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Like the motto of football club Accra Hearts of Oak that says ‘never say die until the bones are rotten’, Gertrude Essaba Sackey Torkornoo, is back in court, challenging her removal as a justice of the Supreme Court (SC). It follows several attempts by the removed Chief Justice and associates in courts to halt the processes by a Committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama to remove her. The 5-member Committee was constituted after three petitions were presented to the President seeking her removal. Subsequent to that, the ex-CJ, was relieved of her positions after one of the three…

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is receiving massive accolades for allocating diplomatic passports to young and prominent Ghanaians, deemed as worthy ambassadors both locally and internationally. The five (5), announced by the Minister on Wednesday September 17, are media personality Anita Erskine, YouTuber Wodemaya, artist Ibrahim Mahama, UK-based Ghanaian Dentaa Amoateng and Grammy awards nominee, Rocky Dawuni. According to those enthused about the announcement, the beneficiary of the gesture are highly qualified and have earned it in their own right. In their estimation, the five have distinguished themselves in their fields of endeavours and that this is serving…

By Gideon Amuah | Email – gideon.amuah@gmail.com Every harvest season in Ghana, the same drama unfolds. Farmers in villages load their maize, tomatoes, cassava, or yams onto trucks—only to find themselves at the mercy of aggregators and market women who dictate the price. With no bargaining power and no access to alternative buyers, most farmers have little choice but to accept whatever is offered. The result? Farmers stay poor, consumers pay more, and the nation’s food system remains fragile. These middle players—aggregators who buy in bulk and market women who control access to stalls and markets—play a vital role in…

By Prince Ahenkorah Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia finds himself in a tight spot after a revelation that he personally funded a fleet of over 300 pickup vehicles for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the 2024 general elections. The claim has sparked a firestorm, with critics demanding answers on how the presidential aspirant acquired the massive wealth needed for such an extravagant donation. The controversy erupted after Bawumia publicly stated that the vehicles, which are still being used by constituency executives, were his personal contribution to the party. This bombshell has not gone down well with the Movement…

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), Kofi Asare, has called for an urgent infrastructural drive to address the deep-rooted challenges facing Ghana’s public technical universities, warning that continued neglect will undermine the country’s tertiary education goals and its broader science and technology ambitions. The Eduwatch Director’s remarks follow recent unrest at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU), where students have for years lamented deteriorating infrastructure and insufficient support from the government. He described the recent situation as unacceptable and a national embarrassment. “We must not lose sight of the underlying reasons for the Tamale Technical University’s unrest. How can…

…as Gov’t Finally Acts By Prince Ahenkorah In a major escalation of the war against illegal mining, the government has announced a tough new strategy that will see the military permanently deployed to galamsey hotspots across the country. The move, revealed by Minister of State Felix Kwakye Ofosu, comes as public outrage mounts over the devastating environmental damage caused by the menace. The government’s decision to deploy the military is a direct response to growing calls for more drastic action, with some groups even demanding a state of emergency. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face programme, Kwakye Ofosu…

By Nelson Ayivor A quiet agricultural revolution is underway in Ghana, and its engine is the humble coconut. The government has just launched a massive drive to distribute three million high-quality coconut seedlings, an ambitious move aimed at transforming the crop from a backyard fruit into a major industrial powerhouse. The initiative, part of President John Dramani Mahama’s Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA), is more than just a handout. It’s a strategic national plan to build a new agro-industrial ecosystem from the ground up, linking farmers directly to factories and global markets. This isn’t about just planting trees;…

Ghana’s energy sector is poised for significant growth after the signing of a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) valued at US$1.5 billion. This agreement involves the Government of Ghana, Italian energy company ENI, Dutch multinational Vitol, and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The announcement was made during Africa Oil Week ongoing in Accra by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor.The MoI outlines a comprehensive investment strategy aimed at boosting the country’s oil and gas production capabilities and optimizing resources to enhance energy security. Mr. Jinapor stated that this investment is more than just a number; it…

Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has reaffirmed its respect for Ghana’s Muslim community while insisting on its legal rights and ownership of the lands at Borteyman in Accra. The company expressed concern that recent media reports have sought to frame the matter in religious terms, describing it as an attack on the Muslim Ummah, rather than addressing the legal facts. In a statement, Trasacco emphasized that its claim to the disputed land was lawfully acquired through the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) between 2014 and 2016, following all due processes. The company noted that TDC records confirm a legitimate allocation of…

Our Political Desk The air in Accra is thick with expectation. President John Dramani Mahama is back in Jubilee House, and the public is demanding blood. Not literal blood, of course, but the political heads of those who served under the former Akufo-Addo regime. The narrative is clear: an unprecedented era of corruption needs an unprecedented show of accountability. The people want justice, and they want it now. But even before the new government can find its feet, the familiar scent of political doublespeak is in the air. The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey,…