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Trouble continues to pile up for former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, who was recently booted from office for “stated misbehavior.” Now, a concerned citizen and lawyer, James Kofi Afedo, has petitioned the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to go after her for willfully causing financial loss and misapplication of public funds. Afedo’s petition, dated September 17, is addressed to EOCO’s Executive Secretary, Raymond Archer. The lawyer’s argument is based on the same findings that led to Torkornoo’s removal: a report from a five-member committee that investigated three separate petitions filed against her. The petition highlights two…

…Launches Accra Reset as He Calls for African Health Sovereignty at UNGA80 By Prince Ahenkorah President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda has earned international recognition following the official launch of Accra Reset at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. On the sidelines of the global gathering, Mahama unveiled the Accra Reset, a landmark initiative calling for Africa to take its health destiny into its own hands while reimagining global governance and development. Speaking at a high-level meeting of African Heads of State and Government convened by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC),…

By Prince Ahenkorah China has pledged its firm support for Ghana’s intensified fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, and the growing menace of cybercrime. Ghana and China have agreed to deepen cooperation in the area of law enforcement, with Beijing committing to assist the assist Ghana in tackling illegal mining, cyber fraud, terrorism, and other forms of cross-border criminal activities that threaten national security. Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced the agreement after leading a high-level delegation to China for bilateral talks with the Ministry of Public Security on Monday, September 22, 2025. Muntaka said the discussions marked a…

President John Dramani Mahama, has formally designated the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), as the government’s primary focal institution for coordinating philanthropic and grant-based partnerships. In a letter dated September 19, 2025, addressed to the Chairperson of MiDA and copied to the Ministers of Finance and Foreign Affairs, President Mahama cited MiDA’s track record of technical excellence, fiduciary discipline, and effective delivery as the basis for the new designation. The move is intended to streamline and enhance the country’s engagement with major international philanthropic entities. “This designation affirms Government’s confidence in MiDA’s institutional strength,” the letter stated, emphasizing MiDA’s historical success…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) have initiated discussions aimed at promoting gold trading on the GCX platform, in a move expected to expand access to gold ownership and investment opportunities for in and institutions. The collaboration seeks to explore innovative gold trading models, including tokenisation and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), to create new avenues for investment and wealth creation. The initiative will formalise and modernize gold trading in Ghana, while positioning Ghana as a key player in structured gold markets across Africa. GoldBod has also begun similar engagements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey has been dealt another major setback after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in Fiorentina’s Serie A clash against Como on Sunday. The 24-year-old pulled up in the 20th minute after attempting to control a ball. He landed awkwardly and immediately signaled discomfort, forcing his substitution for Fortini.Fiorentina confirmed on Monday that Lamptey suffered an isolated ACL tear in his left knee. The former Brighton full-back has already undergone successful surgery performed by Prof. Mariani. “Given the complex clinical picture, a diagnostic arthroscopy was performed which confirmed the isolated laceration of the anterior cruciate ligament…

Ghana Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has issued a strong warning to senior members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urging them to cease early maneuvering to replace former President John Dramani Mahama as the party’s flagbearer. Speaking in a recent interview with Channel One TV, Victor Smith expressed concern over reports of internal lobbying and quiet campaigns aimed at positioning potential successors, despite the party still regrouping after the 2024 general elections. “It’s too early for anyone to be thinking about replacing Mahama,” Smith emphasized. “The party needs to focus on unity and rebuilding — not on…

The former Director of the Ghana Law School, Kwaku Ansah Asare, has accused former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of breaching constitutional conventions in the appointment of Chief Justices during his tenure. According to Mr. Ansah Asare, the former president overlooked the established practice of allowing the most senior justice to act as Chief Justice whenever a vacancy arose. Instead, he claimed, Mr. Akufo-Addo bypassed senior members of the Judiciary and elevated relatively junior judges to the highest office of the judiciary. “The then president threw away the Constitution, which stipulates that when there is a vacancy, the most senior…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% upward adjustment in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, effective October 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Commission said water tariffs will remain unchanged during the period. The adjustments, according to the PURC, were made under its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which ensures tariffs reflect changes in key economic indicators beyond the control of utility service providers. “These adjustments are undertaken quarterly to maintain the real value of the tariffs and to keep the utility service providers financially viable to enable them…

For decades, Ghana has stood tall as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, its farmers shaping an industry that fuels both the national economy and global chocolate demand. But that position — long considered secure — is now under serious threat. Ecuador, once a distant third, is rapidly expanding production and is projected to overtake Ghana by the 2026/27 season, a shift that could deal a heavy blow to Ghana’s foreign exchange lifeline. Across the world, farmers produce about five million tonnes of cocoa each year. For decades, Ghana and Ivory Coast have dominated this space, accounting for nearly half of…