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In a remarkable move aimed at tackling the roads infrastructure shortfalls in the Volta region, government has taken steps to fulfill its promise to reconstruct the Ho-Aflao Road and the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road, bringing relief to commuters and residents in the Region. The minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, accompanied by his deputy, Alhassan Suhuyini, led a team of engineers from the Ministry and the Ghana Highway Authority to assess the conditions of the roads and plan for urgent intervention. According to Minister  Agbodza, the Ho-Aflao Road reconstruction will be undertaken under President John Mahama’s Big…

Thirty-five-year-old businessman Daniel Koranteng, also known as Nana Amakye, has denied allegations that he sold photographs of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale to Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong before Suale’s murder in 2019. Mr Koranteng, has been remanded in custody by the Madina District Court after being provisionally charged with murder. Prosecutors argue that he played a role in Ahmed Suale’s killing, citing call records and his presence near the journalist’s residence at the time of the murder. “Call records placed the accused in Madina near Suale’s residence before and at the time of the murder,” the prosecution said. However, the…

Prof. Petr Quartey of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, (ISSER), has urged the government to revisit its decision to bear the fees of first-year students in public universities. He acknowledged that while the decision is in fulfilment of a campaign promise made by the present administration, it may not be the most pressing challenge facing Ghana’s education. The government is allocating GHȼ499,915 to fulfil the key campaign promise, but Prof. Quartey says the decision requires a review. “What about students in private universities?” he asked. “Many of such private university students are from less privileged homes but…

By Innocent Appiah Damongo MP, Samuel Abu Jinapor, formerly in charge of Lands and Natural Resources, is under scrutiny for his double standards on environmental degradation. While serving as Minister, Jinapor presided over a period marred by widespread illegal mining that ravaged Ghana’s water bodies and forests. Now, he finds himself at the center of controversy for conveniently ignoring his role in the crisis and vocalizing concerns about environmental issues. During his tenure, Jinapor sanctioned the enactment of Executive Instrument EI 144, allowing mining in forest reserves and enabling reckless exploitation of natural resources. The aftermath? A devastated ecosystem with…

Ghana is positioning itself as a key provider of reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable energy within West Africa and beyond. The Petroleum Hub Project, coinciding with President John Dramani Mahama’s push for a Green Transition within the Ministry of Energy, underscores the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy development. The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), led by its CEO, Dr. Toni Aubynn, is at the forefront of this initiative. “Energy infrastructure, innovation, green investments, and strategic financing are the foundational pillars that will support Ghana’s productive sectors and accelerate growth.” His statement underscores the importance of ensuring that Ghana’s energy sector…

Yesterday The Superior Court of New Jersey is reported to have awarded investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit that was brought against a former NPP Presidential aspirant and Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, and one other. Meanwhile, a similar suit by Anas is reported to have been brought against the same person in Ghana, was dismissed by the Ghanaian High Court. While not having any opinion on the two cases, I am strengthened to call for a thorough legal and forensic audits and investigations into some of the rulings, orders, and judgements given…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024, citing irregularities in the issuance process. Speaking at a joint press briefing on March 19, 2025, Mr Buah stated that these licences were granted without due process, making their cancellation necessary. “Now, we are going full steam ahead to revoke all licences based on the findings. Even all licences it’s mostly licences that were issued from December 7 that is hereby revoked, whether you have EPA licences or not, because the finding is very clear. Those…

A sensational twist has rocked the ongoing scandal engulfing the mismanagement of funds at the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO)’s exhibit account. In a dramatic development, former Director General of the unit Maame Tiwa Addo Dankwa has pivoted the blame towards none other than ex-Chief of Staff, Madam Frema Osei Opare. Explosive evidence laid out by Tiwa Addo Dankwa indicates a collaboration between herself and Opare to divert funds from the exhibit account into EOCO’s operational funds account without adhering to due process. Insiders close to our probe reveal that the necessary protocols for handling proceeds of crime were…

In a surprising turn of events, former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has assumed a new role defending large mining companies in Ghana amid a recent government decision to significantly increase their tax burden. Mohamed Amin Adam has emerged as a vocal advocate for these mining companies, seemingly prioritizing their interests over those of ordinary Ghanaians. The controversy stems from Finance Minister Ato Forson’s decision to raise the Growth and Sustainability Levy (GSL) from 1 to 3 percent in order to boost revenue from the extractive sector. While the government removed what it deemed as “nuisance taxes” to ease the…

Workers at the Ghana Airport Company Ltd (GACL) are petitioning President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Managing Director Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare from her role with immediate effect. The employees, who have been voicing their concerns since July of last year, argue that Mrs. Opare’s ongoing tenure as MD is detrimental to both industrial relations and the ethical governance of state institutions. They criticize Mrs. Opare’s leadership style, accusing her of engaging in favoritism, cronyism, and nepotism in managing the organization and its staff. Of particular contention is the swift promotion of an individual named Lisa Hayfron, said to…