Author: Political Desk

A former Board Member of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Yaw Odame-Darkwa, has testified in the High Court in Accra that the controversial Sky Train project never received approval from the GIIF Board during his tenure. Mr Odame-Darkwa, the first prosecution witness in the $2 million financial loss case involving former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chair Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, told the court that the project was only briefly introduced at one meeting but was never deliberated upon, recommended by the Investment Committee, or approved by the Board. The two accused persons are facing charges of disbursing…

The Manhyia Palace Museum has received 130 gold and art objects from South Africa and Britain to bolster its collection of Asante heritage artefacts that date back to the 1870s. The items, comprising gold and bronze artworks crafted in Kumasi and other parts of the Asante Kingdom, were presented to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the palace and its museum. Ranging from 45 to 160 years old, the pieces illustrate governance systems in Asante villages and towns, as well as the socio-economic significance of gold in the kingdom’s history. Of the total, 110 objects originate from the AngloGold Ashanti…

The vetting of Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie kicked off with a fierce verbal disagreement between the leadership of the Majority and Minority Caucuses in the House. At the commencement of proceedings on Monday, November 10, 2025, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin sought to raise concerns about the circumstances surrounding the nomination of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as a disputed nominee. In a sharp response, the Majority Leader objected to the description, tagging it as out of place. The Majority Leader emphasized that the Minority’s objection to Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination had already been resolved by a ruling issued by the…

A gynecologist, Dr. Isaac Tetteh, has stated that inadequate sexual activity is one of the factors contributing to infertility among couples. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show with host Valerie Danso, Dr. Tetteh explained that while infertility is often linked to medical or physiological problems, the frequency and timing of sexual intercourse are equally important for conception. He pointed out that many couples struggling to conceive overlook the need for regular sexual activity during a woman’s ovulation period. Dr. Tetteh noted that the reproductive system functions within specific fertile windows, and failing to have intercourse during these periods lowers the…

The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to combat the escalating violence linked to illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey. In a statement issued on Monday, November 10, and addressed to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, the NPP expressed alarm over recent attacks on state officials, including the violent assault on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CEO Prof. Nana Ama Klutse and her team. The statement, signed by National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha, described the incidents as a “growing danger” that…

The Office of the Attorney General is reviewing a case file involving Minority Leader and Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin over allegations of assaulting a police officer during a protest earlier this year. Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Friday, November 7, 2025 “I can confirm that the docket on the case — The Republic v. Alexander Afenyo-Markin — is at the Office of the Attorney-General awaiting prosecutorial review and decision. The case involves a complaint of assault,” he wrote. The incident allegedly occurred on May 5, 2025, during the ‘Save the Judiciary’…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Kwadwo Twum-Boafo, has revealed that mobile money platforms have become the primary channel for illicit financial transactions in Ghana. Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on Sunday, November 9, Mr Twum-Boafo attributed the shift to stricter regulations in the banking sector, which have made it difficult to conduct suspicious transactions through traditional banks. “Banks have tightened their regulations. The Fintech and Innovations Department of the Bank of Ghana and the Financial Stability Department are very strict on financial transactions. Indeed, in Ghana today, you can’t give a third party a cheque…

The government of Ghana has approved a 9% salary increase for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year. The National Tripartite Committee also agreed to a 9% adjustment to the national daily minimum wage, raising it from GH¢19.97 to GH¢21.77, effective from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The agreements were signed between the government represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance, and Organised Labour. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson commended Organised Labour for their cooperation, stating the increment supports Ghana’s economic recovery…

Nene Odompleh, Founder and Team Lead of The 1957News, conducted a training session for GhanaWeb’s editorial and digital staff on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The session, held at the invitation of GhanaWeb, focused on effective social media usage in journalism and explored how journalists can leverage social media as a storytelling tool while upholding accuracy, credibility, and ethical standards in the fast-paced digital media landscape. During the training, the founder addressed strategies for responsible content dissemination, audience engagement, and maintaining journalistic integrity amid rapid information flows. The collaboration between The 1957News and GhanaWeb, one of Ghana’s leading digital news platforms,…

Ghanaians will pay a reduced passport application fee of GH¢350 starting Thursday, November 13, 2025, down from the previous GH¢500, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced. The fee reduction is part of efforts by the government to alleviate financial pressures on citizens and enhance access to critical public services. It also honours the government’s prior commitment to review and lower the cost of passport processing to make travel documents more affordable. In a Facebook post on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa explained that the adjustment seeks to motivate more Ghanaians to…