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By Leo Nelson In a major step forward for it’s ongoing refinery revitalization and crude processing program, The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has announced the arrival of approximately 1,000,000 barrels of premium Bonga Crude Oil aboard the vessel MT Cap Felix. The arrival of this massive cargo at the port of Tema on May 27, 2026, signals a critical turning point for the state-owned refinery as it scales up processing capacity to meet urgent local fuel demands. This strategic injection of industrial feedstock is specifically designed to support the refinery’s operational recovery, driving a sustainable resurgence in domestic fuel production…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the country’s peace and strengthen unity at a time many parts of the world continue to experience conflict, violence, and social division. Speaking during the National Eid-ul-Adha celebrations at the Black Star Square in Accra, the President said Ghana remains an example of peaceful coexistence among people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds. He noted that Muslims and Christians in the country have shared communities, schools, businesses, and family relationships for generations. He called on all citizens to continue promoting tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect in order…

By Nelson Ayivor As Africa commemorated this year’s African Union (AU) Day, President of the Forum of Kings, Queens, Princes, Sultans and Sheiks of Africa, Torgbiga Amenya Fiti V, has renewed calls for the establishment of a single African currency, a common African passport and the removal of restrictive borders across the continent to accelerate unity, trade and development. Speaking in an interview, Torgbiga Amenya Fiti V said Africa’s quest for true liberation and economic transformation could only be achieved when African nations begin to operate as one people with shared economic and political interests. According to him, the continued…

By Lawrence Odoom The government has thrown its weight behind a constitutional challenge seeking to dismantle Ghana’s long-standing delegate system, arguing that all registered party members in good standing should possess the right to vote in internal primaries. Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai announced that the state has formally filed legal arguments supporting the plaintiffs in what he described as “one of the most impactful constitutional law cases in the 4th Republic” — the Anti-delegate System (ADS) case. The suit was initiated by Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Christine Amoako-Nuamah, with legal representation from Barker-Vormawor and Associates.…

By Lawrence Odoom The Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana (FFAG) has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for suspending the proposed 0.75% levy on wallet-to-bank transfers, pending broader stakeholder engagement. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, FFAG President Francis Nyarepe-Attipoe said the fee, introduced by Mobile Money Fintech Ltd, would have imposed an undue financial strain on freight forwarders, transport operators, importers, exporters, and small enterprises operating within Ghana’s port ecosystem. According to the association, mobile money and digital financial platforms have become indispensable to daily port and cargo clearance operations. These transactions underpin customs payments, port…

By Nelson Ayivor The Ho High Court, presided over by Justice Rosemarie Afua Asante, has slapped the Aflao Central Hospital with a cost of GH¢10,000 for failing to move a motion in respect of an application it filed seeking an interlocutory injunction to restrain the estate of late Belinda Adua from engaging the media. The family of the deceased is seeking GH¢4 million in general damages, compensation for loss of life, upkeep for the surviving son and funeral expenses. This comes after a preliminary investigative report by the Volta Region Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) identified “institutional…

By Nelson Ayivor Three (3) people have been confirmed dead while 17 others were rescued following a fatal road accident at Woadze near Kpeve on the Kpeve–Asikuma Highway in the Volta Region. The incident occurred on Friday, May 22, 2026, involving a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle with registration number GR 8231 C travelling from Abotuase in the Volta Region to Ningo in the Greater Accra Region. According to a statement issued on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Volta Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), personnel from the Peki Fire Station received a distress call at…

…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…