Ghana is experiencing a surge in corruption investigations as more whistleblowers come forward with evidence against former officials, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem Sai. He disclosed that while the ORAL report initially documented 33 cases, the number has now exceeded 50 due to increasing complaints from citizens and insiders. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized the rising culture of whistleblowing, which he believes is shifting the landscape of accountability in the country. “People are bringing you evidence and complaints. I can tell you, Ghanaians are really determined to get accountability,” he stated. He...
China has offered 0% tariff on all exports from Ghana – Ablakwa announces
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samule Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that on Wednesday June 11, he held productive and impactful talks with the distinguished Foreign Minister of China, His Excellency Wang Yi. He says China has offered 0% tariff on all exports from Ghana. Mr Ablakwa further indicated that China is Ghana’s number one trading partner, with last year’s trade volume exceeding US$ 11 billion. “This 0% tariff on 100% of goods from Ghana and other African countries will bolster trade, create jobs and produce more Ghanaian entrepreneurs,” he said. They also discussed new industrial projects in line with President Mahama’s...
Kwame Pianim Praises President Mahama as GNAT Seeks Support for Teacher Welfare
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has described President John Dramani Mahama as a “listening President”, emphasizing that when he makes promises, he follows through. His remarks came during a courtesy call by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at Jubilee House on June 11, 2025, where discussions centered on teacher welfare, housing, and education sector reforms. GNAT’s Call for Affordable Housing and Government Support During the meeting, GNAT urged the government to provide land for affordable housing projects for teachers nationwide. Pianim, who serves as a GNAT consultant, revealed that the union’s Teachers Fund, currently valued at approximately GH¢4 billion,...
President Mahama calls for full restoration of Parent-Teacher Associations in Schools
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in schools across Ghana, emphasizing their crucial role in accountability and community involvement in education. Speaking during a meeting with the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at Jubilee House on June 11, 2025, Mahama expressed concern over the diminished role of PTAs in school governance. “The trend everywhere in the world is to give communities a say in how their schools are run,” Mahama stated. “I felt very scandalized when PTAs were virtually shoved aside and not allowed to be a part of the running of...
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh urges nurses to end strike, calls for dialogue
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged striking nurses and midwives to resume work, stating that meaningful engagement cannot happen while the strike continues. “To all health workers, I remain the best person to advocate for your interests, and I will continue to do so. But let’s return to our health facilities, meaningful engagement can’t happen while you’re still on strike,” Akandoh said in an interview on 3FM on Wednesday, June 11. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) declared a nationwide strike following the government’s delay in implementing the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement, which was signed...
ECG Set to Begin Nationwide Revenue Mobilization from June 16
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise from Monday, June 16, 2025, to Friday, June 27, 2025. This initiative aims to recover unpaid electricity bills across various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial users, and government institutions such as Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. In a statement released on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, ECG emphasized the urgency of the exercise, urging all customers with outstanding debts to settle their bills promptly to avoid disconnection and additional charges for reconnection. The company has deployed special monitoring teams to oversee the process, ensuring compliance and...
Tema and Takoradi Ports to operate 24 Hours—President Mahama Announces Major Economic Reform
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana’s Tema and Takoradi ports will transition to 24-hour operations starting July 1, 2025, as part of his administration’s ambitious 24-hour economy initiative. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Horticulture Expo, Mahama emphasized that the policy aims to boost national productivity, streamline logistics, and expand exports, ensuring Ghana’s competitiveness in global markets. “We are also implementing a game-changing strategy—the 24-hour economy initiative to unlock Ghana’s productive potential across all sectors,” he stated. “I’m pleased to announce that on July 1, the 24-hour initiative policy will be ready to go into operation,” Mahama added, reaffirming...
Gov’t Defends Delay in Nurses’ Conditions of Service, Citing Economic Stability Concerns
The Ghanaian government has defended its decision to delay the implementation of new conditions of service for nurses, insisting that the move is necessary to prevent economic collapse. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday night, Government spokesperson and Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese MP Felix Kwakye Ofosu addressed concerns over the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). He stated that rushing to fulfill the agreement without a solid financial strategy would be irresponsible. “This is about saving the economy. You need a functioning economy before you can meet any of these demands,” Kwakye Ofosu explained. “We cannot make...
Your Book and Research Allowances have been captured in 2025 budget – Ato Forson assures teacher unions
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured tertiary education unions that the 2025 Budget fully provides for the payment of Book and Research Allowances. Dr. Forson gave the assurance during a meeting with the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), and the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). The unions had formally sought clarification on the status of the allowance. He confirmed that disbursement processes have already commenced in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to ensure the timely release of funds. During the engagement,...
Fuel Levy Implementation: Constructive Engagement Helps Avert Industry Crisis – Edudzi Tameklo
Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has welcomed the postponement of the GH₵1 fuel levy by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), describing it as a necessary step to prevent disruptions in the petroleum sector. Following a closed-door meeting with the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), the GRA announced that the levy, originally scheduled to take effect on June 9, will now be implemented on June 16, 2025. Industry Resistance and Stakeholder Engagement The decision to delay the levy came after strong opposition from COMAC, which argued that the policy was coercive and operationally...