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US Ghost Foundation’s $217 Bn Fund Claim Raises Red Flags Front Desk ReportA New Republic investigation has uncovered troubling inconsistencies in a high-profile development financing claim involving U.S. national Michael Bass and his associate Debra Pope. The duo allege they secured a staggering $217 billion fund for infrastructure and social projects in Ghana an amount that, if true, would dwarf the country’s annual GDP. But mounting evidence suggests the entire scheme may be a sophisticated financial mirage.Bass, who claims to represent the U.S.-based Primary Group Global Foundation, told The New Republic in an exclusive interview that he had received approval…

…Food Prices Fall, Wallets Breathe By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s inflation rate has fallen to 8.0% in October 2025, marking the lowest level since June 2021 and continuing a steady downward trend for the tenth consecutive month. The latest figures, released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), show a 1.4 percentage point drop from the 9.4% recorded in September, and a significant improvement compared to the 23.8% rate posted in December 2024. The month-on-month inflation also saw a modest fall of 0.4%, suggesting that the prices of key consumer goods and services have continued to decline across several major expenditure categories.…

…as Ghana Escapes $390m LiabilityBy Philip Antoh A London-based international arbitration tribunal has delivered a damning verdict against Power Distribution Services Ghana Limited (PDS), rejecting its $390 million claim against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and vindicating the government’s decision to terminate the controversial concession agreement. The ruling brings closure to a scandal that not only embarrassed the Akufo-Addo administration but also cost Ghana its access to the final tranche of the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) fund.The tribunal’s decision confirms what critics of the PDS deal have long argued: that the transaction was marred by fraudulent guarantees and weak…

By Gideon Amuah | Email – gideon.amuah@gmail.com Across Ghana’s markets, it is common to find imported rice from Asia, frozen chicken from Europe, and tomato paste from Italy—ironically displayed next to the local versions struggling to sell. The paradox is painful: Ghanaian farmers grow food, but Ghanaians eat foreign. This consumption gap has quietly become one of the biggest barriers to food security. Unless Ghana develops a deliberate policy that links what it produces to what it consumes, the country will continue to lose billions in import bills and rural livelihoods alike. The truth is simple: food security is not…

By Philip Antoh The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) has launched a nationwide Revenue Mobilization Campaign aimed at recovering outstanding debts owed by its clients across the country. Speaking at a press conference held at the Company’s Head Office in Accra on Monday, November 3, 2025, the Managing Director of SHC, Mr. John S. Bawah, announced that all clients who settle their outstanding bills in full during the campaign period will receive a 15% discount. According to Mr. Bawah, the discount applies to categories such as ground rent, land regularization fees, lease renewals, consents and service charges, but does not…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has arrested Freeman Sarbah, the Acting Head of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in connection with alleged corruption, and abuse of office tied to the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract. In a statement released on Monday, November 3, and shared across the OSP’s official social media handles, the anti-graft agency confirmed that Mr. Sarbah had been taken into custody and was assisting investigators. The OSP said, it is probing him for suspected acts of corruption and corruption-related offences, as well as for obstructing…

By Philip Antoh The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, has assured both the President and the public that Ghana will win the fight against sanitation. According to the Minister, the nation is making progress in tackling the long-standing issue of poor sanitation through a united national effort and renewed commitment at all levels. He noted that the strong public participation, media support, and active roles of traditional and religious leaders in the national sanitation day events are clear signs of advancement. The Minister spoke during the November National Sanitation Day exercise, which included monitoring…

By Philip Antoh The Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Clement Abas Apaak, has urged African countries to enhance cooperation and take strong, Africa-led measures to eliminate learning poverty and create resilient education systems by 2035. He made this appeal during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Triennale of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), which took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra marking the first time Ghana has hosted this continental event. The three-day conference was centered around the theme “Strengthening Resilience of Africa’s Education Systems: Advancing Towards Ending Learning Poverty by 2035 with…

In a moment that stunned many and stirred fresh debate, Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa resurfaced at a packed prayer rally over the weekend far from the corridors of power and controversy that have defined her tenure.The once heavily guarded EC boss was spotted at the Accra Sports Stadium during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) Ghana Prayer Conference, organized by Nigerian televangelist Pastor Jerry Eze. Her appearance, captured in a viral video, showed her testifying about a healing miracle, prompting cheers from the crowd.“Papa, this young lady came here with pain in her shoulder… but after you…

Ofori-Atta’s Deputy Orders Sam George to Hide ‘Names’By Prince Ahenkorah Tempers flared and sparks flew* at Monday’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing as fiery MP Abena Osei-Asare clashed with Communications Minister Sam George in a dramatic showdown over Ghana’s economic woes.The usually buttoned-up committee room turned into a political boxing ring when Sam George, appearing before PAC to answer questions about institutions under his ministry, took a swipe at the previous administration—blaming them for Ghana Post’s ballooning expenses. “It’s simple,” George said. “The Akufo-Addo administration mismanaged the economy. That’s why costs are up. Just look at what Ken Ofori-Atta, Abena…