Parliamentary proceedings were temporarily halted on Monday after news broke of the untimely death of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi. The Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, formally informed the House of the sad development and requested an adjournment in honour of his departed colleague. “Mr. Speaker, it pains me deeply to convey this unfortunate news. With great reluctance, I bear the responsibility of announcing the passing of our colleague, Hon. Ernest Kumi,” he said solemnly. He disclosed that the Minority Caucus had contacted the bereaved family and extended heartfelt sympathies to both the relatives and constituents...
GPRTU, COPEC Call for Clarity on GH¢1 Fuel Levy Implementation
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) have jointly called on government to provide clear details on the implementation and duration of the newly announced GH¢1 fuel levy, which is scheduled to take effect on July 16, 2025. The two bodies are demanding full transparency regarding how revenues from the levy will be utilized, cautioning against any move to convert the levy into a permanent feature of fuel pricing. Speaking on behalf of the Union, Mr. Abass Imoro, Industrial Relations Officer, stated that following engagements with key stakeholders, the GPRTU is no longer...
Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi Passes On After Brief Illness
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Honourable Ernest Kumi, has passed away after a short illness, marking a somber moment for Parliament and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Details surrounding his passing remain undisclosed, but Parliamentary Affairs but reports says that the late MP was actively engaged in parliamentary duties just last week, making his sudden demise all the more shocking. Mr. Kumi was serving his first term in Parliament on the ticket of the NPP. His death is said to be a significant blow to the party, as well as to the legislature, where his contributions and legal expertise...
Tight Security at EOCO Ahead of Minority, NPP Protest Over Hannan’s Detention
Security has been heightened at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra ahead of a planned protest by members of the Minority in Parliament and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the continued detention of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Abdul-Wahab Hannan. Police officers have cordoned off the EOCO premises, erecting barricades and deploying personnel to maintain order and prevent any potential breach by demonstrators. The protest, scheduled for today, is in response to what party officials describe as the unjustified detention of Mr. Hannan, despite claims that he has satisfied his bail...
Footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape
Ghanaian football star Thomas Partey is facing serious legal accusations in the United Kingdom, where he has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault—allegedly involving three women between 2021 and 2022. The UK’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that the investigation began in February 2022 following an initial report of rape. The charges are broken down as follows: two counts of rape linked to one woman, three counts tied to another, and one sexual assault charge related to a third. Partey, 32, has denied all allegations through his legal counsel and has expressed readiness to clear...
NACOC Sensitizes Shukura Zongo Youth on Dangers of Drug Abuse
As part of efforts to mark this year’s World Drug Day, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intensified efforts to combat drug abuse by engaging the youth of Shukura Zongo in a sensitisation session. The event, held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, brought together young people, community leaders, civil society groups, and law enforcement agencies, all united with a purpose to protect the youth from the harmful effect of drug abuse. Officials from NACOC raised concern over the rising number of drug users in the country, which currently stands at over 50,000. More so, 35,000 of them are students aged...
Ghana’s Gold Holdings reach 32.99 Tonnes in June 2025
Ghana’s gold reserves have climbed to 32.99 tonnes as of June 2025, signaling ongoing progress in the Bank of Ghana’s mission to enhance economic resilience and broaden the composition of its foreign assets. Recent figures from the central bank show notable increases, rising from 31.37 tonnes in April and 32.16 tonnes in May. Compared to the 8.78 tonnes recorded in May 2023, this marks a nearly fourfold expansion in just one year. This sustained growth is part of a calculated move by the Bank of Ghana to amplify its gold assets aimed at reducing dependence on conventional foreign currencies like...
Ghana Eyes Agricultural Industrialization With Proposed Tractor Assembly Plant Deal In Turkey
Ghana is making a decisive move to position itself as a regional hub for agricultural machinery production, as part of its broader agenda to modernize agriculture and reduce reliance on imported equipment. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, is leading the charge, using his working visit to Turkey to court leading tractor manufacturer Hattat Traktör to establish an assembly plant in Ghana. The visit to Hattat Traktör’s state-of-the-art production facility in Istanbul forms part of Ghana’s strategic effort to attract agro-industrial investments and build local capacity in farm mechanization. With an annual production output of 2,500 tractors and...
Nana Agradaa sentenced to 15 years for fraud and charlatanic advertising
Former traditional priestess-turned-evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah widely known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Circuit Court in Accra. The conviction stems from charges of defrauding by false pretence and engaging in charlatanic advertisement. The court found that in 2022, Agradaa used a televised broadcast to promote claims of spiritual powers capable of doubling money. She encouraged viewers to hand over large sums with the promise of extraordinary financial returns—promises that were never delivered. Authorities say the misleading claims caused multiple victims to lose significant amounts of money. The sentencing brings an end to...
IMF Board to review Ghana’s 4th programme assessment on July 7
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially scheduled July 7, 2025, for the consideration of Ghana’s 4th programme review under the ongoing Extended Credit Facility.. According to sources within JoyBusiness, the board is poised to approve Ghana’s performance under the programme, a decision that will trigger the release of approximately US$370 million in funding support. The funds are expected to be credited to the Bank of Ghana’s account by July 11, 2025, further bolstering the country’s external reserves. This impending disbursement follows a staff-level agreement reached between Ghanaian authorities and the IMF in April 2025, marking...