distribute the ball with precision earned praise from head coach Kim Lars, who noted her unmatched stamina she played every minute of the tournament, including extra-time matches. Boakye, the team’s captain...
Akwatia By-Election Slated for September 2
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for the parliamentary by-election in the Akwatia constituency, following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 30, the Commission cited Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates that a by-election be conducted within 60 days of a parliamentary seat being declared vacant. Nomination documents for interested candidates will be accessible for download on the EC’s official website from July 30 through August 13. Completed nomination papers must be submitted in person at the EC’s Demkyembour District Office between Monday,...
GACL Reclaims 16 Acres from McDan After High Court Ruling
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says it has successfully repossessed more than 16 acres of strategic land near the Kotoka International Airport following a landmark ruling by the Accra High Court in its favour. The judgment, delivered on May 6, 2025, granted GACL full possession and re-entry rights to two parcels of land measuring approximately 10.63 acres and 5.66 acres. The properties, situated near Action Chapel International and adjacent to the airport, had been occupied since 2012 by McDan Shipping Company and Airport Logistics Limited, subsidiaries of the McDan Group of Companies. GACL initiated legal proceedings in February 2025,...