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No wor, no documents, no accountability By Prince AhenkorahThe signature sanitation project that former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia took to the campaign trail in 2024 is now at the centre of a financial scandal. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned two public officials over GH₵8.2 million in payments linked to the “Toilet for All” initiative funds disbursed for work that never happened.Bawumia had championed the project as a flagship intervention, promising eight-unit toilet facilities and 24-unit bathhouses across the country. It was meant to burnish his image as a results-oriented administrator ahead of the 2024 election, which the New…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana’s success at the United Nations in securing recognition of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade as a grave crime against humanity is a shared victory for Africa and people of African descent worldwide. Speaking upon his return to Ghana, the President expressed gratitude for the warm reception from traditional leaders, government officials, and citizens, emphasizing that the achievement extends far beyond national boundaries. He described the moment as one of collective triumph built on unity, persistence, and global cooperation. “This is a victory not only for Ghana. It is a…

President John Dramani Mahama has assented to five bills passed by Parliament, covering national security, higher education, mining taxation, deposit protection and education regulation. The signing ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, was attended by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, and Attorney General Dominic Ayine, among other senior officials. One of the laws, the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026, abolishes the Office of the Minister of National Security and gives the President the authority to assign oversight of the country’s security agencies to any…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has called for restraint and dialogue in the ongoing national debate on LGBTQ+ issues, stating that while the subject is important, it is not the country’s most pressing priority. Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, the President described the issue as sensitive and emotionally charged, even in societies with long-standing liberal traditions. He urged stakeholders to approach discussions with calm and respect for Ghana’s values. “I explained during my recent engagement with the World Affairs Council that it is not the…

By Leo Nelson The Government of Ghana has held a high-level engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), as part of ongoing efforts to promote inclusive governance and strengthen collaboration in national development. The meeting forms part of a broader commitment by President John Dramani Mahama to maintain regular dialogue with stakeholders and deepen participatory governance. Opening the session, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debra welcomed participants on behalf of the President and expressed appreciation for the critical role CSOs continue to play in shaping governance and public policy. He noted that the administration remains committed to working closely with civil…

By Leo Nelson The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Cdr. Mawutor Agbavitor, has called for governance at all levels to remain open, inclusive and transparent, stressing that the active involvement of citizens and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is critical to the growth of democracy and sustainable development. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement with Progressive Civil Society Organisations on Monday in Ho, the chairman noted that good governance thrives when leaders are accountable to the people and decision-making processes are not shrouded in secrecy. According to him, transparency in governance builds public trust and confidence in state…

By Prince Ahenkorah A transport contractor has reimbursed the Ghanaian government GH¢19.1 million following an Auditor-General’s report that uncovered overpayments for grain haulage. The refund, confirmed by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on 30 March, is being cited by officials as early evidence that a broader audit of GH¢68 billion in arrears is yielding results.The case centres on Rans Logistics, a transport services firm. According to the audit findings presented to Parliament on 10 March, the company received excess payments for transporting grains. Within a week, on 17 March, Rans Logistics repaid the identified…

By Prince AhenkorahGhana’s healthcare legacy of Nana Akufo-Addo is not quite what he promised. Speaking at the centenary of Kyebi Government Hospital over the weekend, the former president urged his successor, John Dramani Mahama, to complete the flagship Agenda 111 hospital programme a project Akufo-Addo himself launched but could not finish.Of the 111 hospitals planned, only three had been completed by the time of the transition, according to a disclosure from the Mahama administration. Even those three are not yet fully operational.“We must be honest; not every project was realised, not every facility was completed,” Akufo-Addo told the gathering in…

as $400m Supply Hangs in BalanceBy Prince AhenkorahGhana is turning to its northern neighbour for agricultural lessons as a suspension of fresh tomato exports exposes the country’s dangerous reliance on Burkinabé produce.Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has openly praised Burkina Faso’s mastery in growing tomatoes and onions, saying Ghanaian farmers must now “dig deeper” into those techniques.The admission came during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé. Also present were top members of Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade and Tourism.The numbers are stark. Ghana imports 70 to 80 percent of its tomatoes from…

But warns little will change if PPA is not Resetted By Leo Nelson Ghana’s freshly approved Value for Money Office has won cautious applause from policy think-tank IMANI Africa but with a blunt caveat: the new body will fail unless it jolts the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) into action.The Value for Money Office Bill, 2026, is Parliament’s latest attempt to plug a leaky public spending system notorious for inflated contracts, abandoned projects and chronic budget overruns. The new office is meant to provide independent oversight, ensuring that taxpayer funds actually buy something of worth.IMANI is not convinced that the PPA…