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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,…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana is leveraging its Labour Exchange Programme to tackle the persistent unemployment of skilled health workers while meeting rising international demand for medical professionals. Today, about 130 Ghanaian health workers are departing for Antigua and Barbuda on multi-year contracts, marking a significant milestone in the programme. Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh described the initiative as “a strategic intervention to reduce the backlog of over 80,000 unemployed health professionals while positioning Ghana as a leading exporter of skilled health personnel.” The programme provides a practical solution for thousands of trained nurses, doctors, and allied health workers who…

Claims DDEP and IMF Bail-outs did the magicAs the Mahama administration steps up its campaign to frame Ghana’s economic stabilization as a divinely-blessed “miracle,” the parliamentary Minority has launched a forensic counter-offensive, arguing the recovery is a fragile construct built on IMF discipline, debt relief, and commodity windfalls not government competence.The critique, delivered in a comprehensive media engagement by the Minority Caucus, systematically deconstructs the President’s narrative, warning that the celebrated macroeconomic figures mask deep structural rot, a collapse in public services, and a “chop-chop” budget approach that risks future stability.Acknowledging the surface-level improvements inflation down from over 23% to…

By Prince Ahenkorah In a legal offensive that strikes at the foundational power structures of Ghana’s political establishment, a formidable coalition of veteran figures has petitioned the Supreme Court to dismantle the delegate-based electoral systems used by the country’s major parties.The plaintiffs—former Environment Minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, seasoned politician Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and former Education Minister Dr. Christine Amoako-Nuamah—are challenging the constitutional legitimacy of the internal electoral mechanisms of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Convention People’s Party (CPP). Their suit targets the very architecture that enables party elites to control candidate selection and leadership succession.The…

Exemption for under 25yrs, GhC30 for first timers…. By Prince Ahenkorah The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a significant overhaul of fees for Ghana Card services, a move critics warn could deepen financial exclusion and create a two-tiered system of citizenship in the digital age. The new charges, effective February 2, introduce a landmark fee for first-time adult registrations, marking a pivotal shift from the previously universal free enrolment.Under the revised structure, Ghanaians aged 25 and above will now pay GH¢30 for their first card, while those under 25 remain exempt. More steeply, the cost of replacing a lost…

Viper Bawumia and Ken Bulldog in Near-Brawls Shocker A public signing of a peace pact by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) five presidential aspirants has descended into a spectacular display of simmering internal warfare, exposing a party riven by deep-seated animosity and a crisis of discipline mere months after its election defeat.The event, held at the Alisa Hotel under the gaze of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, was meant to project unity. Instead, it has become the stage for a damaging controversy, revealing that the two front-runners, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and firebrand MP Kennedy Agyapong, came perilously close to…

In a carefully calibrated address to the nation’s leading private newspaper publishers, Information Minister Felix Ofosu-Kwakye offered a mixture of commiseration, caution, and promises of future support, revealing the government’s acute awareness of the media sector’s existential crisis while stopping short of committing immediate concrete aid.Speaking at a capacity-building workshop organized by the Private Newspaper and Online Publishers Association (PRINPAG) in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, Ofosu-Kwakye acknowledged the severe pressures facing the industry, from physical assaults on journalists to the existential threat posed by social media and artificial intelligence. The Minister expressed the government’s “strong exception” to recent…

By Philip Antoh A high-profile partnership between Ghana’s Ministry of Education and tech giant Google, aimed at developing an artificial intelligence tool for schools, has backfired spectacularly, exposing deep-seated tensions over language, regional equity, and the opaque nature of government-tech deals. The project, announced as a leap forward for digital learning, is now mired in controversy after the exclusion of the Ga and Adangbe languages from its pilot phase sparked accusations of marginalisation against communities in the capital region itself.In a defensive statement, the Ministry’s Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed, insisted the selection of four unspecified local languages was “strictly on…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has attributed Ghana’s recent economic recovery to divine grace, describing the pace of improvement as faster than he anticipated when he returned to office. Speaking at the First Sky Group end of year Thanksgiving Service, the President reflected on the difficult conditions his administration inherited and expressed gratitude for what he called a surprising and encouraging turnaround within a short period. Addressing congregants and invited guests, President Mahama said he had expected it would take at least two years before meaningful signs of recovery became visible. He noted that the severity of the…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has commended First Sky Group for what he described as a strong commitment to philanthropy, urging corporate Ghana to anchor business success in faith, compassion, and responsibility to the less privileged. Speaking at the First Sky Group end of year Thanksgiving Service, the President linked corporate giving, public health, and national well being, arguing that economic success must translate into tangible social impact. President Mahama said faith remains a powerful moral compass for leadership and enterprise, reminding his audience that prosperity carries an obligation to support those facing hardship. Drawing from biblical teachings,…