Author: Political Desk

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…

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpaloo (also known as Kofi Akpalu), his wife Delvine Akpaloo, and a company linked to them will face charges for alleged stealing, forgery, money laundering, and related offences. Addressing the press in Accra on Monday, December 22, 2025, Dr Ayine explained that the case originated from a suspicious transaction report filed by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) after flagging unusual activities in an account belonging to Pomaa Universal Ghana Limited, a company owned by Mr Akpaloo. “Following the report, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)…

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that the state will prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors for alleged financial crimes involving the Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, December 22, Dr Ayine revealed that investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have uncovered sufficient evidence to charge the company and its directors with defrauding by false pretences, forgery, and causing financial loss to the state. The alleged loss currently stands at GH¢24,255,735, comprising the principal amount plus accrued interest. The Attorney General noted that this figure…

Six people, including a three-month-old baby, have died in a devastating midnight fire that engulfed an apartment at Manhyia Abuakwa in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, claiming the lives of the victims who were reportedly trapped inside the burning structure. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, with investigations ongoing. Assembly Member for the Abuakwa Manhyia Electoral Area, Evans Opoku, disclosed that he was alerted to the outbreak shortly after electricity was restored to parts of the Ashanti Region following a…