Author: Leo Nelson

By Nelson Ayivor Elder statesman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe has called for an immediate withdrawal of government’s decision to rename the Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. The Transport Minister is expected to present a bill to Parliament for the renaming of the airport. The Majority Leader has also confirmed the decision during a press conference in Parliament. Speaking in a recent interview on TV3, the elder statesman noted that despite the unpleasant and undeniable fact that Kotoka was involved in the 1966 coup, it is part of the nation’s history and cannot be erased. “I think we have…

The family of the late Major General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka has publicly expressed strong opposition to the proposed renaming of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), calling the move ill-considered and dismissive of the late General’s enduring legacy of national service. Michael Korshie Dzirakor, maternal uncle of the late General Kotoka, chiefs and other close family members shared the family’s sentiments in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Sunday at his residence in Fiaxor, near Anloga. Dzirakor revealed that neither the immediate nor the extended family were consulted before the announcement of the proposed name change, indicating that the…

The decision by the Chief Justice to activate a Specialised High Court Division marks a significant moment in Ghana’s long-running struggle to strengthen accountability and confront corruption, environmental destruction, and the abuse of public resources. Issued under the authority of the Courts Act, 1993, the directive establishes a judicial framework designed to handle complex and sensitive cases that have often stalled within the general court system. Beyond its legal significance, the move carries important political and social implications for a country seeking to restore public trust in governance and the rule of law. At its core, the Specialised High Court…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has officially opened the 66th annual conference of the West African College of Surgeons in Accra, describing the gathering as a powerful symbol of regional cooperation and professional excellence in healthcare. Addressing surgeons, trainees, health administrators, diplomats, traditional leaders, and guests from across West Africa and beyond, the President welcomed delegates to Ghana and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening surgical capacity and health systems across the sub-region. President Mahama said it was a privilege for Ghana to host the conference, noting that when the College last met in the country in 2014,…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a defined portion of the MahamaCares fund will be dedicated to the training of specialist medical doctors as part of a broader national strategy to strengthen Ghana’s health system and improve access to quality care. He made this commitment while speaking at the opening of the 66th annual conference of the West African College of Surgeons, hosted in Accra. Addressing surgeons, trainees, health professionals, and invited guests from across the subregion, President Mahama placed the issue of specialist training at the centre of Ghana’s response to growing health challenges, particularly non-communicable diseases. He…

President John Dramani Mahama has formally commissioned a new batch of Ambassadors and High Commissioners, charging them to represent Ghana’s supreme national interests abroad, while actively advancing the government’s reset agenda anchored in integrity, accountability, and results-driven governance. The ceremony, held at the Flagstaff House, marked what the President described as a solemn transition from appointment to full national service for the envoys designated to serve in Ghana’s diplomatic missions across the world.Addressing the envoys in the presence of the Vice President, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, senior government officials and invited guests, President Mahama reminded them that their appointment…

By Nelson Ayivor Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has issued a strong rebuke against what he describes as the growing commercialisation of the Gospel, warning that the church risks losing its moral authority and spiritual essence if sacred spaces are reduced to profit-driven enterprises. Speaking at a recent Christian leadership gathering in Accra, the revered clergyman cautioned pastors and church leaders against turning the pulpit into a trading platform, insisting that the church must remain a place of worship, service and transformation—not a marketplace. “The church is not a business centre and the Gospel…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced investigations into allegations of electoral corruption arising from recent internal party primaries organised by Ghana’s two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. The investigations, announced in a public notice issued on February 8, 2026, focus on suspected vote buying, vote selling, and the sources of funding linked to the alleged corrupt activities during the primaries. According to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, investigations into the New Patriotic Party presidential primaries, which were conducted on January 31, 2026, have already begun. The Office said it is…

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has warned of a possible one-week strike if the government fails to urgently review the newly implemented Value Added Tax (VAT) regime under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151). In a press statement dated February 8, 2026, and signed by its Head of Communications, Takyi Addo, the Association said the current 20 per cent VAT rate is hurting pricing, competitiveness, and compliance within the spare parts sector. “The new VAT rate is significantly affecting our operations and making it difficult for dealers to remain competitive,” the statement said, adding that the…

The newly elected NDC parliamentary candidate for the East Ayawaso Constituency, Baba Jamal has denied allegations of vote buying following the party’s recent parliamentary primaries. Reacting to a statement that announced his recall as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal said the claims being circulated about his conduct during the primaries were untrue. “I wish to state categorically that I, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, have not engaged in any vote buying or election malpractices,” he said in a press release. He was responding to an earlier statement issued by the Minister for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu and referenced an…