The Minority in Parliament has pledged to fiercely resist any move by government to push legislation through under a certificate of urgency. Speaking at the Minority Caucus’ “Holding Government to Account” press briefing, Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accused the Majority side of exploiting the urgency procedure to fast-track bills without proper parliamentary scrutiny. He stressed that the Minority will uphold its oversight role to guarantee that proposed laws receive thorough examination in the interest of citizens. Afenyo-Markin cautioned that the Minority will not permit Parliament to be reduced to what he termed a “rubber-stamp” body. “We promise...
High Court Declares Abu Trica’s Certiorari Bid Moot, Applicant Re-Arrested
Following his discharge, Abu Trica returned to the High Court to pursue a certiorari application aimed at nullifying portions of the District Court’s proceedings. At the High Court, representatives from the Attorney-General’s office contended that the motion was now irrelevant, pointing to the earlier termination of the prosecution and the applicant’s discharge. Counsel for Abu Trica, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, argued that notwithstanding the withdrawal of the case, his client remained in custody—an outcome he described as highlighting “a disconnect between the letter of the law and its practical effect.” Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, assured the bench that if Abu Trica...
Akandoh: Exporting Health Workers Balances Jobs and Budget Realities
Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has defended government’s Labour Exchange Programme, describing it as a strategic intervention by President John Dramani Mahama to create jobs for Ghana’s large pool of unemployed health professionals. Speaking to the media at Kotoka International Airport during the departure of 130 health workers bound for Antigua, Mr. Akandoh explained that the initiative responds to international requests for Ghanaian expertise while easing the backlog of more than 80,000 trained professionals who remain jobless. “Ghana Labour Exchange Programme is one of the interventions by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to create more jobs for the good...
130 Ghanaian Health Professionals Depart for Antigua Under Labour Exchange Programme
About 130 Ghanaian health professionals have left the country for Antigua to take up three-year contracts abroad under the government’s Labour Exchange Programme. The departure ceremony, held at the Kotoka International Airport, was led by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, who represented the government. He commended the professionals for their commitment to serve beyond Ghana’s borders and urged them to uphold the nation’s reputation through dedication and discipline. Mr. Debrah explained that the Labour Exchange Programme is part of government’s broader initiative to create employment opportunities for skilled workers while strengthening international cooperation in the health sector. He noted that...
Ghana’s Economic Gains Demand Smarter Storytelling, Asiama Tells Journalists
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called on the media to break down complex economic issues into accessible stories that help citizens understand policy decisions with confidence rather than fear. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) in Ada on Saturday, 24 January 2026, Dr. Asiama stressed the importance of clear communication on inflation dynamics, interest rate paths, foreign exchange market norms, and payments innovations. His remarks were delivered on his behalf by Dr. Francis Yao Kumah, Advisor to the Governor. Reflecting on Ghana’s economic performance,...
Bank of Ghana Backs IFC–Access Bank Risk-Sharing Scheme to Boost Cocoa Sector
The Bank of Ghana has joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Access Bank Ghana Plc in signing a Risk-Sharing Guarantee Scheme aimed at strengthening Ghana’s cocoa value chain. The agreement, signed in Accra, is designed to provide Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) with essential working capital to sustain operations and safeguard rural livelihoods. Speaking at the ceremony, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, underscored the importance of credit guarantee schemes in driving agriculture-led growth. “This scheme is strategically designed to provide essential working capital to Licensed Buying Companies. Their stability safeguards rural livelihoods, strengthens export...
NIA to Implement Revised Ghana Card Fees from February 2
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a revision of fees and charges for Ghana Card registration and related services, following parliamentary approval of new regulations. According to a press release issued by the Authority, the revised fees will take effect on Monday, February 2, 2026, in line with the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2512), which was passed by Parliament in November 2025. The NIA explained that the adjustment is part of a periodic review mandated under the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080), which requires public institutions to realign fees to...
Police Probe Attack on Patrol Team in Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a violent attack on a Jacobu District patrol team at Bepotenten Sukuum on January 23, 2026. According to police reports, the incident occurred after officers recovered a pump-action gun from a 15-year-old boy during routine duties. The officers instructed the teenager to inform the owner of the firearm to present proper documentation at the police station. While returning from patrol, the team was confronted by a crowd of about 100 individuals armed with cutlasses and firearms who blocked the road. The group assaulted the officers and forcibly seized a service rifle....
Ablakwa Strengthens Bilateral Ties on Jamaica Trip
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has arrived in Jamaica for a two-day official and solidarity visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deepening cooperation between the two nations. The Minister was warmly received at the Norman Manley International Airport by Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, JP, who extended the government’s hospitality to the Ghanaian delegation. A central focus of the visit is to engage directly with Ghanaian troops from the 48 Engineer Regiment, who have been stationed in Jamaica for the past six weeks. The contingent has...
Bank of Ghana Launches National Virtual Asset Literacy Initiative
The Bank of Ghana, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has launched the National Virtual Asset Literacy Initiative (NaVALI) under the theme “Understand Before You Undertake.” The initiative seeks to promote public education, consumer protection and regulatory preparedness in the responsible adoption and use of virtual assets. Speaking at the launch, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, underscored the importance of collaboration in building awareness across the financial ecosystem. “At the Bank of Ghana, we acknowledge that effective regulation and enforcement cannot be achieved by regulators alone. The entire ecosystem must be prepared through...