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…Prepares Secret Dossiers to Dispel Ato Forson’s surge A quartet of university lecturers with close ties to Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is preparing to publicly challenge the government’s 2026 budget, in what insiders describe as a strategic effort to bolster the party’s economic credibility ahead of the next election cycle. The group comprising Prof Isaac Boadi (University of Professional Studies, Accra), Dr Frank Bannor and Dr Kwasi Nyame-Baafi (GIMPA), and Dr George Donfe (University of Ghana) will hold a press conference on 20 November under the banner of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), a…

“STOP Secondment Abuses and Restore Meritocracy”… By Prince Ahenkorah Career civil servants at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition have raised alarm over what they describe as systemic unfair treatment perpetuated by successive administrations, including that of the current Minister, John Jinapor. In a bold move, they have submitted a petition to various heads of civil service institutions, urging immediate action to address their grievances. The civil servants express deep concern regarding longstanding practices that undermine their professional progress, particularly in relation to seconded staff occupying critical positions within the ministry. The petition, which calls on President John Dramani…

 as ECOWAS Court Dismisses Bid for Interim Relief By TNR News Desk Former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo has endured another setback in her legal battles as the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissed her application for interim measures. This decision compounds her ongoing challenges against her suspension and removal from office. The ruling, delivered on the morning of November 19, 2025, by the ECOWAS Court, underscores Torkonoo’s growing list of unsuccessful attempts to secure temporary relief while her substantive cases progress through various courts in Ghana and the region. Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem…

Says Broken Trust and Insensitivity Behind NPP’s Fall By Nelson Ayivor Dr. Mathew Opoku-Prempeh, known widely as NAPO and the 2024 presidential running mate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has offered a candid appraisal of the party’s devastating loss in the recent elections, pinpointing a fundamental breakdown in trust between the Akufo-Addo–Bawumia administration and the Ghanaian populace. In a measured yet forthright address, Dr. Opoku-Prempeh articulated that the NPP’s fall from power was not an isolated incident but rather the result of a series of political misjudgments compounded by global shocks and a profound failure to heed the…

By Philip Antoh The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that 13,500 nurses and midwives have been successfully recruited, calling it a significant enhancement to Ghana’s healthcare workforce. He mentioned that all new recruits who faced delays in their salary payments will receive their pay by the end of the month. While speaking at the 19th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in Tamale on Wednesday, November 19, Mr. Akandoh noted that this recruitment is part of a larger plan to improve frontline healthcare services, especially under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares…

By Prince Ahenkorah The family of the late former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has revealed the funeral arrangements for her final rites, which are set to take place on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra. In a heartfelt statement released on November 18, 2025, key figures, including Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and various representatives of the Agyeman and Agyeman-Rawlings families, expressed their profound gratitude for the overwhelming support and sympathy received since her passing. Oheneba Akwasi Abayie, speaking on behalf of the grieving family, provided key details about the upcoming ceremony. He announced that…

Kabwe, Zambia Hon. Given Lubinda, Acting President of the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) was reportedly attacked and abducted earlier today in Kabwe by individuals alleged to be suspected cadres affiliated with the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred ahead of Lubinda’s scheduled appearance on Phoenix FM’s flagship program “Let the People Talk.” Witnesses claim that approximately 30 individuals arrived in two Toyota Hiace minibuses near the radio station around 08:45 hours. Initially dressed in plain clothes, the group was later seen changing into PF regalia while loitering outside the premises⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾. Lubinda’s team…

By Nelson Ayivor Dr. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour has weighed in on the ongoing discussions about the 2026 Budget, revealing that the Budget’s contents are familiar while calling on the government to sustain economic stability. The economist and senior lecturer at the Department of Economics, University of Ghana, noticed that periods ending IMF programs are heavy on fiscal discipline, but then there is a slippage after the program ends, which derails all government plans and projects. She expressed excitement about the current stability of the economy and cautioned that the stability the economy is enjoying is critical. According to her, the…

Ghana’s 2026 budget, spearheaded by President John Mahama, places a strong emphasis on revolutionising the nation’s energy sector. The ambitious plan aims to deliver more reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to both businesses and households, creating a bedrock for economic growth and improved living standards. This transformation hinges on strategic shifts in fuel sources, increased domestic gas production, and substantial investments in new infrastructure. A cornerstone of the strategy is the move away from expensive and environmentally impactful light crude oil towards significantly cheaper and cleaner natural gas for power generation. This crucial transition promises to slash electricity production costs…

Ato Forson’s Massive Win for the Public Purse By Nelson Ayivor In a jaw-dropping crackdown on fiscal foul play, Ghana’s government has slashed GHS 10.4 billion in bogus arrears through a razor-sharp audit, saving taxpayers a fortune and slamming the door on the old regime’s wasteful chaos, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed with fire in Parliament on November 13.Diving into the 2026 Budget bombshell, Forson exposed how the Auditor-General teamed with global heavyweights PwC and EY to dissect a staggering GHS 68.8 billion arrears mountain inherited on Mahama’s watch GHS 50.5 billion in unpaid invoices and IPCs, plus…