Author: Political Desk

Lawyers for the accused persons in the ongoing Sky Train trial have argued that the failure of the ambitious urban rail project was occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and not by any criminal conduct on the part of their clients. In their submissions of no case filed before the High Court, the defence maintained that the US$2 million at the centre of the prosecution’s case was fully accounted for and was neither diverted nor lost. According to the defence, the funds were invested as equity into a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Ai Skytrain Consortium Holdings Limited, in accordance with an…

Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals living illegally in the country at an initial cost of €735,000, authorities have disclosed. The group, comprising nine men, 18 women and 15 children, departed Dublin Airport on a specially chartered flight on Thursday and arrived in South Africa on Friday. The children were all part of family units. According to Irish authorities, the deportees were removed following deportation orders issued by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Such orders are issued to individuals found to be residing illegally in the country who fail to take advantage of voluntary return arrangements. Officials revealed…

A British actress identified as Emaa Hussen, 34, has been charged in Australia alongside a South Australian couple over an alleged attempt to smuggle 320 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in shipping containers said to have originated from West Africa. The suspects are facing charges in connection with a drug shipment intercepted by authorities after it was discovered hidden in bags of charcoal transported in containers from Ghana. The drugs are estimated to have a street value of A$296 million (approximately US$208 million or £157 million). Hussen appeared before a Sydney court on Thursday after being charged with attempting to import…

Hajia Safia Mohammed, a candidate seeking the position of National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has paid the nomination fees for all incumbent women organisers seeking re-election in the party’s 276 constituencies nationwide. According to the party’s electoral timetable, nominations for the internal elections are scheduled to open on Monday, June 22, 2026, and close on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The initiative is seen as an effort to reduce financial barriers for grassroots party officials ahead of the nomination process. Supporters say the move could enhance participation and ensure that experienced constituency-level women leaders are not hindered…

A suspected carjacking gang operating in the Kumasi has been dismantled following a police operation that resulted in the death of two suspects and the arrest of another, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed. According to a statement issued on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the operation targeted a group linked to a series of vehicle thefts across parts of the Ashanti Region. The suspects were reportedly tracked to hideouts at Ahwiaa and Tafo. One of the suspects, identified as Williams Opoku, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation. He is said to have admitted involvement in several car theft incidents during…

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Lydia Donkor, has urged Ghanaians to remain security-conscious as they celebrate the performances of the Black Stars in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a message shared on her official X page, she congratulated the national team for what she described as a display of determination, resilience and national pride, following their recent match. While encouraging fans to celebrate the victory, she cautioned against disorder and called for heightened vigilance in homes, communities and public spaces. According to her, citizens should look out for one another, avoid actions that could disturb…

The Minority on Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee has called on the government to consider reallocating resources earmarked for the proposed 24-Hour Market initiative in areas where such facilities may not be required to the completion of stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects. According to the Ranking Member on the Committee and Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye, some districts already possess market infrastructure that remains underutilised, making the construction of additional markets unnecessary. Speaking during a capacity-building workshop for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Accra, he stressed the need for authorities to prioritise projects…

The Bank of Ghana’s total assets expanded to GH¢321.38 billion in March 2026, driven by stronger foreign asset holdings, increased investments in foreign securities and the continued growth of gold reserves. According to the central bank’s latest Monthly Statistical Bulletin, total assets increased from GH¢310.58 billion in February 2026, representing a month-on-month rise of GH¢10.8 billion, or 3.5%. On a year-on-year basis, the Bank’s asset base grew by GH¢7.98 billion from GH¢313.40 billion recorded in March 2025, reflecting growth of 2.6%. The increase was largely supported by a rebound in foreign assets, which rose significantly to GH¢128.0 billion in March…

Former Minister for Works and Housing and Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo administration invested GH₵450 million in flood control programmes during its eight years in office. According to him, a substantial portion of the funds was channelled into improving drainage infrastructure and strengthening the country’s capacity to manage flooding. Speaking at a Capacity Building Workshop for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Accra, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee called on the Mahama administration to sustain such interventions to mitigate the impact of flooding, especially in…

Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has warned members of the party against attempts to portray him as bitter, stating that he would reveal more information about alleged wrongdoing if he continues to be attacked. His comments come in the wake of criticism from some members of the NPP following his recent remarks on the failure of the party to complete and operationalise the Afari Military Hospital after eight years in government. Speaking on Net 2 TV, Agyapong expressed disappointment over the state of the hospital project, describing it as…