The ECOWAS Court of Justice has rejected an application by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, who sought interim injunctions to stop the activities of the committee that investigated her removal from office. The Court equally dismissed a preliminary challenge raised by the Government of Ghana, which contended that the regional tribunal lacked the authority to entertain the matter. Justice Torkonoo filed the application after the President set up a panel, chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, to probe issues that culminated in her dismissal and the subsequent swearing-in of her successor, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Delivering its decision on Wednesday,...

 The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the successful completion of the recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, a milestone aimed at stabilising the country’s health workforce. Delivering a speech at the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) 19th Biennial Conference in Tamale, the Minister disclosed that all newly engaged personnel who experienced salary delays will receive their payments by the end of the month. He explained that the recruitment forms part of government’s broader strategy to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery, particularly under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares programmes. Hon. Akandoh underscored that nurses...

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, together with the First Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, and senior members of the Bank’s leadership, on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The visit was to formally congratulate Justice Baffoe-Bonnie on his appointment and to reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the judiciary. During the meeting, discussions centered on shared priorities and opportunities to deepen cooperation between the financial sector and the judicial system. Both sides emphasized the importance of closer engagement to ensure that the rule of...

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, has announced that the Ministry has set a 2025 aquaculture production target of 38,604.32 metric tonnes. Speaking before Parliament, the Minister explained that the projected increase reflects strengthened strategic planning, rigorous monitoring, and a results-focused operational strategy designed to accelerate growth in the sector. Hon. Arthur emphasized that ongoing capacity-building initiatives and direct support to fish farmers will provide a solid foundation for achieving the Ministry’s ambitions. She noted that these measures are expected to enhance productivity, improve sustainability, and expand opportunities for stakeholders across the aquaculture value chain. The announcement...

The family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has officially declared that her final funeral rites will take place on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra. Delivering the announcement on behalf of the family, Oheneba Akwasi Abayie, Otumfuo Akomforehene, confirmed that the ceremony will begin promptly at 6 a.m. with the arrival of the cortege at the ceremonial grounds. “The funeral activities will start at 6 a.m. with the arrival of the cortege at the Independence Square, Accra,” the family stated in a Facebook post. The bereaved family expressed heartfelt gratitude to the public...

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally filed charges against former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), and six other individuals, accusing them of corruption and related offences. In total, 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences have been leveled against the group. The other defendants include Ernest Darko Akore (67), Chef de Cabinet to the Finance Minister; Emmanuel Kofi Nti (66), former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA); Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (64), former Commissioner-General of GRA; Isaac Crentsil (63), former Commissioner of the Customs Division of GRA; Kwadwo Damoah (65), former Commissioner of...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has declared a nationwide gun amnesty program accompanied by sweeping measures to curb the proliferation of illicit firearms and strengthen public safety. The Minister warned that unregistered weapons have infiltrated homes, workplaces, schools, and social gatherings, fueling armed robbery, violent disputes, land conflicts, and domestic violence. “Every firearm surrendered is one less tool of destruction, one less weapon in the hands of criminals and one more step towards a peaceful Ghana,” he said. The amnesty period, running from December 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026, will allow citizens to voluntarily surrender illicit...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has outlined a series of strong measures to accompany the government’s newly declared gun amnesty program, aimed at curbing the proliferation of illicit firearms across the country. The Minister emphasized that the Ghana Police Service and all security agencies will intensify operations to recover illegal arms, warning that those who refuse to surrender weapons during the amnesty period will be treated as criminals. “The consequences will be firm and uncompromising,” he stated. The amnesty, running from December 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026, provides a six-week window for voluntary surrender of illicit...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced a nationwide gun amnesty program aimed at reducing the circulation of illicit firearms, which he described as a growing threat to peace and security across the country. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister warned that unregistered and unlawfully held weapons have infiltrated homes, workplaces, social gatherings, and even schools, fueling armed robbery, violent disputes, land conflicts, and domestic violence. “Every illicit firearm in circulation is a silent threat,” he cautioned, noting that such weapons can turn minor disagreements into deadly confrontations. Statistics presented by the Minister underscored the urgency...