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By Prince AhenkorahThe Attorney-General’s Department has mounted a robust defence of the government’s controversial financing of the National Cathedral, as legal scrutiny intensifies over alleged constitutional breaches tied to the project and pandemic-era borrowing.The case, now before the Supreme Court, was initiated by private citizen Jonathan Amable, whose petition challenges the legality of withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund for the Cathedral’s construction. Amable argues that the executive bypassed constitutional safeguards notably Article 179(11) by failing to secure prior approval from the Speaker of Parliament and the Council of State.The suit also targets a broader set of transactions, including a $10…

Stampede Turns Recruitment Drive into Deadly ChaosBy Prince AhenkorahA deadly stampede at Accra’s El-Wak Sports Stadium has left six young women dead and dozens more injured in a horrifying start to the Ghana Armed Forces’ 2025/2026 recruitment exercise.The tragedy unfolded just after dawn on Wednesday, when thousands of hopeful applicants surged toward the stadium gates. Only one side of a double metal gate had been opened, forcing the crowd into a narrow passageway. The result: chaos, panic, and a crush that claimed lives and shattered dreams.In Kumasi, another fatality was reported during the Ashanti Regional enlistment, bringing the death toll…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, reportedly attended the ECOWAS Parliament session in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, from September 25 to 28, 2025, even though he had been officially removed from Ghana’s delegation to the regional body. His action has sparked outrage from the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, who has accused him of contempt of Parliament and is urging that he be referred to the Privileges Committee for disciplinary measures. Raising the issue in Parliament on Tuesday, Ayariga cited Order 31(O) of the Standing Orders, which defines contempt as any act that undermines Parliament’s dignity, authority, or reputation. He…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s economy has been characterized by corruption, which hinders the efforts and initiatives of successive governments, overshadowing policy implementations and consequently stalling the country’s growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest Governance Diagnostic Report released this year, was a response to the government’s request for a governance review in October 2023. Though the report was completed in the period of the new government in 2025, much of its work reflects the previous administration. However, the report incorporated current events in 2025 but disclaims that its main findings are set between 2023 and 2024. Nevertheless, corruption…

At a diplomatic gathering marked by historical reflection and forward-looking ambition, Ghana reaffirmed its longstanding solidarity with Algeria during the 71st anniversary of the Algerian Revolution, hosted at the residence of Ambassador Mourad Louhaidia in Accra on 12 November. The event, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, media, and dignitaries from across Ghana’s political and civil society landscape, served as both a commemoration of Algeria’s anti-colonial struggle and a platform to deepen bilateral ties between the two nations. In a speech delivered on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana paid tribute to the National Liberation Front’s (FLN) eight-year…

2 MPs Dragged Into Paternity Scandal After Helicopter Crash Widow Flees With ChildBy Gifty BoatengA sensational paternity scandal has rocked Ghana’s parliament after the widow of a military helicopter crash victim was accused of secretly having a child with a sitting Member of Parliament and then fleeing the country to avoid a DNA test.The drama, which has gripped social media and stunned the Ashanti Region, centres around the late Samuel Aboagye a National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate and deputy NADMO boss  who died in the tragic August 6, 2025, military chopper crash that killed eight, including two ministers.Now, months…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) are exploring the best way to introduce the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) without destroying existing investment in LPG refuelling stations. The Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., said the idea was to keep the CRM and the current LPG refill system running side by side. ‘It is wrong to use policies to collapse people’s investment. When people invest. We can’t use a policy to destroy their investment’, he said. Mr. Tameklo was speaking on Tuesday at the launch of the NPA 2025 Consumer…

By Gideon Amuah | Email : gideon.amuah@gmail.com Every year, Ghana celebrates its farmers for their contribution to the nation’s growth. Yet just a few months after the harvest season, food prices begin to rise, and market shelves are filled with imported substitutes. This repeating cycle of plenty and scarcity exposes a painful truth: Ghana has not yet learned to store its success. Without a strong food reserve system, the country remains vulnerable to both hunger and high prices. The idea of a national food reserve is not new, but its urgency has never been greater. Ghana’s farmers are producing, but…

By Nelson Ayivor Labour Consultant, Austin Gamey has urged Ghana to abandon its long-standing inflation-based salary adjustment system and transition to a productivity-oriented pay model that rewards performance rather than uniform increases. His call follows the signing of a 9 percent base pay agreement between the government and organised labour for the 2026 fiscal year. The Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC) concluded discussions on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for 2026 on 9th October. Gamey argued that the country’s salary structure, which ties public sector pay increases to inflation and cost-of-living indicators, is outdated and detrimental to…

By Nelson AyivorChief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has vowed to embark on a transformative journey within Ghana’s judiciary, with a resolute commitment to rebuilding public trust and enhancing institutional credibility, as he faced rigorous vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee.During his appearance before the committee, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the moment as a crucial juncture in Ghana’s democratic advancement, characterized by widespread doubt among the public and a growing call for a justice system that is equitable, transparent, and accessible to all citizens.In his compelling testimony, the nominee expressed his awareness of the evolving role expected of the judiciary, transcending its…