Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has expressed strong doubts about the government’s ability to successfully prosecute and secure convictions in a significant number of cases under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative. According to the Manhyia South legislator, the legal foundations of several investigations under the anti-corruption drive appear weak, making it unlikely for many cases to result in convictions when tested in court. Mr Baffour Awuah also criticised the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, for raising public expectations too high regarding the likely outcomes of the operation. “The foundation was…

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has postponed the implementation of the revised Container Administrative Charge to July 1, 2026, following concerns raised by stakeholders in the shipping and logistics industry over rising port costs. The new levy was originally scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2026. However, the Authority said the postponement will allow for broader consultations with shipping lines, freight forwarders, importers, exporters and other industry players. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, May 13, the GSA explained that the additional engagement period will help develop a pricing structure that addresses industry concerns while ensuring Ghana’s ports…

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, was arrested by Dutch security officials at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam shortly after his KLM flight from Accra landed, over allegations linked to romance scams and money laundering. According to Citinewsroom, the lawmaker departed from Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Saturday, May 9, aboard KLM Flight 590, which left through Gate C7 at about 10:10 p.m. and arrived at Schiphol Airport at approximately 4:36 a.m. GMT on Sunday. Sources indicate that after the aircraft touched down at Gate F3 and passengers prepared to disembark, the pilot announced that…

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has disclosed that key state institutions, including the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Attorney-General’s Department, have been actively engaged following the detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North in the Netherlands. According to Mr Dafeamekpor, who is also the MP for South Dayi, the incident occurred on Sunday, and he was informed early that morning, prompting immediate action. He said the matter was promptly escalated to parliamentary leadership, after which the Majority Leader made direct contact with officials in the Netherlands to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the detention. Speaking on Channel…

President John Dramani Mahama will today, Thursday, May 14, chair a special Cabinet meeting to consider the government’s official position on the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee. Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that a comprehensive draft position paper has already been prepared following a detailed review of the committee’s report by the Attorney-General and the President’s legal team. According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama had earlier directed that the report be thoroughly studied to inform the government’s response to the various proposals submitted by the review committee. That exercise has now been completed. “So Thursday, 14th May,…

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP Flagbearer for 2028, has sent a strong message to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), declaring that the opposition will not be cowed by alleged intimidation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Dr Bawumia condemned what he described as an “endless assault” on NPP members through arrests and detentions. He made specific reference to the arrest of party organiser David Essandoh over a social media post about power outages and the detention of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe alias Abronye. Dr Bawumia urged supporters and patriots across the country “to stay firm…

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer for 2028, has warned state officials of impending accountability over what he describes as an “unholy collaboration” between the Executive, state security agencies, and elements in the judiciary. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Dr Bawumia expressed deep concern about the arrests and detentions of NPP members and supporters since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government took office on January 7, 2025. He specifically cited the recent arrest and detention of NPP organiser David Essandoh for a social media comment on the return of dumsor, as well as…

The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has clarified that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, was on a private visit to the United Kingdom when he was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News on Wednesday, May 13, Mr Dafeamekpor dismissed earlier reports suggesting that the MP was en route to the United States on a Delta Airlines flight. “That is most inaccurate,” he stated. “The Honourable Member was on a private visit to the United Kingdom. He has a family there —…

Ghana Hostels Limited (GHL) has demanded an immediate apology from Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku over comments he made regarding rent charges at the Pentagon Hostel on the University of Ghana campus in Legon. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, management of GHL defended its pricing structure and said the Acting Rent Commissioner’s remarks were made without proper due diligence, creating a misleading impression about the hostel’s operations. The company noted that although the Pentagon Hostel is an investment by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), day-to-day management, pricing, and tenancy arrangements are handled independently…

A 38-year-old carpenter suspected of defiling his 11-year-old stepdaughter has died by suspected suicide while in police custody at Agyei Krom in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem Municipality of the Central Region. The suspect, Emmanuel Cudjoe, was arrested at 5 am on Sunday, May 10, 2026, for allegedly defiling the minor. Hours after his arrest, at about 11 am, the station officer at Agyei Krom Police Station received information from the counter NCO that the suspect had hanged himself. According to police, Cudjoe used a thin cloth he tore from the edge of the blanket provided to him to commit…