The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been petitioned to the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over what the complainant describes as selective and biased payment of ex gratia benefits to the Speaker and Members of Parliament, while excluding officials who served in the executive arm of government. The complaint was filed by Ghanaian citizen and broadcast journalist, Wilberforce Asare, who argues that the minister placed himself in a conflict of interest by authorising payments to Parliament—including himself—while ignoring other constitutional officeholders. In a petition dated December 19 and addressed to CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Akanjolenur...
Three Arrested for Impersonation and Online Fraud in Volta Region
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals for allegedly impersonating public officials and engaging in online fraud schemes targeting unsuspecting members of the public. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team across the Sogakope, Dabala, Dzodze, and Penyi communities in the Volta Region. The suspects — Gideon Awudi, 25; Edem Soku, 33; and Judith Soku, 31 — are accused of creating fake social media accounts impersonating high-profile figures, including the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, and the Inspector-General of Police, among others. According to preliminary investigations, the trio used these accounts...
Constitutional Review Committee Recommends Five-Year Presidential Term
The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended extending the presidential term of office from four to five years, as part of measures aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring policy continuity. Committee Chairman, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, announced the proposal on Monday, December 22, during the formal presentation of the committee’s report to the President at the Jubilee House. While the full rationale behind the recommendation has not yet been released to the public, Prof. Prempeh explained that the change is intended to provide presidents with sufficient time to design, implement, and consolidate long-term national policies without the constant pressure of short...
Constitutional Review Committee Submits Final Report to President Mahama
The Constitutional Review Committee has formally presented its final report to President John Dramani Mahama, marking a significant step in Ghana’s ongoing constitutional reform process. Chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), the committee was mandated to review the 1992 Constitution and recommend reforms to strengthen the country’s democratic governance framework. The submission concludes months of nationwide consultations and extensive technical analysis undertaken by the eight-member panel. Other members of the committee include Justice Sophia Adinyira, a retired Supreme Court Justice; Professor Kwame Karikari; former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei; Dr....
National Service Scandal: Auditor-General Issues Surcharges Against Public Officers
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that public officers implicated in the National Service Secretariat (NSC) scandal have been formally surcharged following investigations into the misuse of state funds. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Dr. Ayine stated that his office continues to collaborate with other state institutions to bring charges based on oral investigation reports submitted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). “Further to the update I provided during my press conference on the buffer stock scandal, my office continues to work with other institutions of state to bring charges in relation...
AG to Charge LPG’s Kofi Akpaloo Over GH¢3.1m COCOBOD Fraud
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed details of a major fraud case involving Mr. Percival Kofi Akpaloo of the Liberal Party of Ghana, linked to misrepresentation and forgery in a contract awarded by COCOBOD. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Dr. Ayine explained that the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC) had flagged suspicious transactions on an account belonging to Poma Universal Ghana Limited, a legitimate company owned by Ekua Poma. The matter was referred to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) for investigation. Investigations established that Poma Universal Ghana Limited had been awarded a...
Police and Guinness Ghana Launch Joint Road Safety Campaign
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) Headquarters, in collaboration with Guinness Ghana PLC and supported by the Public Affairs Directorate (PAD) of the Ghana Police Service, has embarked on a week-long campaign to promote responsible driving and reduce drink-driving and speed-related incidents during the festive season. The campaign team visited the Accra–Nsawam–Kumasi Highway (N6) and the Anya–Awoshie Road, where motorists were sensitized on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and reminded to adhere strictly to stipulated speed limits. As part of the exercise, drivers who tested negative during breathalyzer checks received branded T-shirts and...
Stakeholders Convene to Strengthen Ghana’s Response to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through its Domestic Violence Secretariat, has convened a National Stakeholders’ Meeting to chart coordinated strategies for addressing Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (D/SGBV) in Ghana. The engagement brought together representatives from government agencies, non-governmental organisations, civil society, and other institutions central to preventing violence, protecting survivors, and strengthening national response mechanisms. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s broader push to promote multi-sectoral collaboration and enhance collective action against D/SGBV. In her welcome address, Madam Malonin Asibi, Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, underscored the importance of adopting a survivor-centred approach...
Attorney-General Details Wuntumi Farms Case Involving Exim Bank and IBAN Capital
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed further details surrounding the prosecution of Wontumi Farms Limited, citing evidence of financial irregularities involving Exim Bank and IBAN Capital Limited. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Dr. Ayine explained that on February 14, 2018, Exim Bank contracted IBAN Capital Limited — a financial technology company specializing in cash management and custom banking software — to provide a digital platform for salary payments, biometric cards, and point-of-sale terminals for farmhands expected to be employed by Wontumi Farms. Under the arrangement, Wontumi Farms was required to supply IBAN...
Wontumi Farms, Directors Charged Over GH₵24m EXIM Bank Loan Fraud
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that Wontumi Farms and its directors will face prosecution for alleged financial crimes amounting to more than GH₵24.2 million. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Dr. Ayine revealed that the decision follows investigations conducted by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). “In the circumstances, in the face of the evidence we have gathered in this investigation, thoroughly conducted by the Economic and Organized Crime Office, we have made the decision to prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors with defrauding by false pretenses, forgery, and causing financial...