President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law a bill repealing the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, fulfilling a major campaign promise to scrap what he described as a burdensome and confusing tax. The announcement was made in a statement by the Presidency Communications, accompanied by photos of the President assenting to the bill at the Flagstaff House on Tuesday. According to the statement, the repeal takes immediate effect and is aimed at easing the tax burden on households and businesses, particularly in the wake of ongoing economic challenges. “The repeal of the COVID-19 levy is in fulfilment of my promise...
Final Funeral Rites for Dr. Edward Omane Boamah Set for December 13
The concluding funeral rites for Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Minister of Defence and ex-Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. An official statement from the Presidency indicates that the service will commence at 12:00 noon at Jackson’s Park in Koforidua. The event is expected to draw family members, government dignitaries, party leaders, and members of the public, all gathering to pay their last respects to the distinguished statesman. Dr. Omane Boamah met his untimely death on August 6, 2025, in a military helicopter crash that claimed the lives...
Ghana Promotes Investment Opportunities in Washington as Attendees Urge Expansion Across U.S.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to attracting American investment as the Embassy hosted the inaugural Investing in Ghana Business Forum in Washington, D.C. The high-level event, held at Norton Rose Fulbright, convened U.S. business leaders, investors, and policy stakeholders for dialogue on Ghana’s investment climate, economic priorities, and emerging opportunities across key sectors. Senior Ghanaian officials—including the Minister for Agriculture, the Minister for Energy, the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Minister for Tourism (joining virtually)—participated in discussions and a Q&A session that allowed attendees...
GWCL Says Tariff Increase Won’t Guarantee 24/7 Water Flow
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says it will keep working to maintain water flow across the country, but Ghanaians should not expect round-the-clock supply under the current tariff regime. Speaking on PM Express, the company’s PRO, Stanley Martey, said the new 15.92% tariff approved by the PURC is far too little to sustain the level of investment required to guarantee uninterrupted water. Responding to the regulator’s claim that the increment was meant to balance affordability and operational needs, he said the PURC itself acknowledges that the figure is inadequate. “I think Dr Shaffic Suleman has explained everything and explained...
Gov’t Condemns Alleged Ill-Treatment of Ghanaians at Tel Aviv Airport
The Government of Ghana has strongly protested the alleged ill-treatment of Ghanaian travellers by Israeli authorities at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, describing the actions as unacceptable and deeply humiliating. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, government said it had received reports that some Ghanaian nationals were deliberately targeted, detained and subjected to inhumane treatment upon arrival in Israel on Sunday, December 7, 2025. According to the statement, at least seven Ghanaians were held by Israeli officials without justifiable cause. Among them were four members of a Parliamentary delegation...
Roads Ministry Rolls Out Reforms to Ensure Quality Bitumen Supply
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced sweeping reforms to tackle the use of substandard bitumen in road construction, pledging stronger oversight and accountability across the sector. At a stakeholder meeting held Tuesday, Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, underscored government’s determination to guarantee durable and cost-effective road infrastructure under the flagship “Big Push” projects. “Government is committed to ensuring that only high-quality bitumen is used in the country’s road sector, especially with the ‘Big Push’ projects. We are determined to institute a clear policy direction and a robust regulatory oversight that guarantees durable, cost-effective road infrastructure...
Roads Minister Warns Against Financial Indiscipline, Inaugurates Advisory Board
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has inaugurated the Ministry’s Ministerial Advisory Board, cautioning against financial recklessness in the sector. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, December 9, the Minister disclosed that in 2024 alone, contracts worth more than GH¢30 billion were awarded without commencement authorisation certificates, a practice he described as “unacceptable and unsustainable.” Mr Agbodza further revealed that the Ministry is weighed down by debts exceeding GH¢40 billion for completed works yet to be paid, leaving many contractors in financial distress. “We are also in huge debt in excess of GHS40 billion for work...
OSP Arraigns Former NPA Boss, Nine Others Over GH¢291m Extortion Case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Tuesday, December 9, arraigned former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, together with nine other individuals and companies, before the High Court. The accused appeared before Criminal Court 4 to face a consolidated 54-count charge sheet outlining allegations of Extortion, Abuse of Public Office for Profit, Money Laundering, and Conspiracy. All ten defendants pleaded not guilty. Alleged GH¢291 Million Scheme The charges follow an extensive OSP probe into an alleged extortion ring said to have operated between 2022 and 2024. Prosecutors claim the first three accused—senior NPA...
Minority Demands Withdrawal of Letter Declaring Kpandai Seat Vacant
The Minority in Parliament has urged the withdrawal of a letter that formally announced the Kpandai parliamentary seat as vacant, following a High Court directive for a rerun of the constituency’s election. Parliament, on Monday, December 8, 2025, officially notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of the vacancy. This communication was in line with a ruling from the Tamale High Court instructing that the Kpandai election be conducted again. In a correspondence dated December 4, 2025, Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror informed EC Chairperson Jean Mensa that the seat had been declared vacant in compliance with the court’s decision. The...
Sudanese Militia leader sentenced to 20 years for Darfur atrocities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Sudanese militia commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman , better known as Ali Kushayb , to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur more than 20 years ago. Kushayb, 76, was convicted in October on 27 charges linked to attacks carried out in 2003 and 2004. He is the first person to be tried by the ICC for crimes committed during the Darfur conflict. Kushayb was a senior leader of the Janjaweed, a government-backed militia accused of burning villages, killing civilians and carrying out widespread sexual violence. The group’s...