Author: Leo Nelson

By Nelson Ayivor The President of Ghana and Command-in-chief, John Dramani Mahama, has commissioned 263 officer cadets into the Ghana Armed Forces, reaffirming the state’s commitment to national security, professionalism, and democratic governance amid evolving regional and global threats. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Ghana Military Academy and marked the successful completion of rigorous military training by cadets drawn from the Regular Career Course 64, Short Service and Special Duties Intake 62. President Mahama recalled that the previous graduation parade had been attended by several senior officers, including a former Minister of Defence, who later lost their lives…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s determination to confront illegal mining decisively, describing the protection of Ghana’s natural resources as a moral and generational obligation that must unite all citizens. Speaking at the commissioning of 263 officer cadets into the Ghana Armed Forces, the President said the destruction caused by illegal mining remains one of the most serious environmental and economic threats facing the country. Addressing the parade at the Ghana Military Academy, President Mahama reminded Ghanaians that the nation’s forests, rivers, and farmlands are a sacred trust held for present and future generations. He…

By Nelson Ayivor The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) has revealed during a strategic investment mission to the People’s Republic of China, a comprehensive industrial blueprint aimed at transforming the Volta Lake Basin into a multimodal logistics spine and a global hub for agribusiness. Nana Dwemoh Benneh, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIIF, speaking in an interview, detailed plans to leverage the world’s largest man-made lake to drive a massive import substitution agenda. According to Benneh, the project, which targets the cultivation and processing of millions of hectares of arable land, represents one of the most significant infrastructure undertakings…

By Nelson Ayivor The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, says government has made significant progress on key coastal protection projects as part of efforts to shield vulnerable communities from erosion and destructive tidal waves. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Minister Adjei assured Ghanaians of sustained investment in coastal resilience, stressing that all ongoing projects would be completed on schedule. He announced that a contract has been awarded for Phase II of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, a major intervention designed to address years of coastal erosion and tidal wave devastation in the Ketu South…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana has secured a major boost for its flagship infrastructure drive after the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, signed a grant agreement worth 12.83 million US dollars with the African Development Bank to fund feasibility studies for selected priority projects under the government’s Big Push programme. The agreement marks a critical preparatory step toward accelerating large scale infrastructure delivery aimed at supporting economic growth, market efficiency, and agro-industrial transformation. In a statement following the signing, Dr Forson explained that the grant would finance detailed feasibility studies for a range of projects that have been identified…

By Nelson Ayivor The National Democratic Congress has introduced a strict internal regulation aimed at separating government appointments from party executive ambitions, a move party leaders say is intended to curb political greed and strengthen internal democracy. The directive bars certain government appointees from contesting party positions unless they resign from their public offices at least six clear months before filing nomination forms. The new rule is contained in the party’s official Guidelines for the Election of NDC Party Executives at all levels across the country, issued pursuant to the party’s constitution. The rule applies to internal elections leading up…

By Nelson Ayivor The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allayed investor concerns about Ghana’s emerging green bonds market, assuring that forthcoming issuances—particularly by corporate entities—will not mirror the losses experienced under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the Ghana Green Bonds Market Development Programme in Accra, the Director-General of SEC, Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, said the structure and purpose of the new bond framework are fundamentally different from government-issued debt instruments. “Well, the DDEP actually was the bond issue by the government,” he said. “In the past, when we were all in…

The Government has announced the successful completion of three major coastal protection projects as part of a broader national strategy to address the growing threat of coastal erosion, flooding and community displacement along Ghana’s shoreline. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Hon Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, said the interventions demonstrate the government’s renewed commitment to safeguarding lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure in vulnerable coastal communities. “Ghana’s coastal belt continues to face significant threats due to the rising sea levels, resulting in flooding, shoreline erosion and community displacement. In…

By Nelson Ayivor Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has cited land ownership disputes, legal challenges, and difficult terrain as key reasons for delays in resettling communities displaced by the 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage. Speaking to the media during the Government Accountability Series, Mr. Adjei explained that while construction of new housing units has begun, progress varies across affected areas. The Minister revealed that, in partnership with 19 District Assemblies, the Ministry has validated a total of 2,225 housing units to be rebuilt for flood-affected residents across four regions. Phase One of the resettlement programme focuses…

By Nelson Ayivor The Supreme Court has quashed the Tamale High Court ruling that nullified the parliamentary election results for the Kpandai Constituency, bringing finality to a legal dispute that had cast uncertainty over representation in the area. In a majority decision of four to one delivered on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the apex court quashed the judgment of the Tamale High Court and halted plans for a parliamentary rerun. The Supreme Court held that the High Court in Tamale lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the election petition that led to the annulment of the results. According to the court,…