Author: Political Desk

Melcom, Ghana’s “No. 1 Shopping Destination” has announced the appointment of esteemed media personality Giovani Caleb as its new Brand Ambassador. Giovani joins the Melcom family as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to engaging customers through freshness, excitement, and unparalleled value. His energetic personality, significant influence, and profound connection with audiences across Ghana make him an ideal representative of Melcom’s vision of affordability, quality, and community impact. Giovani’s responsibilities will include supporting major campaigns, customer engagement initiatives, and nationwide promotions, including the highly anticipated Christmas campaign, ‘Santa’s Savings at Melcom.’ Giovani expressed his excitement at joining Melcom saying, “if…

Ghana has formally petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to investigate and intervene in the alleged interference and harassment of Ghanaian-owned businesses operating in Nigeria. The petition was presented by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, held in Abuja, Nigeria, from December 10 to 12, 2025. Addressing the Council, Mr. Ablakwa raised serious concerns over the treatment meted out to Ghanaian investors by Nigerian authorities. He particularly highlighted the case of Jonah Capital PLC, a real estate company owned by prominent…

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Ghana has successfully recovered over $15 million from an international organised crime network involved in cryptocurrency fraud targeting Ghanaians. Dr Ayine made the disclosure during the Government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, praising the collaborative efforts of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and other investigative agencies in safeguarding the country’s financial interests. “EOCO successfully used our local laws to freeze and recover virtual assets hidden in foreign jurisdictions. As a result, on November 19, 2025, Zodia Custody successfully converted the said crypto assets of…

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that his office has formally transmitted a request for the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his alleged accomplice, Ernest Darko Kore, from the United States. Dr Ayine disclosed this during the government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025. According to the Attorney-General, the process was initiated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on November 19, 2025, with a formal request to commence extradition proceedings against the two individuals. He described the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into Ofori-Atta’s alleged…

The Koforidua High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, affirming that his mandate from the 2024 parliamentary elections was lawfully obtained. In a social media post, Akuapem North MP, Samuel Awuku, announced the court’s decision, describing it as the culmination of a stressful legal battle. “This morning, the Koforidua High Court dismissed the election petition against the duly elected Member of Parliament, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, affirming that his mandate was lawfully and validly obtained,” Mr Awuku wrote. “One by one, we will defend…

Parliament on Wednesday , December 17, 2025, approved a concession agreement for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, with the Ministry of Roads and Highways as the Contracting Authority and Accra–Kumasi Expressway Limited as the concessionaire. The approval follows concerns raised about the poor condition of the existing Accra–Kumasi highway, plagued by potholes, uneven surfaces, and inadequate lighting. Presenting the agreement, Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Agbodza, assured lawmakers that the new expressway will serve as an alternative route and not a replacement for the current highway. He cited ECOWAS and AU protocols, which allow tolling on expressways to…

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, over what they describe as inconsistencies and mismanagement in the handling of the controversial lithium agreement with Barari DV Limited. Speaking on behalf of the Minority on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, accused the Minister of misleading Parliament by vigorously defending the deal and insisting it was in Ghana’s best interest, only for the government to later withdraw it citing inadequate consultations. “And the same agreement is later withdrawn on…

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the government’s deployment of Ghanaian troops to Benin and Jamaica, insisting that such decisions require prior parliamentary approval. Addressing a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Rev. Ntim Fordjour expressed concern over the lack of consultation with Parliament, describing it as a disregard for institutional oversight and due process. He emphasised that while there is no objection to the principle of assisting the two countries, the executive must follow proper procedures to ensure transparency, accountability, and scrutiny of costs and modalities. “The…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the establishment of a GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund to accelerate the socio-economic recovery and development of Bawku and its surrounding areas following years of protracted conflict. The announcement was contained in an official government statement issued on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in response to the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the President on December 16, 2025. The statement acknowledged that the long-standing chieftaincy dispute has caused severe human, social, and economic losses, severely undermining livelihoods, social cohesion, and development prospects while deterring public…

The Government of Ghana has fully endorsed and accepted all the findings and recommendations in the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to President John Dramani Mahama on December 16, 2025. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the Presidency emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to peace, constitutional order, the rule of law, and national cohesion. The statement described the Mediation Report as a “comprehensive, fact-based, and forward-looking roadmap” aimed solely at achieving lasting peace, reconciliation, and stability in Bawku and surrounding areas, without apportioning blame or declaring victory for any party. The government…