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By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has declared that Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), the government’s flagship anti-corruption initiative, is progressing steadily and will enter a decisive phase in 2026. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Dr Ayine warned that state agencies that fail to cooperate with investigations risk being treated as complicit in alleged crimes, underlining a hardening stance by the government as it seeks to translate high-profile investigations into courtroom-ready prosecutions. Addressing the media, Dr Ayine said oral investigations under ORAL were “proceeding well,” explaining that his office was focused on strengthening…

By Nelson AyivorThe opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing a growing crisis of confidence in its traditional strongholds, with new polling data showing a marked decline in support across Akan-dominated regions. The findings, released by Global InfoAnalytics, point to internal disunity and a disconnect from public sentiment as key drivers of the party’s waning influence nearly a year after its 2024 electoral defeat.According to preliminary results from an ongoing face-to-face survey conducted in over 80 constituencies nationwide, the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) now leads the NPP in declared party affiliation in regions long considered the latter’s political base.…

By Nelson Ayivor Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Senior Presidential Advisor and Aide has hailed President John Dramani Mahama and Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for what she described as firm, disciplined leadership guiding Ghana through one of its most difficult economic periods in recent history. According to her, the country’s gradual turnaround is rooted in clear direction at the top, difficult but necessary choices, and a renewed sense of responsibility across government. Mogtari recalled President Mahama’s inaugural message that Ghana was “open for business,” arguing that the President has backed those words with action despite the severity of the challenges…

By Our Front Desk As Ghana seeks to expand its footprint in regional and global markets, trade finance has emerged as a critical tool for enhancing the competitiveness of local exporters. Industry experts say access to financing, insurance, and credit guarantees can help Ghanaian businesses scale production, improve quality, and navigate international trade challenges. Appiah Boi Mensah, Trade Finance Manager at a leading Ghanaian bank, emphasized that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of the country’s export sector, often face liquidity constraints that limit their ability to meet demand. “Without adequate trade finance, exporters struggle to purchase…

By Our Front Desk Ghana’s domestic tourism is proving to be a significant contributor to the economy. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that in 2023, Ghanaians undertook over 15 million domestic trips, generating an estimated GHS 6.6 billion in total spending. This spending flows directly into transport, accommodation, food services, and community-based businesses, highlighting the critical role of domestic travel in sustaining local economies. The survey shows that overnight trips accounted for the largest share of domestic tourism expenditure, contributing GHS 4.8 billion, or 73 percent of total spending, while domestic same-day trips generated around GHS 1.8 billion,…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has announced that Cryptocurrency trading has officially been legalised in Ghana following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, into law. The new legislation establishes a formal regulatory framework to supervise virtual asset activities and manage risks associated with digital currencies, effectively ending years of legal uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Dr Asiama made the announcement on December 19, 2025, at the annual Nine Lessons, Carols and Thanksgiving Service of the Bank of Ghana held at the Bank Square in…

as Mahama’s Quiet Security Overhaul Gains MomentumFront DeskIn a low-key but loaded move to rewire Ghana’s creaky security grid, President John Mahama’s administration unveiled a gleaming command center for the National Signals Bureau in Sunyani yesterday—capping off a trio of regional hubs that insiders say are priming the state for a digital defense surge amid rising threats from cyber shadows to border skirmishes.The Sunyani facility, a state-of-the-art nerve hub for signals intelligence and coordination, joins siblings in Koforidua (Eastern Region) and Ho (Volta), forming a backbone that’s got security wonks buzzing about Mahama’s “reset” pledge. The dedication drew a heavyweight…

AG Sets January Trap for LPG Maverick and WifeBy Prince AhenkorahGhana’s anti-corruption hounds are circling Percival Kofi Akpaloo, the brash 2024 Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) presidential contender, with Attorney General Dominic Ayine signaling a January 2026 courtroom ambush on charges of theft, forgery, and money laundering unveiling a slick corporate mimicry scam that allegedly diverted GHS3.16 million in COCOBOD feeder road funds into Akpaloo’s pockets via a phantom firm.In a calculated disclosure on Monday, December 22, 2025, Ayine traced the trail back to a Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) red flag on dodgy flows at First Bank Ghana, sparking an…

AG Unleashes Christmas Eve Hammer on NPP Kingpin’s Forgery Fiasco By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s anti-graft machinery is gearing up for a post-Christmas courtroom showdown, with Attorney General Dominic Ayine dropping the hammer on Wontumi Farms and its high-profile directors including the bombastic Chairman Wontumi for allegedly cooking up a GHS24.25 million fraud at the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank, using doctored docs to siphon state cash for phantom farm gear.In a no-nonsense press briefing Monday, December 22, 2025, Ayine laid out the EOCO probe’s damning findings: charges of defrauding by false pretences, forgery, and bleeding the public purse dry. The tab? GHS24,255,735…

Traffic Nightmare Turns Suburbs into Shopping Saviours as Central Markets Starve By Prince Ahenkorah As the Christmas countdown tightens, gridlock on the capital’s arteries isn’t just snarling commutes it’s quietly rewriting the festive economy, forcing households and hustlers alike to pivot from central bazaars to backyard bargains. What started as a seasonal snarl-up has morphed into a market disruptor, with time-hungry shoppers ditching Makola’s bargains for neighbourhood nooks, handing local vendors an unexpected windfall while squeezing the heart of the city’s trade hubs.Dawn raids on the roads from Kasoa, Adenta, Madina, and Tema already devour two to four hours double…