Author: Gifty Baoateng

It has emerged that troubled former Minister of Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta, who is being held in custody by United States (US) authorities, was offered support by Ghana’s High Commission. But the one time powerful government official, refused the offer without explanation, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the US, Victor Emmanuel Smith has disclosed. Per a statement issued by the High Commissioner on Saturday, January 10, Victor Smith confirmed both the detention by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the gesture extended to the detainee. “The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, can confirm that Ghana’s former Minister…

One accused person in the Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi, in the unlicensed mining (popularly known as galamsey) case, has been arrested. The individual was arrested by the Police last week and has been granted bail, according to the Deputy Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai. Speaking exclusively on the Keypoints programme on TV3, on Saturday, January 10, Srem-Sai did not provide particulars of the accused person except to say he had previously been at large. “In that case, one of the accused persons was at large. We…

Veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt, has called on the John Mahama administration, to immediately do away with the ‘forward operating base of the United States (US) army, situated in Ghana. The base was established under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government. It is located at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. But Pratt, who has never hidden his strong opposition to the US when it comes to world politics thinks that is one solid move for Ghana to make to tell the world that it will not allow it territory to be used for any aggression against any country in the world…

President John Dramani Mahama has in his one year in office looked backed, reflecting on his government saying it has made difficult decisions that have laid the foundations for Ghana’s future development. Speaking during a non-denominational event at the forecourt of the Jubilee House on Wednesday, the President acknowledged that the results of these decisions may not be immediately visible but emphasised that they are designed to guide the country towards sustainable growth. “As we look back on the past year, we do so honestly. We have taken difficult decisions, we have undertaken difficult reforms, and we have laid the…

All is set for President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to mark the government’s one year anniversary in office today, Wednesday, January 7. The commemoration will take a form of a non-denominational thanksgiving service at the forecourt of the Jubilee House, in Accra. The event coincide with the day the president was sworn-in at a colourful ceremony at the Black Star Square, on January 7, 2025, where several dignitaries including presidents and envoys across the country were in attendance. The service, scheduled for 8:00 a.m., will bring together religious leaders, senior government officials, members of the…

Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has strongly condemned the unilateral use of force and unauthorised military invasion of Venezuela by the United States (US). The invasion reportedly resulted in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by US forces and removed from the country, in the early hours of Saturday, 3rd January, 2026. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in New York. According to a statement issued by the sector Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, it was alarmed by the development. It indicated that, Ghana is alarmed but said it is monitoring…

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawaso East constituency, in the Greater Accra Region, Mahama Naser Toure, has suddenly passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, after a period of illness. The late MP, who was serving his 4th term in Parliament, on the ticket of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), turned 60 years in March 2025. Toure held several key roles in Parliament, including Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and member of the Roads and Transport Committee, House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee. Following his passing, his body has been taken to…

President John Dramani Mahama, has paid a visit to former President John Agyekum Kufuor, at his Airport Residence in Accra. The visit on Tuesday, December 30, was for him to extend best wishes of the season to his senior statesman and friend. Photos of the visit have emerged online, warming many hearts. Many Ghanaians who have come across the photos have commended the President for looking beyond his political party and extending love to his opponent. They also acknowledged his humility and love for humanity. In a post, President shared copies of the photos saying “I paid a visit to…

The paramount chief of the Dormaahene Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, privately known as Daniel Mensah, has dispelled rumours that he is sympathizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Over the years, the traditional ruler has been berated for allegedly being a sympathizer of the NDC. He said to jell so well with NDC presidents than that of the NPP. His utterances are perceived to be in favour of the governing party as against the NPP. But according to the outspoken chief of the people of Dormaa, he has never in his entire life been affiliated to the…

Victor Smith Visits Ghanaians In Detention Centre in Philadelphia Ghana’s ambassador to the United States of (USA) Victor Emmanuel Smith, has led a team from the Embassy to visit Ghanaians detained in one of the Immigration Centre Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in Philadelphia, in Pennsylvanian. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is actively collaborating with private prison companies, primarily the GEO Group, to operate detention centers. GEO Group serves as a critical, large-scale partner for ICE, expanding detention capacity to support immigration enforcement efforts. The GEO Group operates the large Moshannon Valley Processing Center, a major ICE immigrant detention…