The United States has raised concerns about Ghana’s repeated neglect of constitutional safeguards, spotlighting a series of troubling developments in its 2024 Human Rights Report. Although the report acknowledges that the overall human rights landscape has not drastically shifted, it underscores pressing issues such as unlawful detentions, constraints on press freedom, and the government’s inadequate efforts to hold abusive officials accountable. Democratic Integrity Under Scrutiny The report offers a sobering assessment of Ghana’s democratic framework, warning of a growing pattern where influential figures operate without consequences, and the justice system occasionally fails to shield everyday citizens. Press Freedom at Risk:...
Asiedu Nketia Appeals for Unity in NDC After Tamale Central MP’s Death
Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged members of the party, especially in the Tamale Central Constituency, to remain united as they prepare to select a successor for the late Member of Parliament, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. His call comes in the wake of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) announcement that it will not field a candidate for the Tamale Central seat following the MP’s tragic death in a recent helicopter crash. Speaking at a gathering of party supporters, Mr. Asiedu Nketia expressed appreciation to the NPP for what he described as a gesture of political...
NPP Youth Wing, AFFA Condemn Arrest of TikTok Stars and Social Commentator
The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the Ghana Police Service over the arrest of TikTok personalities Fante Comedy and AY, as well as social commentator Sir-Obama Pokuase, describing the actions as a waste of police resources and an affront to free speech. In a statement signed by National Youth Organizer Salam Mustapha, the group said it was “disdainful” for the police to detain young people over comments deemed inappropriate. Fante Comedy and Akosua Jollof were arrested after a viral video surfaced in which they allegedly threatened to kill former President John Mahama and his...
President Mahama Announces Scholarship Support for Children of Fallen Servicemen
President John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday, August 12, paid a heartfelt visit to the families of three Ghana Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on August 6 in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. During the visit, he announced the establishment of an educational support fund for the children of the deceased. The servicemen Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah were among eight individuals who died in the accident. The crash also claimed the lives of prominent government officials. On Sunday, August...
Ghana Armed Forces Advises Media on Helicopter Crash Coverage
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a strong appeal to the public particularly media practitioners, social commentators, bloggers, and content creators—to exercise restraint and ensure factual accuracy when discussing the recent Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of all eight personnel on board. In a statement signed by Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain V.A. Arhin, the GAF expressed deep concern over the increasing circulation of speculative and unverified information about the tragic incident. It cautioned that such unfounded reports risk misleading the public and inflicting further pain on the bereaved...
State Funeral To Be Held on August 15 For Victims of Helicopter Crash – President Mahama
President John Mahama has announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square in Accra to honour the eight individuals who perished in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. During a national broadcast from Jubilee House, President John Mahama announced that the country will host an Evening of Reflection and Memorial at the forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 9, beginning at 5 p.m. “These fallen heroes gave their lives in service to the nation. We must honor their legacy with the dignity and respect they deserve,” the...
President Mahama To Address Nation Tonight Following Fatal Helicopter Crash
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to deliver a national address tonight in response to the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Ministers and six others. The helicopter which was en route to an official engagement in Obuasi crash in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with all officials on board perishing in flames. The incident has since sent shockwaves across the country, prompting widespread mourning and calls for clarity on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The President’s address, expected to be broadcast live at 8:00 PM, is expected to offer official condolences to the...
NCA Serves Suspension Notice to DStv, Allows 30 Days for Response
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially informed Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intent to revoke the company’s license to operate its Pay TV service in Ghana. The announcement, made on Thursday, August 7, pertains to Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Direct-to-Home Bouquet), and is driven by mounting concerns over the company’s pricing strategy. In a statement released in Accra, the NCA referenced Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), as the legal foundation for its proposed action. According to the Authority, Multichoice Ghana’s current pricing approach is “considered harmful to the public...
Mahama Names Interim Defence and Environment Ministers After Fatal Helicopter Crash
In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two senior government officials, President John Dramani Mahama has swiftly moved to ensure continuity in leadership by reassigning key ministerial responsibilities. The fatal accident occurred yesterday en route to an official event in Obuasi, tragically taking the lives of the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The nation mourns the loss of two dedicated public servants whose contributions to national development were widely respected. In a press release issued on Thursday, August 7, the Office of the President announced that the Minister...
Former Pres. Nana Addo Mourns Victims of Tragic Military Helicopter Crash in Ashanti Region
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed profound grief following the tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region that claimed the lives of several prominent Ghanaian leaders and military personnel. The devastating incident took the lives of Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment and Science; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC); Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi...