Author: Political Desk

 Two persons have been killed and another left in critical condition following a deadly dawn clash between rival youth gangs at Mpaasaaso Number 2 in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region. The violent confrontation, according to a citinewsroom report erupted around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 and has led to the deepening of long-standing tensions between residents of Mpaasaaso Number 1 and Mpaasaaso Number 2. According to reports, the clash involved armed groups from the two neighbouring communities, with gunfire and machete attacks leaving a trail of destruction. A youth leader of Mpaasaaso Number…

The government has announced that families of the six applicants who lost their lives in Wednesday’s stampede at El-Wak Stadium will be offered automatic recruitment slots into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for qualified relatives. The directive follows a tragic incident during a GAF recruitment exercise, where hundreds of eager applicants surged through the stadium gates for documentation and physical screening, resulting in six deaths and several injuries. Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, disclosed the President’s instruction while visiting one of the bereaved families at Eyan Maim in the Central Region. “President John Dramani Mahama has directed that…

A High Court in Accra has ordered the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to release audio recordings of its interrogation of Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuah, the prosecution’s second witness in the trial of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene. Mr Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, are facing 11 counts including conspiracy, stealing, using public office for profit, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state over the alleged misappropriation of GH₵49.1 million in a cybersecurity equipment deal. During cross-examination on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Madam Adumuah, the NSB Director of Finance, confirmed to the court…

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy, describing it as a “confusing mix of policy ideas” with no clear implementation framework. Addressing  2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam on behalf of the Caucus, accused the government of failing to deliver on its promise of massive job creation through the initiative. “The government promised lots of jobs when it came to power, but unfortunately,…

More than 300 residents from Dadwene and Anwona in the Ashanti Region, as well as Hwidiem, Kenyase, Goaso, and Marhani in the Ahafo Region, have been remanded into prison custody for two weeks following an alleged attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and journalists. The suspects were arrested during a joint military-police operation conducted at dawn on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Ashanti and Ahafo regions, with an additional swoop at Ehi in the Volta Region. Videos circulating on social media captured the arrested individuals—mostly men—lined up on the…

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has launched a scathing attack on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, accusing it of hypocrisy and prioritizing travel luxury over bolstering Ghana’s military capabilities in the 2026 budget. In a post shared shortly after Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, Rev. Fordjour highlighted what he described as a glaring contradiction in the NDC’s approach to defence procurement. “After rejecting President Akufo-Addo’s proposal to acquire aircraft, 2 offshore patrol vessels and 6 fighter jets for…

The Member of Parliament for Sunyani West Constituency, Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, has described Wednesday , November 12, 2025, as one of the saddest days of her life following the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise, which claimed the lives of six female applicants. In a heartfelt statement issued on Thursday, the MP said she was left “speechless” after learning of the incident, unable to utter a word during parliamentary proceedings due to the profound shock. “Yesterday was one of the saddest days of my life after the shocking news of the…

The Government has unveiled an ambitious retooling and modernisation programme for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) starting in 2026, including the acquisition of four modern helicopters, two aircraft, and two 72-metre Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Navy. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the initiative during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, describing it as a comprehensive upgrade across the Army, Navy, and Air Force to enhance operational effectiveness amid evolving security challenges. “Mr. Speaker, the Government of Ghana is embarking on a comprehensive retooling and modernization programme to strengthen…

The Government has formally included the construction of the Adawso-Ekye Amanfrom Bridge over the Afram River in the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, following the completion of feasibility studies and designs. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson made the disclosure while presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, November 13,2025. “Mr. Speaker, following the completion of feasibility studies and designs, Government is adding two more transformative projects, namely, the Accra-Kumasi Expressway and the Ekye Amanfrom-Adawso Bridge to the Big Push Infrastructure Programme,” Dr Ato Forson announced. He described the bridge and its connecting road networks as a game-changer for…

The Government has allocated GH¢401 million to the Women’s Development Bank in the 2026 budget to provide affordable financing for women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025. “Mr. Speaker, to crowd-in finance for women-owned MSMEs, we are providing another GH¢401 million to the Women’s Development Bank,” Dr Ato Forson stated. He highlighted that the funds will support entrepreneurs such as Lamisi Adam, Priscilla Yovu, and Caroline Sfeir, whom he met during stakeholder engagements…