CUTS International, a prominent public policy think tank and consumer protection advocate, has called on the Government of Ghana to take decisive action against commercial drivers who refuse to implement the recently announced 15 percent reduction in transport fares. The organization is urging the government to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to deregister and ban non-compliant drivers, ensuring consumers fully benefit from falling fuel prices. The directive for a 15% lorry fare reduction, issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), officially took effect nationwide on Saturday, May 24, 2025. However, some transport unions and drivers have...
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington rocked by corruption scandal; Staff dismissed, others suspended
Ghana’s embassy in the United States capital has been hit by a corruption scandal, prompting swift action from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The minister announced the dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staff member, and the suspension of all other locally hired employees at the embassy Investigations revealed that Mr. Kwarteng allegedly created an unauthorized link on the embassy’s official website, redirecting visa and passport applicants to his private company, Ghana Travel Consultants (GTC). Through this scheme, applicants were charged extra fees ranging from $29.75 to $60, which were not approved by the Ministry...
Accra high court set to take plea of Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi in sky train trial
The High Court in Accra is expected to take the plea of Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi today, Monday, May 26, in the ongoing trial concerning the controversial Sky Train project. This follows two previous instances where the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) failed to appear in court due to reported health emergencies. Professor Ameyaw-Akumfi, alongside Solomon Asamoah, the former Chief Executive Officer of GIIF, faces multiple charges, including willfully causing financial loss to the state. The case revolves around the disbursement of $2 million for the procurement of an urban sky train system, a project that...
National Security withdraws from Wontumi’s home after standoff with supporters
National Security personnel have withdrawn from the residence of Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following a dramatic standoff with his supporters. The security operatives arrived at Wontumi’s Paraku Estate home early Friday morning, reportedly to execute a search warrant. However, the operation quickly attracted a large crowd, including NPP supporters and senior party officials, leading to a tense confrontation between law enforcement and Wontumi’s loyalists. According to eyewitnesses, security personnel attempted to gain access to the residence, but were met with resistance from supporters who demanded clarification on the motive behind the raid....
Defence Minister defends Veep Naana Jane, blames Akufo-Addo gov’t for grounded presidential jet
Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has strongly refuted allegations that Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang chartered a private jet for her return from the United Kingdom, instead shifting blame to the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for failing to maintain the presidential jet, leaving it unserviceable. In a statement shared via Facebook on Friday, 23 May 2025, Dr. Boamah accused the former Akufo-Addo government of neglecting the country’s official aircraft. “Let the NPP that suffered the most humiliating defeat in recent memory in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections know this: Akufo-Addo’s administration ran down the Presidential...
Ghana’s gold export earnings surge to $5.2 billion in early 2025
Ghana’s gold industry has experienced a dramatic surge in export earnings, reaching $5.2 billion within the first four months of 2025, according to new data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). This marks a 76.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, signaling strong growth in the country’s mining sector. The rise in earnings is attributed to higher global gold prices, increased production levels, and favorable international market conditions. Ghana, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, continues to benefit from rising demand for the precious metal, especially from major economies seeking to hedge against economic uncertainties. Industry experts suggest...
Mobile money transactions in Ghana hit record GHC365 billion in April 2025
Ghana’s mobile money sector has reached a new milestone, with total transactions hitting GHC365 billion in April 2025, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana. This marks a 3.8% increase from the GHC351.7 billion recorded in March, making it the highest monthly transaction value so far this year The number of mobile money transactions also rose from 764 million in March to 778 million in April, reflecting the increasing reliance on digital financial services for both personal and business transactions. Analysts attribute this growth to greater mobile phone penetration, expanding agent networks, and improved consumer trust in...
Interior Minister vows nationwide crackdown on street beggars and prostitutes
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to removing beggars and street dwellers from major cities across Ghana as part of a broader effort to restore order and public decency. During a working visit to the Northern Region, the minister announced that his ministry, in collaboration with security services, will soon launch a nationwide operation targeting five key cities, including Tamale. Recent enforcement actions Speaking on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the commissioning of a four-storey, 24-unit apartment block constructed by the State Housing Company for the Ghana Immigration Service in Tamale, Muntaka reiterated the government’s...
La Liga: Real Madrid confirm Luka Modric’s departure
Luka Modric has announced this season will be his last at Real Madrid in a heartfelt farewell from the club legend. The 39-year-old has taken to social media to reveal that his time with Madrid is about to come to an end after 13 years at the club. The veteran midfielder, who has made 590 appearances and scored 43 goals for the Spanish giants, said this is a time he “never wanted to come” but he will be a Madrid fan “for life”. He wrote on Instagram: “Dear Real Madrid fans: The time has come. The time I never wanted...
GWCL begins controlled spillage from Weija Dam amid rainy season
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has commenced minimal spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam due to rising water levels caused by the ongoing rainy season. According to Stanley Martey, GWCL’s Communications Director, the water level of the dam has reached 44.4 feet, prompting the company to open two gates to allow controlled outflow. This measure is aimed at preventing the water level from exceeding 47 feet, which is the standard threshold for safe operations. “We have already started at 44 feet with two gates opened when we announced to the general public,” Martey stated. He explained that...