The Accra High Court has scheduled March 3 to decide whether the prosecution has presented a strong enough case against James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, to require him to open his defense. Quayson is facing charges including deceit of a public officer, forgery of passports and travel certificates, making a false statutory declaration, perjury, and false declaration for office. At the last court session, the prosecution applied to recall their fifth witness, Latif Oshenu. During his cross-examination, Oshenu informed the court that a page was missing from an exhibit he had previously submitted. The...
2025 Independence Day Celebration to be held solely at Jubilee house
President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has decided to scale back this year’s Independence Day celebrations, hosting the event exclusively at Jubilee House as part of an effort to cut costs. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, announced the change, explaining that the previously planned regional rotational celebrations have been suspended. The 2023 Independence Day event, which was held in Ho, cost the country an estimated GH¢15 million. Ofosu emphasized that the government is focused on prudent financial management while fulfilling its core responsibilities. He noted that while the celebration had traditionally been held in the capital,...
Oil marketers reject Gold-for-Oil impact on fuel price decline
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has pushed back against claims that the previous government’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) policy was a key driver in reducing fuel prices. It argues that global market dynamics—not the initiative—led to the price drops. Ghana introduced the G4O policy in December 2022, with the first consignment arriving in January 2023. The program was designed to stabilize fuel prices by purchasing petroleum products with gold. However, COMAC contends that the policy accounted for just 10% of the country’s monthly fuel consumption at inception and peaked at only 30%. COMAC maintains that ex-pump prices in Ghana had...
Ashanti Regional Police Commander removed over Council of State election chao
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his post, sources from the Police Headquarters have confirmed to Citi News. His reassignment follows the violent disruption of the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The election descended into chaos when a group of unidentified thugs stormed the voting center, disrupting the sorting and counting of ballots. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants overturned tables, destroyed ballot boxes, and scattered voting materials, forcing Electoral Commission (EC) officials to suspend the process. The unrest is believed to have been triggered by the unexpected defeat...
OSP declares Ken Ofori-Atta wanted in multiple corruption cases
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two undisclosed matters. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta is now a wanted person and must return to Ghana immediately to face questioning. He warned that failure to comply would result in steps being taken to compel his return. Dismissing claims that Ofori-Atta had left the country for medical treatment, Agyebeng insisted that the former minister must...
Gov’t to Meet Transport Unions Over Fare Hikes Amid Rising Fuel Prices
The government is set to meet with the transport unions today, February 11,regarding proposed fare hikes in response to the ongoing rise in fuel prices. This discussion comes amid growing concerns from commuters and transportoperators about the financial strain caused by fluctuating fuel costs and their effect on transportation services across the country. The move follows a statement from the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), one of the country’s largest transport unions, which has indicated thatthe threshold for fare increases has been reached due to consecutive fuel price hikes throughout January. The GPRTU explained that the ongoing surge in...
2024 Global Corruption Perception Index: Ghana Scored 42 Out Of 100
The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has ranked Ghana with a score of 42 out of 100, a slight decline from its 2023 score of 43. This was announced in apress release from the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local branch ofTransparency International, on February 11. The drop in score signals a setback in the country’s efforts to combat corruption, placing Ghana in the 80th position out of 180 countries globally. The GII highlighted that since 2015, Ghana has seen a steady decline in its CPI score, dropping by five points. They noted, “Since 2015, Ghana’s CPI score has decreased...
US deportation: Ghanaians living abroad urged to get closer to their embassies
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged Ghanaians living abroad to connect with their local embassies for assistance. This call comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s policy to deport undocumented foreign nationals. Ablakwa revealed that 156 Ghanaians are facing imminent deportation from the United States. Reasons for Registration Ablakwa emphasized the importance of registration, stating that embassies can only provide assistance if they are aware of the individuals’ presence. He also highlighted the need for new approaches to consular assistance to protect the welfare of Ghanaians abroad. Context The US has identified approximately 18,000 Indian...
Ghana and Australia Partner to Boost Food Production – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is pushing for a stronger agricultural partnership between Ghana and Australia to tackle food production challenges. She believes that combining Australia’s agribusiness expertise with Ghana’s abundant arable lands will yield mutual benefits. During a meeting with Australian High Commissioner Berenice Owen-Jones, Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the potential for a strategic partnership to unlock long-term solutions to Ghana’s agricultural difficulties. In response, High Commissioner Owen-Jones announced plans to expand the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) to Ghana, promoting collaborative research and innovation in mechanized farming and food self-sufficiency. Beyond agriculture, the discussion touched...
Ablakwa’s Approval Meets Resistance from Minority Caucus
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has publicly rejected the approval of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister for Foreign Affairs, citing concerns over his behavior and responses during the vetting process. Led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the caucus reiterated its stance during Tuesday’s parliamentary session, stating that they cannot endorse Ablakwa’s appointment under the current circumstances. In a symbolic gesture, First Minority Deputy Whip Habib Iddrisu poured water on Afenyo-Markin’s hands, which he washed, signifying the Minority’s detachment from the approval process. Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the Minority will maintain their distance, saying, “We abstain from his decision. It is solely...