Author: Political Desk

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has scheduled a 12-hour shutdown of the Weija Water Treatment Plant on Thursday, December 4, 2025, to enable emergency repairs on a critically damaged transmission pipeline. The company, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said one of the major pipelines that conveys treated water from the Weija Plant to western parts of Greater Accra has developed severe perforations and risks total collapse if urgent repairs are not carried out. The shutdown will run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Communities expected to experience interruption in water supply include Korle-Bu, Dansoman, Mamprobi, parts of Weija,…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has hailed farmer Mohammed Anchala as a trailblazer after he successfully cultivated cocoa for the first time in the Northern Region – a historic breakthrough that has stunned industry experts. Mr Anchala, who farms on a modest two-acre plot at Jahinfo Ya near Bimbilla in the Nanumba North Municipality, harvested three bags of cocoa beans during the 2024/2025 crop season, marking the first documented commercial cocoa production north of the traditional cocoa belt. A high-powered COCOBOD delegation led by Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control, Dr Francis Kwamina Baah, visited the…

Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has strongly denied claims that she authorised or sanctioned the arrest of the Kwahu Queen Mother, Nana Adwoa Gyemtua III, describing the allegations as “completely false and misleading”. The denial comes in response to a publication by Agoo 96.9 FM which carried a video in which Nana Nilm Sarpong, Abene Bamuhene, claimed the Minister had confirmed to a delegation of chiefs that she gave the order for the Queen Mother’s arrest. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Madam Awatey dismissed the report as a “gross misrepresentation of facts”. She clarified…

Presidential Staffer and former CPP General Secretary, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has strongly criticised the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, accusing her of misconduct and deliberately sidelining political parties during her tenure. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Nana Yaa Jantuah said Ghanaians had high expectations when Madam Jean Mensa, a former Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), was appointed in 2018, but her leadership has severely damaged trust in the electoral process. “Let’s be very truthful, Jean changed,” she stated. “When I heard Jean Mensa was taking over, I was okay because of her…

The Accra High Court has directed parties in the criminal case involving Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to formally file the terms of a proposed plea bargain at least three clear days before the next adjourned date of December 16, 2025. The order was issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, following indications that plea bargain discussions between the defence and the Office of the Attorney-General were “far advanced.” During the brief hearing, the prosecution hinted at applying for a bench warrant against the second accused person due to their absence. Defence counsel, however, explained that they had not…

On Friday, 12th September 2025, dentsu Ghana joined thousands of colleagues worldwide to mark this year’s One Day for Change. The global initiative brings us together each year to volunteer our time and resources in giving back to our communities. The event which showcased two out of four exciting pillars; ‘How we live’ and ‘How we support each other’ was one for the books. This year, the team spent the day with pupils and students of the Tesano Cluster of Schools, leading lively classroom sessions on the importance of keeping their surroundings clean. To help the schools maintain good sanitation…

NIB launches Mobile App, Ubuntu Initiative to elevate customer experience The National Investment Bank (NIB) PLC has unveiled its new Mobile App alongside the official launch of the “Ubuntu Initiative” as part of a major digital and cultural transformation drive. Speaking at the launch event on Monday, Deecy1, 2025, Managing Director of NIB PLC, Chief Zakaria Doliwura, described the twin initiatives as a decisive step into the future of banking in Ghana. He disclosed that the Bank, with the support of President John Dramani Mahama, the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Ghana, the Board, key stakeholders and dedicated staff,…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has concluded his months-long mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict with a historic face-to-face meeting between the contending Mamprusi and Kusasi factions at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. In a press release issued by the Chief of Staff at Manhyia Palace, Kofi Badu on December 1, 2025, the Asantehene on Monday hosted delegations from both sides in the Jubilee Hall for direct dialogue, marking the final phase of the peace process he initiated earlier this year. The Mamprusi side was led by Chief Tarana John Wuni Grumah, Paramount Chief of the Tarana Traditional…

The Government of Ghana has announced a relief package totalling GH¢150,000 for each family that lost a loved one in the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Stadium during a recruitment screening exercise by the Ghan Armed Forces. The announcement was made on Monday, December 1, 2025, when families of the victims paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, at the Ministry’s premises in Accra. According to an official statement posted by the Ministry of Interior on its social media page, each affected family will receive GH¢50,000 to defray funeral expenses and an additional GH¢100,000…

Incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Kpandai Constituency, Mathew Nyindam, has dragged the matter of his annulled 2024 parliamentary election victory to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a Tamale High Court decision that ordered a rerun. Mr Nyindam, through his lawyers, filed an application for judicial review in the nature of certiorari, asking the apex court to quash the High Court’s November 24, 2025 judgement in its entirety on grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction from the outset. His application according to a report by Myjoyonline, argues that the original election petition filed by his National…