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By Prince AhenkorahGhana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rolled out sweeping constitutional amendments on December 3, 2025, in a bid to shore up its fractured structures and recapture voter momentum after the bruising 2024 election loss to the ruling NDC.General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, unveiling the revisions, pinpointed internal disarray particularly the alienation of former executives and a botched communication apparatus as key culprits behind the defeat, which saw widespread apathy erode turnout among loyalists.”These changes tackle the root causes of our setback, from neglected members to uncoordinated messaging that let achievements go unsung,” Kodua asserted, framing the overhaul…

Pressure Mounts on US Embassy to Aid Ofori-Atta’s Extradition as Kwaku Azar Rallies CitizensBy Nelson AyivorA cadre of Ghanaian activists, spearheaded by firebrand legal scholar Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare better known as Kwaku Azar has lodged a petition with the US Embassy in Accra, pressing for assistance in hauling former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta back home to face a slew of financial and economic crime charges.Dated December 2, 2025, the document accuses Ofori-Atta of dodging justice by lingering abroad, a move petitioners claim is stalling criminal proceedings and eroding Accra’s anti-corruption drive. “His absence is gumming up the works and…

Minister Slams Opposition Hypocrite, Reveals Borrowed Bills from Akufo’s EraBy Gifty BoatengTransport Minister Joseph Bukari Nipke has quickly put to rest Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s explosive claim of a GHS9.4 million budget overspend by the ministry, revealing the funds were used to service legacy loans contracted under the previous NPP administration.Afenyo-Markin, the vocal Effutu MP, had charged on Parliament’s floor that the ministry spent above its approved GHS83 million budget without parliamentary sanction, branding it a “huge scandal” and warning that “somebody must go to jail.”Speaking passionately, he flagged the issue around capital expenditure, highlighting a variance that he insisted…

….Mahama Consults Imani By Gifty BoatengPresident John Dramani Mahama has stepped into the eye of the lithium storm, holding sensitive talks with civil society heavyweight IMANI-Africa over the contentious lithium mining pact. This rare behind-closed-doors meeting on December 2 signals a strategic push by the Mahama government to bolster transparency, accountability, and citizen participation amid rising public unease.IMANI founding President Franklin Cudjoe, joined by honorary vice president Serlom Brantie, took part in the high-level discussion primarily focused on Ghana’s lithium agreement. Though details are scarce, Cudjoe confirmed the President’s desire to hear IMANI’s views and foreshadowed the submission of a…

By Nelson AyivorThe 7th Volta Trade & Investment Fair has broken new ground as Ghana’s first-ever 24-hour trade event, drawing hundreds of eager patrons since its launch on November 26. Running through to December 8, the fair aims to turbocharge regional economies by showcasing innovation, technology, and talent around the clock.Fred Avornyo, CEO of the fair, emphasises the event’s strategic focus on sectors that can unlock Volta’s vast potential. A standout is the Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture forum, tapping cutting-edge tech to enhance food production through yield prediction and smarter farming techniques. The hybrid format with online broadcasts aims to…

Extortion Claims Trigger Internal ProbeBy The New Republic Investigative DeskGhana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched a sweeping internal investigation into allegations of extortion against its Ashanti Customs Task Force, following complaints from the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) that officers demanded illicit payments from an importer.The probe, announced by GRA’s Communication and Public Affairs Department, centres on an incident where task force members intercepted containers en route to Kumasi, citing undervaluation as grounds to extract unauthorised fees. The importer, unwillingly paying up, later decried the actions as “unconscionable,” prompting TAGG to escalate the matter.Under Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong’s leadership, GRA…

By Nelson Ayivor Erastus Asare Donkor, a renowned investigative and environmental journalist is urging President Mahama to start holding Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) accountable for the rampant illegal mining activities ravaging the country. Erastus’ remarks, delivered during the 20th ‘Kronti Ne Akwamu’ lecture organized by the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), expose the deep-rooted political interference that is undermining the fight against galamsey in the country. “This is why I say respectfully that the president must begin holding MMDCEs accountable for Galamsey in their jurisdictions. If a district’s rivers are polluted and these lands destroyed, the…

TNR Front Desk Report Togo is currently offering cocoa beans at nearly double the price Ghana’s Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) offers, leading to rampant smuggling of cocoa beans from Ghana to Togo. In Togo, cocoa is sold for 3,500 CFA per kilogram, which is equivalent to about GH¢93,300 per tonne. This contrasts sharply with the GH¢48,000 per tonne recently offered by COCOBOD, a difference of 94%. In comparison, Ivory Coast offers around 1,800 CFA per kilogram, equivalent to GH¢48,110 per tonne, slightly higher than Ghana’s rate. The Coordination Committee for Coffee and Cocoa (CCFCC), Togo’s equivalent of COCOBOD, sets its official…

By Nelson Ayivor At a time when Ghana’s government has renewed efforts in fighting the menace of illegal mining, former Chamber of Mines CEO, Dr. Joyce Aryee believes that ethical leadership is very critical if the war against what has been described as environmental terrorism is to be won. The menace of illegal mining continues to destroy farmlands, poison rivers, and weaken the livelihoods of communities, yet many attempts by successive governments to nip the canker in the bud have proven unsuccessful. For Dr. Joyce Aryee, Ghana cannot win the fight against galamsey unless leaders, not only political leaders but…

By Nelson Ayivor The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has rejected claims made in Parliament alleging that its members are disappointed in President John Dramani Mahama for not abolishing import duties on spare parts in the 2026 Budget. The remarks were made by the Minority Leader, Hon. Afenyo Markins, during parliamentary deliberations on November 25, 2025, where he suggested that the spare parts community felt let down by the government. However, in a press release signed by Henry Okyere, Chairman of the Association, the group dismissed the comments as “inaccurate, misleading, and not representative of the Association’s views.” The…