Author: Political Desk

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie was part of what he describes as a “grand conspiracy” that led to the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The Effutu MP claimed the alleged plot was partly motivated by Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s ambition to become Chief Justice following the removal of Justice Torkornoo. “My Lord Baffoe-Bonnie was part of the grand conspiracy against his predecessor, Gertrude Torkornoo,” Mr Afenyo-Markin said. “It was a grand conspiracy. Because he wants to be the Chief Justice. Obviously. Why? Why should I deny that?” Mr Afenyo-Markin made the allegations while discussing…

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod of causing financial losses of GH¢22 billion to the state, arguing that an attempt to shift the supposed losses to the Bank of Ghana does not change the underlying financial impact. He said the arrangement, under which the losses are allegedly absorbed by the central bank while GoldBod continues to earn fees from its operations, raises serious questions about the government’s accounting treatment of the transactions. His comments during a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday, August 18, 2028, come amid a political dispute over the financial performance of…

Ghana has been ranked sixth among the world’s largest gold-producing countries after recording a significant increase in production in 2025. The country produced 185 tonnes of gold during the year, surpassing the United States in the global rankings. According to the Director of Analysis, Research and Finance at the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Christopher Nyarko, Ghana had traditionally ranked seventh but overtook the United States in 2025 following a decline in US production. “Last year [2025], Ghana overtook the US, but traditionally, we’ve always been number seven,” Mr Nyarko said. He attributed the decline in US production to technical challenges…

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called on university administrators to halt their industrial action and give the government one month to resolve their outstanding payment concerns. Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) on Monday, August 17, Mr Iddrisu stated that the government was committed to resolving the issues that resulted in the strike. “I want you to give me one month to resolve the issues, and I want you to furnish me with the data to help the resolution,” the Minister said.…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary and re-election candidate, Justin Kodua Frimpong, says he is deeply humbled by the support and confidence expressed by delegates from 12 constituencies in the Ashanti Region. Mr Kodua said his engagements with the delegates had reinforced his belief that the party’s grassroots remain confident in the reforms, structures and leadership approach he has pursued as General Secretary. He described the region’s support as a strong endorsement but stressed that it also came with a responsibility to continue serving the party. “Home is home, but home does not owe me its support. Its trust must…

Ghana is reaching a dangerous point in its long-running battle against illegal mining (Galamsey). The colour of our rivers is changing with turbidity levels becoming unmeasurable.Forests are being degraded, farmlands are disappearing, and communities that once depended on rivers for drinking water and livelihoods are increasingly being forced to find alternatives. The most disturbing feature of this crisis is not only the destruction itself. It is the growing gap between the political promises made to Ghanaians by the Mahama led 2024 presidential campaign and the reality confronting communities today. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) came into the 2024 election with…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, saying the administration will not relent in its efforts to reclaim forest reserves and protect Ghana’s natural resources. According to President Mahama, the government is making progress in removing illegal miners from forest reserves and other environmentally sensitive areas across the country. He said the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) had intensified operations against illegal mining, resulting in the seizure of excavators and changfang machines and the removal of illegal miners from several forest reserves. President Mahama made the remarks…

Private legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has urged lawyers dissatisfied with judicial decisions to use established legal procedures to challenge them instead of resorting to media campaigns, public pressure or boycotts. According to him, lawyers who disagree with decisions by judges or the Chief Justice have several legal avenues available to them and should exhaust those options before making public allegations of political interference or bias. His comments come amid controversy over a decision by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to authorise selected High Court judges to sit during the legal vacation. Lawyers for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and…

Majority Leader in Parliament, James Agalga, has paid a visit to the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra. The visit, which took place today, Monday, August 17, provided an opportunity for the two to interact and discuss matters relating to the work of the National Youth Authority and efforts to advance the interests of young people. Mr Agalga commended Osman Ayariga for his work at the Authority and encouraged him to remain focused and keep up the good work in serving Ghana’s youth. The visit was also warmly received…

The Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, to August 25, 2026, pending the determination of an injunction application before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the application on August 20, with the defence seeking an order restraining the High Court from hearing the case during the ongoing legal vacation. Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, who is sitting as a vacation judge, said although the mere filing of an injunction application did not automatically stay proceedings, he was reluctant to continue with a…