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By Nelson Ayivor Renowned legal scholar and CDD-Ghana Fellow, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has called for the establishment of a robust legal framework to regulate unexplained wealth in Ghana, warning that unchecked displays of opulence among public officials are undermining public trust and distorting the meaning of service and merit in the country’s governance system. In a detailed analysis shared under the theme “It is Time to Give Legal Teeth to Accountability,” Prof. Asare observed that Ghana’s urban skylines, particularly in Accra’s affluent enclaves such as Airport Residential Area, Cantonments, and Labone, now serve as physical reminders of inequality and…

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has issued a clarion call to farmers across the country to take an active role in the ongoing national fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to the association, the unchecked activities of illegal miners are not only destroying Ghana’s environment but also crippling the country’s agricultural productivity. Speaking on behalf of the association, Nana Ameyaw Manu, a former Vice Chairman of PFAG, warned that the increasing destruction of farmlands by illegal mining is having a catastrophic impact on crop yields and food production. He said the scale of devastation across…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has announced a series of sweeping reforms to strengthen Ghana’s disability rights framework, improve access to health and education, and promote inclusion across governance and employment sectors. Speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education Initiative for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Accra, he said the initiative marks a defining step in making inclusion “a lived reality,” for all Ghanaians, adding that the government will pursue complementary actions to make this vision achievable, starting with legal and institutional reforms. “We will introduce a Persons with Disability Amendment Act and a legislative instrument,…

By Nelson Ayivor The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FaBAG) has issued an urgent warning about a widespread smuggling crisis, revealing that Ghana is losing an estimated 300 million cedis in revenue each month from just sugar and rice alone. This illicit trade is severely undermining local industries and depriving the government of tax revenue. Data shared by FaBAG President, John Awuni, illustrates a shift in trade patterns driven by smuggling. He stated that while Ghana now officially imports 660 containers of sugar per month, a total of 2,200 containers per month are entering through Togo. This figure represents…

By Nelson Ayivor || TNR A survey on Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), revealed that women played a stronger role in imports, while men dominated export transports in the northern and western borders. The survey indicated that, the role of women in trade at the borders is on the rise. Not only do women receive and sell goods in the markets, but they are also involved in the transportation of imported goods. “Gender participation in ICBT reveals notable differences: 65.7% of export transporters are men, while 41.3% of import transporters are women, particularly active…

By Nelson Ayivor A growing number of fintech and policy experts are calling on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to spearhead the creation of a unified open banking API framework to strengthen interoperability, accelerate innovation, and expand access to digital financial services. An Open Banking API (Application Programming Interface) allows banks and licensed third-party providers to securely share financial data, enabling seamless transactions and improved customer experiences. At the 2025 Fintech Stakeholder Forum in Accra, industry leaders from the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), MobileMoney Ltd (MML), and the IMANI Center for Policy and Education emphasized that Ghana…

Front Desk The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all public Colleges of Education across the country to suspend the implementation of new fees proposed for the 2025/2026 academic year until a final decision is made following consultations with relevant authorities. The directive comes after growing public concern over reported fee hikes at the nation’s Colleges of Education, which prompted GTEC to engage the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) in a meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025. In a statement released by GTEC and signed by its management, the Commission confirmed that the discussions with…

Front Desk The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has warned that its members will embark on a nationwide strike beginning November 7, 2025, if the government fails to pay all outstanding funds owed to them under the arbitral award granted by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023. Speaking to the media, CETAG President, Maxwell Bunu, said the association’s patience has run out due to what he described as the government’s “listless attitude” toward implementing the remaining components of the arbitral award. He stated that although CETAG’s migration issue – one of the major components of…

By Nelson Ayivor Security analyst, Samuel Owusu is urging President John Dramani Mahama to appoint a substantive Minister for Defence within the next two to three weeks, warning that any further delay could expose Ghana to national security lapses and disrupt critical decision-making at the Ministry. Speaking on the current leadership vacuum at the Defence Ministry following the death of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah in the August 6 Helicopter tragedy, Owusu described the situation as untenable for a ministry as vital as Defence. He cautioned that the caretaker arrangement, under which Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson oversees the portfolio,…

Auditor-General Orders GACL MD TO Refund GH299k Over Covid Contracts Cover-up By Gifty Boateng The Auditor-General has directed the Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, and her senior management team to personally refund GH¢200,000 to the state, following a penalty imposed by the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) for non-compliance with Ghana’s transparency laws.The fine, levied in 2023, stemmed from GACL’s refusal to release details of its controversial COVID-19 testing contract with Frontiers Healthcare Services, despite a formal request filed by JoyNews under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989). The Commission…