The embattled Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, has taken legal steps beyond Ghana’s borders in her quest for justice. According to Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, the suspended Chief Justice has lodged a fresh suit at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria. The suit seeks relief over what she describes as an unlawful suspension and flawed removal proceedings. Justice Torkornoo was suspended earlier this year by President John Dramani Mahama, invoking Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. Her suspension, however, has since become the subject of intense judicial scrutiny. The Chief Justice...
Mahama Breaks Silence on Torkornoo’s Removal Process
President John Dramani Mahama has, for the first time, publicly commented on the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing it as a “difficult issue” his administration has had to face just six months into office. The President made the remarks on Monday, July 7, 2025, during a meeting with the Council of State at Jubilee House. Addressing the gathering, he acknowledged the sensitive nature of the three petitions currently before the committee tasked with probing the matter. “We’ve had a difficult issue with regards to the suspension of the Chief Justice and of course, the...
Ghana Records 33% Surge in Fire-Related Deaths in First Half, 2025
Ghana is grappling with a worrying surge in fire-related casualties, as the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reports a 33% increase in deaths in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to newly released GNFS data, 16 lives were lost to fire incidents between January and June 2025, up from 12 during the same timeframe last year. Even more alarming is the spike in fire-related injuries, which jumped from 30 in 2024 to 110 in 2025, a staggering 266% increase. This troubling trend highlights the escalating human cost of fire outbreaks and underscores the...
Parliament Suspends Sitting Following Sudden Passing of Akwatia Legislator, Ernest Yaw Kumi
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...