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The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has clarified that he is under no pressure to enter into plea deals in connection with ongoing corruption investigations involving former appointees of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 22, as part of the Government Accountability Series, Dr. Ayine revealed that several plea bargain offers had been made by some accused persons, including the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Chairman Wontumi, who is the first accused in a case involving Akonta…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified its nationwide Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) safety campaign, extending the sensitization programme to universities and other tertiary institutions across the country. The initiative, spearheaded by the Consumer Services Directorate in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs and Gas Directorates, forms part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to promote the safe and efficient use of LPG, particularly in light of recent gas-related incidents recorded in some institutions, including the unfortunate explosion at the UDS–Nyankpala Campus involving two students. As part of this national sensitization drive, a team from the NPA, led by the Ag. Director…

Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bryan Acheampong, has blamed fellow contender and 2024 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the Cedi’s abysmal performance under the previous government. The former Food and Agriculture Minister, Dr Bryan Acheampong says Dr Bawumia was introduced into the political limelight to primarily fix the economy. Instead of doing what he was brought to do, he said the former Vice President left the Cedi in tatters as at January 2025. The currency according to him went as far as GHS17 leaving the business community and the ordinary Ghanaians in a poorer state. Marveled, he…

The Minister for Justice and Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine will address the media on major updates on government’s flagship campaign promise Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) on Wednesday October 22. Today’s address, according to the Minister for Government Communications and spokesperson to President John Mahama, said will also expose what he calls “Unfurls ‘Ramble In The Jungle”. It is scheduled to take place at the Presidency at 11am under the Government Accountability Series platform. Giving prior notice on his social media handle Facebook, Felix Kwakye Ofosu described this week as a busy week for government, giving another major activity…

Ghana’s Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association (PRINPAG) has renewed its partnership with the Narcotic Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen media involvement in the country’s fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, officials said on Monday. Executives of PRINPAG met with NACOC Director-General Brigadier-General Maxwell Obuba Mantey in Accra to discuss joint efforts aimed at curbing rising drug use, particularly among youth. The meeting focused on enhancing public education and promoting responsible reporting on narcotics-related issues.“Drug use among the youth is eroding the country’s future,” Mantey said. “We must work together to tackle this challenge head-on.” He cited the…

By Philip Antoh Ghana is intensifying its battle against illegal mining as two key national task forces, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Blue Water Guards, have started simultaneous enforcement actions in the Eastern and Western Regions. They are dismantling mining sites, confiscating heavy machinery, and restoring damaged lands. This joint effort, which commenced on Monday, October 13, is one of the largest coordinated crackdowns on illegal mining this year. It highlights the government’s renewed commitment to safeguarding cocoa farmlands, forest reserves, and water bodies from the harmful effects of galamsey. During a press conference in Accra,…

By Philip Antoh The Ministry of Education has announced plans to constitute a technical team in the coming days to undertake a comprehensive review of the Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS). The initiative is aimed at ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the placement of students into second-cycle institutions across the country. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, made this announcement during a surprise working visit to Presbyterian Senior High School, in Accra. Hon. Iddrisu interacted with students, teachers, and management of the school to gain firsthand insight into the conditions of teaching and learning, infrastructure, and general…

By Nelson Ayivor Renowned legal scholar and CDD-Ghana Fellow, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare has raised strong concern over what he described as the growing emptiness and transactional nature of Ghana’s internal party elections, warning that the country’s democracy is gradually losing its ideological foundation. His sharp critique, shared in an essay on party primaries, comes as tensions heighten within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of its January 31, 2026, primaries. According to Prof. Asare, political primaries are meant to be contests of ideas — moments when political parties renew their purpose, test their philosophies, and present candidates who…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) is reeling from explosive revelations by its Acting Chief Executive Officer, Abigail Akwambea Elorm Mensah, who has exposed what she calls “deep-seated rot” within the institution ranging from fake staff credentials to politically motivated loan defaults.In a hard-hitting interview on Radio Gold, Madam Elorm Mensah named Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as one of several high-profile individuals allegedly owing MASLOC substantial sums. According to her, the MP has failed to repay a ₵500,000 loan acquired under the guise of supporting his constituency.“The records are…

By Gideon Amuah | Email – gideon.amuah@gmail.com Every day, millions of Ghanaian children gather in classrooms, their minds eager but their stomachs often empty. The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) was designed to change that, to ensure that no child studies on an empty stomach. But the program has long struggled with inconsistent food supply, delayed payments to caterers, and heavy dependence on imported staples. At the same time, thousands of local farmers struggle to find reliable buyers for their produce. The irony is painful: we have farmers without markets and schools without food. The solution lies in connecting these…