The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has urged the nation to engage in deep reflection and embrace accountable governance in light of recent political unrest, including the Ablekuma North by-election, and the suspension of the Chief Justice—issues they say pose serious risks to Ghana’s democratic progress. In a communiqué released on Tuesday, July 22, and endorsed by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the GCBC, the Bishops voiced alarm over these unfolding events, cautioning that failure to address them could erode the pillars of the country’s democratic resilience and societal harmony. “True democracy transcends the periodic casting of votes,”...
Interior Minister Pledges Justice in Naa Azenbe Murder Case
The Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has voiced profound sadness and strong disapproval following the tragic slaying of Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe. The late Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region also held the role of Kaadi Divisional Area Chief in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. In a message posted on his verified Facebook page, Hon. Mohammed-Mubarak condemned the killing as a “heinous act” and conveyed his sincere condolences to the grieving family, the Kusasi community in Ashanti, and the traditional leadership of the Kusaug area. “This heinous act is not...
Black Satellites Eye Comeback Against Niger in WAFU Zone B U-20 Showdown
Ghana’s Black Satellites will be looking to finish their 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys Cup campaign on a positive note when they take on Niger in the third-place play-off this afternoon at the University of Ghana Stadium, Accra. The young Ghanaians saw their title hopes dashed last Sunday after falling 1-2 to a resilient Ivorian side in the semi-finals, in what turned out to be a thrilling encounter at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The third-place fixture kicks off at 15:00 GMT and will serve as a prelude to the much-anticipated final between Nigeria and Côte...
Kusasi Chief in Ashanti region shot dead at home in Asawase
The Kusasi Chief in the Ashanti Region, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, has allegedly been shot and killed by unknown assailants at his residence in Asawase. The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, near the Asawase F-Line Community Centre in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitness accounts, two men arrived on a motorbike at approximately 8:40 p.m., with one reportedly armed with an AK-47 rifle. Without warning, the gunman opened fire on the chief before both assailants sped off into the night. Chief Azenbe, who had only recently been enskinned as Kadi Naaba three months ago, was rushed to...
President Mahama Submits Electoral Violence Report to Attorney-General for Legal Assessment
President John Dramani Mahama has forwarded a detailed report on electoral disturbances recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections to the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, for legal evaluation and guidance. The document, prepared and presented by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, highlights findings on violent episodes that disrupted both elections. These include incidents of gunfire and confrontations between political party loyalists and security personnel. The unrest led to several casualties and injuries across various constituencies. According to the report, eight individuals lost their lives during the 2020 elections, while three more were fatally wounded in...
Wa Amass Final-Year Student In Critical Condition After Stabbing Incident
A violent altercation at Wa T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (Wa AMASS) has left a final-year student in critical condition, following a stabbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the school community. The victim, identified as Iddrisu Ibrahim popularly known among peers as Lincoln—was reportedly attacked on Tuesday night by fellow final-year student Hafis, also known by the nickname Baayaawa. According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation stemmed from a dispute over a video Lincoln allegedly recorded of Hafis without his consent. When Hafis demanded the video be deleted, Lincoln reportedly refused, prompting Hafis to issue a threat to stab him....
Public Sector Financial Irregularities Jump by 109% in 2024 — Auditor-General Raises Alarm
Financial irregularities within public boards, corporations, and statutory bodies have seen a dramatic surge, rising by 109% in 2024, according to the latest report from the Auditor-General. The report, which covers the financial year ending 2024, indicates that the total value of irregularities ballooned from GH¢8.8 billion in 2023 to a staggering GH¢18.4 billion. This sharp increase reverses a two-year downward trend and has reignited public concern over the persistent lapses in financial discipline across state institutions. According to the Auditor-General, the irregularities span multiple categories, with the exception of payroll-related issues, which saw a notable decline from GH¢8.7 million...
CSOs Demand Fuel Levy Expiry and Urge Measures to Stabilise Cedi
The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) is urging the government to introduce stronger policy measures to stabilize the Ghanaian cedi and to include a sunset clause in the proposed Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Abdul Karim Mohammed, a representative of the Economic Governance Platform, emphasized the importance of making the levy time-bound to enhance transparency and rebuild public trust in the government’s handling of the energy sector. However, CSOs are drawing parallels to previous levies such as the Energy Sector Recovery Levy and the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA)which, despite being introduced as temporary measures, remain in place years later...
Manchester City Winger Jeremy Doku Granted Ghanaian Citizenship
Manchester City star and Belgium international, Jeremy Doku, has officially been granted Ghanaian citizenship after acquiring a Ghanaian passport. The 23-year-old winger, who was born in Antwerp, Belgium to Ghanaian parents, made a personal request for citizenship during a recent visit to Ghana with his wife and family. The move was confirmed by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who disclosed that the passport was issued following Doku’s request. Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that the passport issuance was at the personal request of Doku and his family during a visit last week. Although...
NPP Won’t Publish Full Post-Election Report – Oppong Nkrumah
A member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Constitutional and Legal Committee and Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi ,Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has defended the party’s decision not to publish its full post-election report. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, he explained that the document contains highly sensitive content, including internal strategies, post-election assessments, and what he described as “trade secrets”elements the party considers crucial to safeguarding its political future. “No, we will not be publishing that report to the general public. Political parties don’t do that because it also contains some trade secrets, sensitive information. So no...