Author: TNRgh

…but critics ask: why didn’t you act when you held power?By Prince AhenkorahThe Minority Caucus has delivered a fiery ultimatum to the Mahama government: depoliticise enterprise, fix credit, slash the tax stack, and start consulting businesses before making policies.Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, speaking for Minority Leader Afenyo‑Markin at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, listed five deadly ailments and seven urgent remedies. The theme: “Leaders Committing to Sustenance of Ghanaian Businesses.” The message: today’s leaders are failing.But a growing number of Ghanaians are asking a different question: Where was this Minority when the NPP held the levers of power just 18…

Caught Drawling Salaries From 3 Sources The Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), has been smoked out for drawing monthly salaries from three different institutions. Isaac Bampoe Addo, per information intercepted by The New Republic is currently under serious investigations. The serial striker and protestor has the monumental task to explain to authorities why this is the case. The implicated institutions are CLOGSAG, the Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) and Hedge Pensions Trust Limited. The Executive Secretary, who recently led his members to a nationwide strike before his appointment as CLOGSAG boss, was an employee…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, following high-level talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The meeting, held at the invitation of President Macron, comes on the heels of the One Health Summit in Lyon, which both leaders co-chaired. Their discussions in Paris marked a continuation of engagements aimed at deepening cooperation across health, economic development, and global security. President Mahama was earlier accorded full military honours at Les Invalides, reflecting the significance France attaches to its relationship with Ghana. Before the bilateral talks, he also…

By Leo Nelson The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has introduced a new shift system for street sweepers as part of efforts to improve sanitation and operational efficiency in the capital. The announcement was made by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, during a meeting with sanitation workers on Wednesday, as authorities intensify measures to keep the city clean. Under the new arrangement, street sweepers will be divided into two groups, with one team working in the morning and another in the afternoon. The revised schedule will operate within the timeframe of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., allowing for better…

Us Judge Orders Release from Ice CageFormer Finance Minister rejoins family in America but Ghana’s Special Prosecutor still wants his headBy Gifty BoatengHe was labelled an “illegal alien.” He was locked up in America’s immigration detention system. His name was on the wanted list of Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). And for three long months, Ken Ofori‑Atta Ghana’s most wanted former finance minister sat in a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cell.A judicial order signed on April 8, 2026, has sprung Ofori‑Atta from custody. His legal team broke the news in a statement, confirming that the former…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Dramani Mahama of reversing his stance on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, describing the shift as a betrayal of commitments made to Ghanaians prior to the 2024 general elections. The criticism was delivered at a press conference at Parliament House by John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, who spoke on behalf of the caucus. Addressing journalists, Rev. Fordjour alleged that the President and his administration had secured electoral victory on the back of strong public advocacy for the bill, only to retreat…

By Leo Nelson The Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road project has reached 35 percent completion, with authorities indicating that work is progressing ahead of schedule. The reconstruction project, which began on December 5, 2025, is expected to be completed by December 4, 2027, forming part of the government’s broader infrastructure drive under its “Big Push” agenda. The project is designed to improve connectivity between key communities in the Greater Accra Region while facilitating the movement of goods and services along the corridor. Major Infrastructure Works Underway The Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road project covers extensive upgrades, including the construction of a 24.8-kilometre single carriageway asphalt road…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The minority caucus in Parliament has accused President Mahama and his administration of strategically shifting their stance and abandoning the principles they previously championed, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ issues. According to the minority, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) perceived the anti-LGBTQ+ bill not merely as a moral matter but also as a strategic political tool. During the 2024 election campaign, they engaged various stakeholders—including the general public, media, religious leaders, civil society groups, and traditional rulers—to portray the then-ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government as indecisive and disconnected from Ghanaian moral values. At a press briefing…

By Leo Nelson The Ashanti Expo 2026 has opened in Kumasi with the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, reaffirming government’s commitment to creating a thriving environment for businesses. Speaking at the official opening on Monday, April 6, the Minister emphasised that the Expo will play a critical role in boosting trade, attracting investment, and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana. The event, themed “Unlocking Business Opportunities in the Golden Heart of Ghana,” has brought together stakeholders from key sectors, including agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism, and trade, to explore opportunities for growth and collaboration. Addressing participants, Elizabeth…

By Prince Ahenkorah Fitch Solutions has projected that Ghana’s economy is likely to remain largely insulated from the effects of the ongoing US- Isreal and Iran conflict, due to high gold prices and strong foreign exchange inflows from exports. In its latest report, the global research and credit rating firm highlighted that despite a 14% drop in gold prices worldwide since the conflict erupted in late February 2026, caused by rising US yields, tighter monetary policy expectations, and a stronger US dollar, the March 27 spot price of US$4,413 per ounce is still nearly three times the average price between…