Author: Political Desk

The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has scheduled a mass burial for approximately 320 unclaimed bodies on February 19, 2026, following severe congestion at its mortuary facility. In a press release issued on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the hospital announced that the mortuary has reached full capacity, necessitating the exercise to decongest the facility. “The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) wishes to inform the general public that the Hospital Mortuary is currently congested and has reached full capacity. As a result, Management will conduct a mass burial of all unclaimed, unknown, and unidentified bodies at the…

Libya’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, and four senior military officials have been confirmed dead following a plane crash shortly after takeoff from Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday. According to a Reuters report, the incident occurred as the delegation was returning from an official visit to the Turkish capital, where Al-Haddad had held high-level talks with Turkish defence officials. In a statement, Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, describing it as a “great loss for the nation, the military institution, and all the people.” Also killed in the crash were the commander…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect on its wanted list during an undercover operation at the ongoing Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The suspect, identified as Reagan Kwesi Egbi Addo, also known as Morgan Addo, was apprehended on Friday, December 19, 2025, while posing as a legitimate participant with an official summit tag. According to a press release issued by the Accra Regional Public Affairs Unit on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and signed by Superintendent Ms. Juliana Obeng, the arrest followed heightened police vigilance prompted by complaints of thefts at previous events…

Scholar, Advocate, and Voice of Reason Garners Entertainment Pundit of the Year Nod, Cementing His Unique Role in Shaping Ghana’s Creative Landscape. In a unique blend of academia and industry insight, Dr. Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr, widely known as Bnoskka, has been officially nominated for the Entertainment Pundit of the Year award at the upcoming 2025 Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards. This nomination highlights the growing influence of analytical expertise within Ghana’s vibrant entertainment sector. Bnoskka is no ordinary commentator. Holding a PhD and an LLB, he operates at the critical intersection of creativity, law, and commerce. As a Lecturer at the…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced that the licences of approximately 50 large-scale mining companies are at risk of revocation as part of an ongoing comprehensive review of mining operations. The disclosure was made by the Ministry’s Director of Public Relations, Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia, during a press briefing on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Madam Mawuenyefia explained that the review exercise, which aims to address regulatory breaches, initially focused on small-scale mining licences. “We had also indicated that we were reviewing the small-scale licences regime. We started that exercise, and about 906 initially faced possible revocation. After a…

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed rumours linking him to the ownership of Chain Homes, a prominent real estate development in Accra. Speaking at a community gathering in the estate on Monday, December 22, 2025, the President explained how he and his family initially settled in the neighbourhood. “While we were looking for a place to rent, we didn’t get one, and finally they said there is a place at Chain Homes. There’s Chain Homes, so go and check there. Somebody had built a house in the corner and given it to Chain Homes to rent. That’s how we came…

Ghanaian Afrobeats musician Kelvynboy has narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident, sustaining a fractured ankle in the incident. The artiste shared details of the ordeal in a social media post on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, describing how divine intervention and quick action from his associates saved his life. According to Kelvynboy, the accident occurred a few days ago at the sidewalk near the back of Centre Point Mall when a driver reversing lost control of the vehicle and headed straight towards him. He credited two of his team members for spotting the danger quickly and reacting promptly, preventing what he…

The Tema Regional Police Command has foiled an attempted armed robbery at Community 24 in the Adjei-Kojo District of Ashaiman, resulting in the deaths of three suspects during a shootout. According to a press release issued by the Ghana Police Service on Monday, December 22, 2025, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. The Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team received information about an ongoing robbery at a private residence in Community 24. A police team was promptly dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers encountered six young men wearing face masks…

Influencers and promoters in Ghana’s virtual assets space have been warned that they must obtain authorisation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) before engaging in any advocacy, advertisement, or promotion of cryptocurrencies and related digital assets. Deputy Director-General of SEC, Mr. Mensah Thompson, issued the caution during the maiden National Virtual Assets Literacy Programme organised by the SEC in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana on Monday, December 22, 2025. The event focused on the operationalisation of the newly passed Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025. Mr. Thompson emphasised the volatility of the…

The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended extending Ghana’s presidential term from four years to five years, arguing that the change would provide incoming governments with more time to implement policies effectively. Chairman of the Committee, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, made this known while presenting the Committee’s report on Monday, December 22, 2025. Prof. Prempeh emphasised that the proposal does not include any provision for a third term for presidents, stressing that there was neither public demand nor political support for such a change. “We couldn’t find a place for a third term for the President,” he said, noting that even…