Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) has initiated legal proceedings at the High Court in Accra, accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of illegally confiscating its servers and other critical equipment during a raid that reportedly led to the “immediate collapse” of a nationwide system used to monitor petroleum and mineral resources. In a writ of summons filed on November 10, 2025, SML is seeking the return of all seized items and demanding compensation amounting to $28,850,125.50 in special damages, along with GH₵20 million in general damages from the anti-corruption body. The lawsuit arises from a forceful search and...
25 Arrested in Crackdown on Illegal Gold Trade in Accra
In a decisive move to curb illicit activities in the gold sector, the Ghana Gold Board, working in concert with the Goldbod Taskforce and National Security operatives, has arrested 25 individuals—comprising both foreign nationals and Ghanaians—for engaging in illegal gold trading, smelting, and assaying. The arrests stemmed from two coordinated operations conducted at Dome Pillar 2 and Akweteyman-Achimota, where authorities seized over GHS 64,000 and USD 112,500 in cash, alongside several gold bars and other valuable exhibits believed to be linked to the unauthorized transactions. All suspects have been granted police inquiry bail. While some have already been arraigned before...
CJ Nominee Vetted Amid Minority Walkout
The President’s nominee for Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today for vetting, amid a dramatic walkout by Minority members. Led by Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the opposition members exited the Committee Room after registering their protest and voting against the nominee. Afenyo-Markin insisted that the Committee’s final report must reflect their dissenting position. Despite the protest, the vetting proceeded uninterrupted. Committee Chairman Hon. Bernard Ahiafor affirmed that the remaining members constituted a quorum, allowing the process to continue in accordance with parliamentary procedure. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination has sparked debate across the political aisle, with...
Ghana Signs Sixth Bilateral Debt Agreement with Germany
Ghana has taken another significant step in its economic recovery efforts with the signing of a bilateral debt agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany. The agreement, signed earlier today by Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and German Ambassador Frederik Landshöft, marks the sixth such accord under Ghana’s ongoing debt restructuring programme. Describing the development as a “critical milestone,” Dr. Forson emphasized that the agreement reinforces Ghana’s commitment to restoring fiscal stability and long-term economic resilience. “This strengthens the foundations of fiscal stability and anchors our long-term progress as a nation determined to restore growth and resilience,” he...
Ex-GIIF Board Member Denies Approval of Sky Train Project in Court Testimony
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...