The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has placed all recently recalled staff, whose appointments were earlier terminated, on an extended probation, sources have told JoyBusiness. Sources say the recall decision marks a significant shift from the Central Bank’s earlier plan to reinstate only a few based on operational needs and skill requirements. Instead, all affected persons have been given a second chance under close evaluation. “This is well within the Bank’s authority,” a source said, defending the move. “The Central Bank can re-engage terminated staff if their skills are deemed essential or if special circumstances warrant it.” According to insiders, the...
Minority summons PURC to Parliament over 2.45% electricity tariff hike
The Minority in Parliament has announced plans to summon the management of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to justify the recently announced 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs, set to take effect from July 1, 2025. According to the Minority, the increment is unjustified given that key economic indicators—such as gas prices, the exchange rate, and inflation—have remained relatively stable. Addressing the media on Thursday, June 26, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, George Kwame Aboagye, described the adjustment as unacceptable and lacking transparency. “We urge PURC to come out and explain to Ghanaians. I am also going to inform...
Ministry of Local Government to roll out 24-Hour market initiative
Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, says the Ministry intends to pilot 24-Hour Economy market centres in the respective Metropolises, Municipalities and Districts to boost the local economy. He said the Ministry would collaborate with Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to pilot the market centres with provision for Women Development Bank. “We are creating the policy environment, providing security infrastructure, and working with RCCs and MMDAs to pilot 24-hour market centres with provision for Women Development Bank,” he said. Mr. Ibrahim said this when he delivered a keynote address at...
GAC group eyes Ghana for electric vehicle assembly plant amid lithium boom
Chinese automotive giant GAC Group is considering Ghana as a potential site for a new electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant, following high-level discussions aimed at deepening economic ties between the two countries. The move could mark a major step forward in Ghana’s ambitions to become a green manufacturing hub in West Africa. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed the development after meeting with GAC executives at the company’s headquarters in Guangzhou. In a post on Facebook, he said the company had given a “favourable indication” of interest in exploring investment opportunities in Ghana, citing...
“Religious rights can’t be waived by school choice” – Muslim Students Push Back Against Justice Amaleboba’s Remarks
The Ghana Muslim Students’ Association (GMSA) has taken strong exception to comments made by Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba during her recent vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee. In a sharply worded statement, the Association warned that her position on religious expression within faith-based public schools threatens the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom. During her appearance on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Justice Amaleboba asserted that students who choose to attend faith-based schools do so voluntarily and are expected to respect the institutions’ codes of conduct. She argued that such expectations should not be seen as violations of rights or as...
‘This EC is not fit for purpose’ – Asiedu Nketia demands EC overhaul
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC), calling for a complete reset of its leadership and functions. General Mosquito, as he is affectionately called, described the current body as “not fit for purpose.” In a heated interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, Asiedu Nketia pointed to what he called the Commission’s “negligence” and “inability to perform its functions” as justification for his call. “We are having the wrong election management body in place,” he declared. “That is a subject of reset in the future.” Asked...
Government to recruit 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff in 2025 – Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government will recruit 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff in 2025 to boost the education sector. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, June 25, the Minister assured lawmakers that adequate financial provisions have been made in the 2025 national budget to facilitate the mass recruitment drive. “Mr. Speaker, as I have assured this House, 50,000 teachers will be recruited, along with 10,000 non-teaching staff. Adequate provision was made for this in the 2025 budget,” Haruna Iddrisu stated. The announcement follows concerns raised by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who called for an...
Patrick Boamah supports GPCC ahead of 2025 national delegates conference
As preparations intensify for the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council’s (GPCC) 2025 National Delegates Conference, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has extended a generous gesture to the Council. On Tuesday, June 24, Mr. Boamah donated 250 packs of bottled water and an undisclosed amount of cash to support the upcoming conference, scheduled for Wednesday, June 25. The donation was received by Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost and President of the GPCC, along with other senior executives of the Council. Apostle Nyamekye expressed deep appreciation for the MP’s thoughtfulness, describing the gesture...
It’s better to be a messenger of a ruling party than a General Secretary in opposition – Kufour reminds NPP members
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has issued a reminder to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) about the realities of political power. According to the statesman, “it is better to be a messenger of a party in power than the general secretary of a party in opposition.” He reechoed this sentiment during the launch of the NPP’s newly established Patriotic Institute, a certificate-awarding institution designed to deepen ideological education, build leadership capacity, and strengthen the party’s readiness for governance. The event, held today in Accra, saw key party figures in attendance, including General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, who stressed the institute’s...
Minority in Parliament Condemns dismissal of Bank of Ghana employees, demands immediate reinstatement
The Minority in Parliament has issued a strong condemnation of the recent dismissal of over 100 employees from the Bank of Ghana, describing the move as “unconstitutional, unlawful, and morally indefensible.” Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the minority criticized the terminations as politically motivated and a violation of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and labour laws. The affected workers, according to the Minority, were legally appointed and vetted but were abruptly dismissed following a directive from the Chief of Staff to revoke all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024. “This action, carried out without consultation...