Author: Political Desk

Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Commission and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committees for 2020 and 2024, Dr. Tony Aubynn, has firmly dismissed suggestions that the party’s Goldbod concept was inspired by or copied from former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Gold-for-Oil initiative, asserting that the NDC holds both the moral and intellectual patent to the idea. In a Facebook post dated Wednesday, January 7, 2025, Dr. Aubynn expressed surprise and disappointment at insinuations linking the Goldbod program, to Bawumia’s policy, describing such claims as “untruth” that must be put to “perpetual rest” for…

Former Finance Minister and Karaga Member of Parliament, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has strongly dismissed allegations by Nhyiaeso MP Dr. Stephen Amoah that his appointment as Finance Minister under President Akufo-Addo was influenced by favoritism and ethnic considerations, labeling them as petty distractions. In an interview on Joy News on Wednesday, January 7, Dr. Amin Adam emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should prioritize supporting former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to secure victory in the upcoming elections and govern effectively for Ghanaians, rather than dwelling on internal disputes over past appointments. He rejected the claims outright, stating that…

Senior Advisor to the 2025 Bawumia Campaign, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, has lauded the leadership qualities of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that they mirror those of President John Dramani Mahama. In an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face programme with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Mr. Karbo described President Mahama as a gentle and relatable leader who connects deeply with Ghanaians. He emphasized that Dr. Bawumia displays similar attributes, including humility, calmness, and accessibility, making him an ideal candidate to fulfill the aspirations of the electorate. Mr. Karbo highlighted Dr.…

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has disclosed that it did not receive any docket from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on investigations into Akonta Mining Company Limited until September 2025, despite the investigations having commenced in 2022. According to an Citinewsroom report, the information is contained in a response to a Right to Information (RTI) request submitted by private legal practitioner Jonathan Owusu Asare, and signed by the Ministry’s Information Officer, Lydia Attoh. According to the response, the CID began investigating Akonta Mining in October 2022 following petitions from Ing. Ken Ashigbey and Martin Kpebu, Esq.,…

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has asserted that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi commenced during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration in 2024, rather than under the subsequent National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, Oppong Nkrumah clarified that the cedi was trading at GH¢14 to the US dollar when the NPP handed over power on January 7, 2025. He attributed the currency’s recovery to initiatives implemented in the final quarter of 2024, particularly the Gold-for-Reserves programme, which was bolstered by a surge in global gold prices.…

Chelsea Football Club has officially appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a contract running until 2032. The 41-year-old Englishman, who previously managed Strasbourg, joins the Blues on a five-and-a-half-year deal with an option for an additional season. Rosenior replaces Enzo Maresca, who departed the club on New Year’s Day. Rosenior is set to watch Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Fulham from the stands at Craven Cottage on Wednesday. He will lead his first training session on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Charlton Athletic. “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head…

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that Ghana’s ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will mark the country’s final bailout, as his administration strives to foster a robust and self-reliant economy free from reliance on external financial aid. The President made this declaration during his address at the Annual New Year School and Conference in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He indicated that Ghana is set to conclude the IMF Extended Credit Facility programme by mid-year, expressing optimism that the nation will not seek IMF assistance again. President Mahama highlighted the success of the IMF programme but…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has revealed plans by the Ghana Police Service to incorporate studies on tradition and culture into their training programmes. He made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Police Headquarters in Accra on January 6. “I would like to announce that the Police administration will introduce a course on tradition and culture in our training programmes. This is to ensure that our officers understand the cultural context within which they operate,” he stated. The IGP also commended the Asantehene for his pivotal role…

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to ensure the prompt arrest and prosecution of all personnel implicated in the alleged assault on a journalist from Class Media Group. According to reports, Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class Media Group, was assaulted by officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) who reportedly attempted to stop him from filming a fire incident at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region on Monday, January 5, 2026. A video making the rounds on social media depicts Addo…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has hailed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the “King Solomon” of our time, commending his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and national development. The praise came during a courtesy visit by the Asantehene to the Police Headquarters in Accra on January 6. “As the Chief Constable of this country, I must commend Your Majesty and highlight your role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, which has had a profound impact on national security,” IGP Yohuno stated. He lauded the monarch’s exceptional mediation skills, which he said have restored calm and…