The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released an official statement addressing what it describes as growing misconceptions and misinformation surrounding the recently released 2025 WASSCE results. The statement, issued on 1st December 2025 by the Public Relations Unit at the GES Headquarters, aims to provide clarity and reinforce public confidence in the credibility of the examinations. According to the release, management has observed heightened public discussions following the publication of the results and believes it is important to provide accurate information to foster balanced national conversation. GES strongly refuted claims made by the immediate past Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw...

President John Dramani Mahama has received ten separate petitions calling for the dismissal of key public officials appointed under Article 70 of the 1992 Constitution. The petitions target two major institutions — the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (SP). Electoral Commission: Seven petitions have been lodged against EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies — Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, responsible for Corporate Services, and Samuel Tettey, in charge of Operations. Special Prosecutor: Three petitions demand the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. All petitions have been forwarded to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie,...

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to issue his concluding verdict on the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy conflict today, Monday, December 1, at the Manhyia Palace. Earlier this year, President John Dramani Mahama entrusted the Asantehene with the responsibility of spearheading renewed efforts to resolve the decades-old dispute. Otumfuo’s role in this latest peace initiative began in April, when he engaged delegations from the rival factions between April 28 and 30, reopening dialogue and laying the groundwork for constructive negotiations. Although discussions were briefly suspended, they resumed on May 13. At that time, the Asantehene observed that the talks...

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a viral video showing a woman assaulting a man. According to a statement, the arrests were carried out on Thursday, November 27, 2025, by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team. The female suspect, identified as Esther Nana Afia Sarfowaa, was picked up at Subriso in the Ahafo Ano North Constituency of the Ashanti Region. A second suspect, Stephen Ofori, was also arrested at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region for his alleged involvement in the incident. Police say both suspects are currently in custody, while efforts...

The National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG) has clarified that Muslim students in government-assisted mission schools are not demanding the construction of mosques on campuses, but are simply seeking the right to freely observe their faith. According to the Conference, Muslim students only wish to be allowed to pray, fast, and refrain from compulsory participation in church activities. The clarification comes in response to a joint statement issued by the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC). In a statement released under the leadership of the National Chief Imam, the NMCG expressed concern over the...

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid glowing tribute to the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a trailblazer whose impact on women’s empowerment continues to shape Ghana’s history. In his message, delivered at her state funeral, the former president celebrated the longest-serving First Lady as a transformational figure who redefined the role of women in public life. “Undoubtedly one of the most consequential Ghanaian women of her generation, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, became the embodiment of the women’s struggle for self-empowerment,” he said. Akufo-Addo recalled how Nana Konadu boldly stepped into national...

Former President John Dramani Mahama has paid glowing tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, honouring her as a towering national figure whose courage, influence and leadership transformed generations. The tribute, delivered on his behalf by Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, was read at the state funeral held on Friday, November 28, at the Black Star Square. Mahama prayed for her peaceful rest and said her legacy would continue to guide Ghana toward justice, equity and progress. “Fare thee well, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Ghana will remember you,” he said. He described Nana Konadu...