Author: Political Desk

Parliament has approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana following a tense head count vote amid objections from the Minority. The approval came after the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, rejected demands for a division and upheld the outcome of a head count directed during Thursday’s proceedings. Drama unfolded in the House shortly after the Appointments Committee, chaired by Bernard Ahiafor, presented its report recommending the nominee’s approval by majority decision. The Committee had praised Justice Baffoe-Bonnie for demonstrating outstanding competence, deep legal knowledge, and a firm grasp of judicial ethics during vetting. He…

The approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice nominee by Parliament has sparked another disagreement between the Majority and Minority sides of the House. Following the presentation of the Appointments Committee’s report on the vetting of the nominee during proceedings on Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Minority demanded a secret vote to determine the approval of the nominee, as recommended by the committee by a majority vote. The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, after subjecting the recommendation to a voice vote, determined that the “ayes have it.” His determination was, however, challenged by the First Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu,…

The Minority in Parliament has served notice of its resolve to push for a secret vote to determine the House’s approval of the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. Contributing to a debate on a report presented to the House by the Appointments Committee following the vetting of the nominee on Monday, November 10, 2025, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin said his side would demand a secret ballot. “We will not belabour the point. We maintain our opposition to this nomination and reject it, and we are going to demand a secret ballot to reject this. We are…

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has vehemently rejected allegations that the executive arm of government exerts control over his decisions or influences the workings of the legislature. The rebuttal came during Thursday’s parliamentary sitting on November 13, as the House debated the Appointments Committee’s report on the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. “The statement you just made is a very serious statement. As I sit here, there’s no executive that can control me,” he stated in direct response to remarks by Asante-Akim Central MP Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi, a member of the Minority, had…

The Appointments Committee of Parliament has recommended the approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana by a majority decision, following his vetting on Monday, November 10, 2025. Presenting the Committee’s report to the House, Chairman Bernard Ahiafor stated that the nominee demonstrated outstanding competence, a deep knowledge of the law, and a firm grasp of judicial ethics during the proceedings. “The nominee addressed questions posed by the Committee with professionalism, clarity, and intellectual rigour, reflecting his capacity to uphold the independence, integrity, and dignity of the highest court of the land,” Mr. Ahiafor said.…

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of six young Ghanaians aspiring to join the Ghana Armed Forces and left several others injured. In a statement issued by her Press Secretary and Spokesperson, Ama Prah, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Vice President extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy and full recovery to those affected. “The Vice President has received with profound sorrow the tragic news of the stampede that claimed the lives of six young Ghanaians, all…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspects, including one woman, in connection with the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region. The suspects, identified as Issifu Addae (also known as Akwasi Addae), Stephen Gyamfi, Augustine Arhinful, and Martha Mansah, were apprehended following preliminary investigations into the chief’s killing. According to a press release issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on November 13, 2025, the deceased had been destooled as the Akwamuhene of Tanoso but rejected the decision, leading to multiple litigations and disputes with the family. The four suspects are currently in police custody…

A devastating fire has destroyed sections of the Mallam Atta Market in Accra New Town, leaving traders in distress after the blaze erupted around midnight on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The fire, which sent thick smoke billowing over the densely packed trading area, triggered panic among residents and vendors as flames rapidly engulfed wooden stalls and goods. Three fire tenders from the National Headquarters, Flagstaff House, and Circle Fire Stations were promptly deployed to the scene. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the inferno, battling challenging conditions amid narrow alleys and tightly clustered structures that hindered access and delayed…

The Accra High Court has reduced the bail amount for Osei Assibey Antwi, former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), from GH¢800 million to GH¢623 million in the ongoing National Service scandal trial. The variation was granted after Osei Assibey’s legal team argued that the original GH¢800 million bail was excessively high and practically impossible to meet. They contended that fulfilling the condition would require pledging numerous high-value properties in Accra or over a thousand houses in Kumasi. The defence further stressed that the primary purpose of bail which isn to prevent flight risk had already been secured…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has sued the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for defamation, demanding GH¢20 million in damages. The suit, filed at the High Court (General Jurisdiction Division) in Accra on November 10, 2025, stems from a statement made by the OSP during a media briefing on February 12, 2025. In the briefing, the OSP announced the commencement of investigations into alleged corruption-related offences involving the purported embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF). Dr. Hamid was named as one of four individuals under investigation.…