The National Election Security Taskforce has held a meeting with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Election Committee ahead of the party’s presidential elections scheduled for January 31, 2026. The engagement was aimed at receiving official notification of the election and obtaining key details, including the timetable, locations, and scope of activities, to enable adequate security planning. Addressing the meeting, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, emphasized that such engagements are essential to ensuring effective coordination and preparedness for internal party elections. He assured the Committee that the Ghana Police Service, together with sister security agencies, would...
IGP Opens Two-Day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Thursday opened a two-day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference in Accra, with a call to strengthen the investigative capacity of crime officers nationwide. He was accompanied by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB). The conference, which brought together Crime Officers from all twenty-five Police Regions and Directors of selected units at the CID Headquarters, is aimed at highlighting the role of Crime Officers in criminal investigations and enhancing their effectiveness in modern policing. In his opening address, the IGP underscored the critical role Crime Officers play in combating crime, particularly...
Parliament Passes Bank of Ghana Amendment Bill
Parliament has passed the Bank of Ghana Amendment Bill, 2025, aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and strengthening institutional checks within the country’s central bank. During debate ahead of its passage, the Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, explained that the Bill introduces a mechanism for the automatic recapitalisation of the Bank in the event of significant losses. He stressed that this measure is designed to safeguard the continuity of monetary operations, preserve financial stability, and reinforce market confidence in the Bank’s independence. The Minister further noted that the reforms will enhance the operational and institutional framework of the Bank, particularly...
Government Revokes Law Allowing Mining in Forest Reserves
The government has formally annulled Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which had empowered the President to permit mining operations within the country’s forest reserves. The repeal follows the passage into law of the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Revocation Instrument, 2025, which matured on Wednesday, December 10, after being laid before Parliament by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Officials say the decision underscores government’s renewed commitment to tackling illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. L.I. 2462 had long been the subject of sharp criticism from environmental campaigners and the wider public, who argued that it...
Ayine Applauds EOCO’s Record-Breaking Recovery
Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has praised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for what he described as a remarkable turnaround and outstanding performance, highlighting that the agency has retrieved GH₵337.4 million—far surpassing its 2025 target of GH₵200 million. Addressing journalists on Thursday, December 18, Dr. Ayine credited EOCO’s achievement to strong institutional leadership, stressing that effective leadership remains central to the success of public agencies. The Attorney General noted that the combined guidance of President John Mahama and EOCO’s management has fostered integrity within the institution, enabling it to carry out its statutory duties...
Foreign Affairs Minister Orders Probe into Reported Killing of Ghanaian Student in Latvia
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has directed immediate investigations into reports of the killing of a Ghanaian student, identified as Nana Adjei, in Latvia. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Minister described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and assured the public that the Ministry has already commenced inquiries through relevant diplomatic channels. He pledged to provide regular updates as the investigation progresses. Ablakwa stressed that the Government will not tolerate harm against Ghanaian citizens abroad. “It is worth reminding that nobody harms a Ghanaian in any part of the world and gets away with it,” he declared. The...
Attorney-General Confirms Extradition Request for Ken Ofori-Atta and Associate
Attorney-General Hon. Dr. Dominic Ayine has disclosed that Ghana has formally submitted an extradition request to the United States for former Finance Minister Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta and his associate, Enes Dakun Akori, to stand trial in Ghana. Dr. Ayine explained that on December 9, 2025, the Office of the Special Prosecutor provided additional documentation and addressed earlier observations, thereby finalizing the extradition request packages. The following day, December 10, his office transmitted the complete request to the Minister for Foreign Affairs for onward delivery to the U.S. Department of Justice. “At this point, it is left to the American authorities,...
Parliament Approves Concession for Accra–Kumasi Expressway
Parliament has approved a concession agreement for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, with the Ministry of Roads and Highways designated as the Contracting Authority and Accra–Kumasi Expressway Limited named as the concessionaire. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the deteriorating state of the existing Accra–Kumasi highway, which has been plagued by potholes, uneven surfaces, and poor lighting. Addressing lawmakers, Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Agbodza, assured Parliament that the project would move forward as planned. He emphasised that the new expressway is intended to serve as an alternative route rather than a replacement for the current highway....
Parliament Reviews Contract for Accra–Kumasi Expressway
The Committee on Roads and Transportation, chaired by Hon. Mensah Adjei, has met with the Leadership of the Committee on Finance to review the contract agreement for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway. The proposed expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel time and costs, create employment opportunities, and generate revenue for the state through monetization. Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, underscored the national importance of road infrastructure development and expressed strong support for the project. He emphasized that the expressway would be a transformative addition to Ghana’s transport network. Minister for Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato...
Interior Minister Commissions Upper West Regional Police Headquarters
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has commissioned the newly constructed Upper West Regional Police Headquarters in Wa, describing it as a major milestone in strengthening the region’s security architecture. The facility, he noted, represents a significant boost to policing capacity and underscores the importance of collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the public in safeguarding peace and security. Mubarak reaffirmed Government’s commitment to sustained investment in the Police Service, including logistics, mobility, communication systems, and infrastructure. He urged officers to exercise sound stewardship of these resources, stressing accountability, efficiency, and value for money in service delivery. The Minister...