Author: Political Desk

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…

Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for filing 78 criminal charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his co-accused, describing the approach as lacking seriousness. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 20, 2025, Mr Bentil argued that no experienced prosecutor would pursue such a large number of charges in a high-profile case, warning that it risks prolonging the trial and weakening the overall prosecution. He explained that proving numerous charges is time-consuming and could allow the accused to challenge most of them successfully, potentially leading to…

The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) has temporarily closed five historic forts across the country to undertake essential maintenance and conservation works. In a statement issued on Friday, December 19, 2025, the GMMB announced that the affected sites are Fort Apollonia in Beyin, Fort St. Anthony in Axim, Fort Orange in Sekondi, James Fort in Jamestown, and Ussher Fort in Usshertown. The closures took effect from Thursday, December 18, 2025. The decision, according to the Board, is to enable critical maintenance, safety assessments, and conservation activities aimed at preserving the structural integrity and historical significance of these heritage sites.…

Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has urged the First Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Privileges Committee, Bernard Ahiafor to resist any pressure to haul him before the committee, describing such a move as unprecedented in any democracy. In his closing remarks on Friday, December 19, 2025, as Parliament adjourned for the Christmas recess, Afenyo-Markin defended his position as Third Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, asserting that his seat is a bona fide entitlement that cannot be removed unilaterally. “May we return in the new year with a renewed energy, clearer purpose and deeper commitment to serving the people…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has strongly rejected proposals to create a separate Chamber of Queenmothers and to allow queenmothers to participate in sittings of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs. Speaking at the final meeting of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs for 2025 on Friday, December 19, Otumfuo emphasised that Asante customs and traditions cannot be changed through legislation. While acknowledging the indispensable role of queenmothers in Asante governance, particularly in the enstoolment of chiefs and providing counsel on critical matters, the Asantehene stressed that tradition dictates that queenmothers exercise their influence privately. “Our tradition is that…

The Ghana Police Service has issued a warning to the public against the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices on vehicles, describing the trend as a threat to public safety and a major contributor to traffic indiscipline. In a statement released on Friday, December 19, 2025, the Police highlighted a worrying increase in the unlawful fitting of such devices on vehicles belonging to individuals and institutions not permitted by law. According to Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the use of sirens, horns, bells, or strobe lights as warning…

One person has died and 13 others sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a Hyundai saloon car and a Toyota Land Cruiser on Power House Road in Ho, Volta Region. The accident involved a Hyundai saloon car with registration number GE 1005Y and a Toyota Land Cruiser bearing registration CR 2318-25. According to a statement from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Friday, December 19, 2025, one person remained uninjured in the crash, while the fatality was recorded among the occupants. The Ho Municipal Rescue Team, under the supervision of Assistant Divisional Officer Grade II (ADO II) Elorm…

At least four persons, including two pupils, have died in two separate bee attacks in the Anloga and Akatsi North Districts of the Volta Region within a week. The most recent incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the E.P. Basic School in Anloga, where a swarm of bees attacked pupils and teachers, resulting in the deaths of two young learners. The victims were identified as Theodora Amewovi, aged 9, and Michael Kumeko, aged 4. Both died shortly after being stung multiple times. According to the Assemblyman for the area, Johnson Bokovi, the attack happened around 10:30 a.m. during…