Ghana’s overall public debt saw a notable reduction during the first six months of 2025, based on fresh figures released by the Bank of Ghana. The nation’s debt burden shrank by GH¢139 billion, decreasing from GH¢752.1 billion in January to GH¢613.0 billion by the close of June. This reflects a major shift in the country’s debt outlook, although a slight increase was observed in May, when the total reached GH¢612.1 billion. Government representatives credit the decline to an effective debt management framework, supported by relative currency steadiness, expansion in nominal GDP, and stricter oversight of domestic borrowing. However, external debt...
Forestry Raid: GCAG Demands Probe Into National Security Attack On Ashanti Offices
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) is demanding swift action following what it describes as a “shameful and unlawful” raid by National Security operatives on three Forestry Commission offices in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitness accounts, more than 15 armed agents stormed the Bekwai, Nkawie, and Offinso district offices, forcibly locking the facilities, damaging property, and intimidating staff on duty. The affected personnel are believed to have been playing active roles in recent clampdowns on illegal mining across seven forest reserves. Describing the incident as a “grave breach of the rule of law,” the GCAG is urging President John...
Parliament Approves Four Deputy Minister Nominees
Parliament has given the green light to four Deputy Minister nominees following the adoption of the Appointments Committee’s report. The House, acting on a consensus recommendation from the Committee, approved the appointments of: Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro – Deputy Minister for Transport Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North – Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West – Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Hon. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan – Deputy Minister for Health Presenting the Committee’s findings to the House, Chairman Hon. Bernard Ahiafor explained that...
NPP Willing to Support Government in Resolving Bawku Crisis – Frimpong Kodua
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has affirmed that the Opposition New Patriotic Party is fully prepared to collaborate with the government in addressing the persistent conflict in Bawku. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Accra, Mr. Kodua who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency under the NPP government expressed the party’s deep concern over the ongoing loss of lives in Bawku, particularly among innocent students and civilians caught in the crossfire due to their geographical location or ethnic identity. “The Bawku crisis is...
Minority Rebuts Forex Claims: “Cedi no apicki, But Abochi get the Dollars”
The Minority in Parliament has contested assertions made in the mid-year budget presentation concerning Ghana’s foreign currency reserves and balance of payments status. The caucus accused the government of trying to claim credit for progress that was actually achieved under the previous administration. “The Minister’s attempt to disassociate today’s gains from yesterday’s effort is both analytically flawed and institutionally damaging,” the press statement noted. They alleged that the reported US$11.12 billion in foreign reserves includes US$8.9 billion handed over by the NPP administration in 2024. Additionally, they highlighted discrepancies between statements made by the Finance Minister and former President Mahama...
Three File to Contest NDC Primaries in Akwatia Constituency By Election
Three aspirants have picked up nomination forms to contest the forthcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Akwatia Constituency. The aspirants include former legislator Henry Boakye, current NDC Akwatia Constituency Secretary Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and Erasmus Koney Ali. Per the party’s official schedule, these candidates along with any others who file nominations before the deadline on Wednesday, July 30 will be vetted on Thursday, July 31. A ballot draw will be conducted immediately afterward to determine their placement on the ballot paper ahead of the primaries, slated for Monday, August 4, 2025. This internal race follows the death...
Lands Minister Calls for Legal Action Against Fake Security Operatives Who Shut Down Bekwai Forestry Office
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has strongly denounced the forcible shutdown of the Bekwai District Office of the Forestry Commission by a group of armed individuals masquerading as National Security personnel. In a Facebook post on Monday, July 28, the Minister labeled the incident as “brazen and unlawful” urging swift action to apprehend and prosecute those responsible. “These acts of lawlessness should not be allowed to fester. We must preserve public peace and the credibility of our institutions,” he stated. “This must serve as a strong deterrent to other unscrupulous persons who may harbour similar...
GNCCI Urges Bank of Ghana to Slash Policy Rate by 3% to Spur Business Growth
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) is appealing to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to lower the Monetary Policy Rate by a minimum of 300 basis points (3%) in order to stimulate economic activity. The Chamber points to improving macroeconomic indicators and the necessity of loosening the current restrictive monetary stance. In a statement issued on Monday, July 28, 2025, GNCCI contended that the existing policy rate of 28%, which has remained static since March 2025, continues to hinder access to affordable financing for enterprises and suppress private sector expansion. “Local businesses have faced persistently steep borrowing...
NSS Scandal: A-G Attributes Delay in Charges to GH¢80m Discrepancy in BoG Account
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has clarified the government’s postponement in initiating legal proceedings related to the National Service Secretariat (NSS) scandal, attributing it to the discovery of crucial new financial information. During the Government Accountability Series held at Jubilee House on Monday, 28th July, Dr Ayine revealed that the anticipated prosecution was deferred after investigators unearthed fresh indications of financial misconduct linked to a Bank of Ghana (BoG) account. “The NSS scandal case was due to be filed last week as promised, when we stumbled upon evidence of malfeasance involving an account at the BoG,...
Minority Slams Government for Repackaging Road Projects in Mid-Year Budget
The Minority in Parliament has taken aim at the government, accusing it of political insincerity for allegedly rebranding existing road projects under the newly unveiled “Big Push Programme” featured in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review. The group contends that many of the road initiatives highlighted by the government were originally conceived, planned, or initiated under previous administrations. Among the notable projects mentioned are the Wa–Han Road, Navrongo–Tumu Road, Sunyani Outer Ring Road, and the Tema–Aflao Road. “These projects are not new,” said Ranking Member of the Roads and Transport Committee Kennedy Osei Nyarko . “They were either planned, tendered, or...