Former member of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Board, Yaw Odame-Darkwa has testified before the High Court in Accra that the contentious Sky Train initiative was never sanctioned by the Board during his time in office. Odame-Darkwa appeared as the lead prosecution witness in the ongoing $2 million financial loss trial involving former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and ex-Board Chairman Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi. The two are facing allegations of authorizing payments without Board consent and for work that was allegedly never executed. In his testimony, Odame-Darkwa revealed that the Sky Train proposal was mentioned briefly in a...
NPP Flags Constitutional Issues in Baffoe-Bonnie’s Chief Justice Nomination
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has voiced firm opposition to the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, labeling the process a serious threat to Ghana’s constitutional framework and the autonomy of the judiciary. In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP declared, “The NPP will witness this travesty, strongly condemn it, and publicly denounce its outcome. The Constitution is the sacred covenant of the Ghanaian people, and we shall never relent in our duty to defend it.” The party argued that the nomination put forward by President Mahama’s administration represents a “grave...
Tensions Flare Between Afenyo-Markin and Ayariga Over Chief Justice Vetting
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Majority caucus in Parliament of demonstrating insincerity during the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who was nominated by President Mahama to serve as Chief Justice. The confrontation erupted when Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga challenged Afenyo-Markin’s characterization of the nominee as a “disputed nominee,” arguing that the term was inappropriate and carried political undertones. In response, Afenyo-Markin contended that the Majority was attempting to suppress meaningful parliamentary scrutiny and transparency. He asserted that the Minority was fully entitled to voice its concerns regarding the nomination, which he claimed was driven by political considerations. “Chairman,...
Passport Application Fee Slashed by 30%, New Rate Effective November 13
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed a downward adjustment in passport application charges, lowering the cost from GH₵500 to GH₵350. This change reflects a 30% cut in fees. The updated pricing will be implemented starting Thursday, November 13, 2025. The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to make essential services more accessible and affordable to citizens. The revised rate will apply to both first-time passport applicants and individuals renewing their existing passports.
President Mahama to Launch ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Initiative on November 12
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister responsible for Government Communications, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will formally inaugurate the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12. Although comprehensive information about the programme has yet to be released, it is anticipated to center on community upliftment and youth empowerment, aligning with the administration’s broader social intervention policies. The week’s activities will conclude on Thursday, November 13, when the Finance Minister is scheduled to deliver the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament. This upcoming budget is expected to introduce significant policy measures designed to stimulate economic expansion, generate employment opportunities,...
Final Report on Fatal Helicopter Crash to Be Presented to National Security Council Today
The long-anticipated report on the tragic helicopter crash of August 6, 2025—which claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two cabinet ministers—is scheduled to be presented to the National Security Council later today. A press briefing is expected on Tuesday to publicly disclose the findings of the investigation, which has been the subject of intense national interest and scrutiny. The crash, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, involved a Harbin Z-9EH helicopter operated by the Ghana Air Force. The aircraft was reportedly on an official mission when it went down in severe weather, killing all...
Tragic Collision at Asikuma Junction Claims Five Lives, Four Survivors Rescued
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed a fatal road accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, resulting in five deaths. According to GNFS, the crash involved nine individuals. Four survivors, including a child, were rescued and transported to the Peki Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service. Tragically, five others were found unresponsive at the scene and handed over to the police for further procedures. A statement posted on GNFS’s official Facebook page revealed that the Peki Fire Station received an emergency call about the incident and promptly dispatched a rescue team. The...
Tragic Collision at Asikuma Junction Claims Five Lives, Four Survivors Rescued
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed a fatal road accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, resulting in five deaths. According to GNFS, the crash involved nine individuals. Four survivors, including a child, were rescued and transported to the Peki Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service. Tragically, five others were found unresponsive at the scene and handed over to the police for further procedures. A statement posted on GNFS’s official Facebook page revealed that the Peki Fire Station received an emergency call about the incident and promptly dispatched a rescue team. The...
OSP Arrests GRA Legal Head Over Alleged Corruption in SML Contract
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken into custody Freeman Sarbah, the Acting Director of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), over suspected involvement in corruption and obstruction of justice linked to the contentious revenue assurance agreement between GRA and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). In a statement shared on its official social media channels on Monday, November 3, the OSP confirmed that Mr. Sarbah is under active investigation for corruption-related offenses and interference with legal processes surrounding the GRA–SML arrangement. The contract, which tasked SML Ghana with monitoring revenue in the downstream petroleum sector and...
Bernard Ahiafor and Collins Dauda Inducted into Pan-African Parliament
First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor and Asutifi South MP Collins Dauda have officially taken their oaths as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union. Their swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, November 3, in South Africa. Established to serve as a continental forum for dialogue and policymaking, the Pan-African Parliament first convened in March 2004. Initially headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the institution later relocated to Midrand, South Africa. Its founding vision was to create a platform where representatives from across Africa could gather to deliberate and enact policies addressing shared challenges across the...