Author: Political Desk

Former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has called on President John Dramani Mahama, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Finance Minister to immediately abrogate the controversial Publican AI Customs contract with Truedare Investments Limited. In his third public critique of the agreement, Mr Cudjoe argued that Ghana risks paying billions of cedis annually under what he describes as an opaque and potentially costly arrangement. He disclosed that earlier estimates suggested the country could pay about GH₵2.8 billion yearly under a 20 percent revenue-sharing model. However, new information indicating a possible 13 percent revenue share…

Private legal practitioner and social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has disclosed fresh details about the release of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, claiming the former minister was granted bail on health grounds but remains classified as a flight risk. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 10, 2026, Barker-Vormawor, who said he gathered the information from contacts within the US Department of Justice, stated that Mr Ofori-Atta was released on a $65,000 bond. According to him, the decision was based on health considerations, even as US authorities continue to treat the former…

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has cautioned the government against downplaying the importance of the LGBTQ+ and family values debate, insisting that “no nation lives by bread alone.” In a public statement issued on Friday, April 10, 2026, and signed by the Bishop of Sunyani and President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Bishops called for a serious national dialogue on issues relating to family values and LGBTQ matters. The statement was in direct response to recent remarks attributed to President John Dramani Mahama and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who suggested that LGBTQ+ issues…

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived in Cotonou to lead the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission for Benin’s presidential election scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026. The former Ghanaian leader is heading a multidisciplinary team tasked with monitoring the polls to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process that reflects the will of the Beninese people. Upon his arrival on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Cotonou International Airport, Akufo-Addo was received by Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, alongside other senior officials including the ECOWAS Resident Representative…

The Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has criticised the Supreme Court’s handling of a constitutional case challenging the legal basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that recent procedural decisions risk undermining Ghana’s adversarial system of justice. In a Facebook post reacting to proceedings in the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, Prof. Prempeh argued that the court’s refusal to allow the OSP to defend the suit effectively denies the “real party in interest” the opportunity to protect its statutory existence, while leaving the Attorney-General (AG) as the nominal defendant…

Written by Samuel Nii Adjetey, The sacking of Otto Addo has once again left the Ghana national football team at a crossroads. It is a familiar place, a void filled with uncertainty, pressure, and urgent calls for a new coach. But this moment is more than just another managerial change. It is a rare opportunity for a total transformation of Ghana football. If this opportunity is misunderstood or wasted, it may take the nation many years to return to its days of dominance and pride on the continental and global stage. This might be one of the longest articles you…

Chibom, the official breakfast provider at the Kwahu Business Forum, has strengthened its position as a fast-growing and reliable brand within Ghana’s business and events space following a successful engagement at this year’s forum. During the event, representatives of Chibom had the opportunity to engage with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, in a moment that highlighted the brand’s increasing visibility and relevance at high-level national platforms. The Chief of Staff commended the Chibom team for their quality of service and professionalism throughout the forum, and encouraged the team to continue building and expanding the brand. Over the three-day event,…

The government has directed the Ministers for Finance and Energy to immediately remove certain taxes and margins on fuel to help reduce pump prices and cushion consumers against recent hikes. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, after a Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to assess the impact of global developments on Ghana’s economy. According to Kwakye Ofosu, the decision follows sharp increases in fuel prices caused largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, which has disrupted global oil…

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has declined a Private Member’s motion filed by the Minority caucus seeking an investigation into the alleged sale of gold reserves at the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The decision was conveyed in an official memorandum issued by the Clerk to Parliament and dated Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The communication was addressed to Patrick Yaw Boamah, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central; Abena Osei-Asare, MP for Atiwa East; and Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, MP for Effia who are the sponsors of the motion. According to the memo, the motion, which was filed on February 9,…

At least seven people have died and two others are missing after a boat capsized on the Volta Lake in the East Gonja District of the Savannah Region. The tragic incident occurred around 5:30 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, between Sikakope and Mataiko along the Yeji to Congo route. According to preliminary reports, the boat was carrying 14 passengers when it capsized due to bad weather conditions. Of the 14 people on board, seven have been confirmed dead — two women and five children — while five males were rescued alive. Rescue teams have so far recovered the seven…