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By Philip Antoh As Muslims in Ghana and across the globe celebrate Eid al-Adha, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has extended his warmest wishes to the Islamic community, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice, peace, and national unity. In a message released to mark the holy festival, Hon. Debrah described Eid al-Adha as a profound period for reflection, gratitude, and service to humanity. He urged Ghanaians to look beyond their differences and stand together as one people. Offering prayers for the occasion, the Chief of Staff asked for Allah’s blessings of peace, forgiveness, and prosperity upon all believers and their families.…

….as Forensic Audit Exposes Shocking Rot…Hotel rooms billed at US50… GH¢468m stolen from construction contracts… Black Stars coaches fed from Games kitty…By Gifty Boateng The mask has fallen. A forensic audit into Ghana’s disastrous hosting of the 13th African Games has uncovered a staggering GH¢579 million, US$44 million, and €629,000 in financial irregularities and three former top officials have been ordered to pay back every pesewa.The report, commissioned by President John Dramani Mahama shortly after he assumed office, has laid bare a story of breathtaking greed, systemic procurement breaches, and what auditors describe as “highly irregular and financially damaging” expenditure…

…but Budget Reality LoomsBy Philip AntohPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢100 million allocation for Ghana’s 10 technical universities, funds he promised will be included in the 2027 budget presented later this year by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson. The announcement, made at the opening of the 2026 Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities of Ghana (ARCTUG 2026) at Takoradi Technical University, immediately triggered relief among academic stakeholders. But the fine print suggests the cheer should be measured.Under the proposal, each institution will receive GH¢10 million in what the President calls “seed funding” sourced from the Ghana Education Trust…

By Philip AntohThe latest wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa has taken a distinctly lethal turn, leaving Ghanaian residents in Johannesburg gripped by terror. Unlike previous flare-ups of anti-immigrant sentiment that were contained by police presence, the recent unrest has devolved into what community leaders describe as a violent, unchecked manhunt.The grim reality of the situation was laid bare this week with the brutal assault on Bernice Diana Akuffo, a 42-year-old hairdresser and two-decade resident of Johannesburg. Ms. Akuffo was reportedly ambushed by a group of armed hoodlums who demanded she leave the country immediately. When she refused to…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s parliamentary Chief Whip has confirmed that lawyers for detained Asante Akyem North MP Ohene Kwame Frimpong lodged a formal bail application before a Dutch court on Tuesday, firing the opening salvo in what promises to be a fierce legal battle over his continued detention in Amsterdam.The motion, filed as Dutch investigators widen their probe into alleged fraud and money laundering, seeks an emergency hearing within the week. Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, speaking on JoyNews, was blunt about the stakes. “We think he will prevail with the bail application,” he said, signaling confidence that the legislator…

By Prince Ahenkorah Foreign direct investment into Ghana more than quadrupled in 2025, reaching US652 million in 2024.The turnaround is attributed to improved macroeconomic conditions: easing inflation, a relatively stable cedi, and a government determined to signal that the worst of the crisis is over. President John Dramani Mahama’s administration will claim the credit. But the data contains nuance.Of the US1.83 billion** came from reinvested earnings. That means foreign firms already in the country are choosing to expand rather than withdraw – a positive sign, but not the same as fresh capital crossing the border.Newly registered GIPC projects accounted for…

…NPP Officials’ Silence, and Minority Leader’s Attack on a Judge By Innocent Samuel Appiah The Republic of Ghana has long been defined by the rule of law. But in recent times, the public has watched a troubling pattern emerge: when consequences fall on people allied to the powerful, outrage becomes loud and political; when consequences fall on ordinary citizens or on those who are seen as opponents, accountability seems to disappear. The latest hullabaloo around the Bono Regional Chairman of NPP, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, should not be treated as a partisan football. It should be treated…

…When the NPP Was “Oppressed,” Now It Must Not Become the Oppressor By Innocent Samuel Appiah Ghana’s democracy has always been tested not only at the ballot box, but in the quiet moments when citizens are expected to tolerate scrutiny, especially when the scrutiny targets powerful people. Free speech is not a tribal prize meant for whichever party is currently weak. It is a civic right that must survive elections, regime changes, public anger, and partisan narratives. Today, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is positioning itself as the champion of democratic freedoms. Its leadership, including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, frames the…

Ghana has introduced an online visa platform and abolished visa fees for all African travellers. The changes were announced on 25 May Africa Day at a Kempinski Hotel event in Accra.Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the e‑visa system allows applicants worldwide to apply entirely online, removing the need to visit embassies or consulates. The previous paper‑based process, he said, was marked by long queues and bureaucratic delays that discouraged travel and business.The reform is part of President John Mahama’s ‘Ghana Open for Business’ strategy. Cabinet approved the policy after a review of immigration procedures. The system is a public‑private…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and TDC Ghana Ltd, in partnership with ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), has taken a significant step toward the development of an integrated industrial park in Tema with the incorporation of a new project company. In a statement issued on May 21, 2026 and signed by the Unit Head of Public Affairs & Communications of GIADEC, Priscilla Hemans, the partners announced the formal establishment of the Tema Integrated Industrial Parks Company Limited (TIIPco) in April 2026 as a Special Purpose Vehicle to develop and manage the proposed industrial park. Following…