Author: Political Desk

The Chairman of Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Shaibu Mahama, has described the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as a populist creation of the Akufo-Addo government. He made the comment while sharing his views on the ongoing legal battle between the OSP and the Attorney-General. According to him, existing state institutions already had the mandate to perform the functions assigned to the OSP, making its establishment unnecessary. “The creation of the OSP at the time was unnecessary and it did not have teeth to bite if ever it was passed. The OSP did not have legs to stand…

Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly smuggling more than 100 bags of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire into Ghana in a joint operation by the Anti-Smuggling Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and other security agencies. The arrests were made at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region after authorities intercepted a truck loaded with the smuggled cocoa. Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, who disclosed this at a news conference in Sunyani on Tuesday, said the operation was prompted by intelligence he received during his “Accounting to the People Series” tour of the area.…

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has issued a strong safety advisory to Ghanaians living in South Africa, urging them to exercise maximum caution as anti-immigration groups prepare to stage demonstrations in parts of the country. The directive comes in the wake of recent xenophobic incidents and viral videos showing attacks and harassment targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 28, the mission, on behalf of High Commissioner Benjamin Anani Quashie, called on members of the Ghanaian community — especially those in Pretoria — to prioritise their personal safety. “I urge everyone to continue exercising…

A deadly ambush on a military-escorted civilian convoy along the Bawku–Bolgatanga route in the Upper East Region has left three civilians dead. The incident occurred on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Binduri when unknown gunmen opened fire on the convoy transporting approximately 140 civilians from Bawku towards Bolgatanga. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the attackers targeted the convoy multiple times, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to at least one other person. Military personnel responded swiftly, repelling the assault and killing seven assailants in the ensuing confrontation. “In pursuit, the military…

The Minority in Parliament has challenged the government’s explanation for the ongoing power outages, insisting that the current electricity crisis goes beyond the recent fire at the Akosombo substation. The Minority is therefore demanding that the government releases a clear load-shedding timetable to enable consumers and businesses to plan adequately. The demand was made ahead of an address by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 27, 2028. A recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo facility reportedly damaged six switches, taking approximately 1,000 megawatts of power off the national grid…

The Supreme Court has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly 19 years in prison for robbery, in a landmark ruling on miscarriage of justice. The apex court, presided over by Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, according to a Joynews report delivered the decision on February 10, 2026. The five-member panel, which included Justice Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Justice Samuel Asiedu, Justice Yaw Darko Asare, and Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, found that Appiah had suffered a serious miscarriage of justice. Yaw Appiah, who operated a drinking bar, was arrested in 2006 at the…

The Rent Control Department has launched a nationwide compliance exercise targeting hostel operators near Ghana’s tertiary institutions over alleged exploitative pricing, arbitrary rent increases, and excessive advance rent demands. The move follows a formal petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) dated April 23, 2026, which called for urgent intervention to address unfair rent practices affecting students. The Department said the exercise is aimed at enforcing the provisions of the Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), amid growing concerns from students about rising accommodation costs, especially in university communities where demand for hostels far outstrips supply. In a statement…

 The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has confirmed that security agencies are investigating possible criminal elements in the recent fire incident at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station. While a technical committee has been set up to determine the root cause of the fire, law enforcement agencies are conducting parallel investigations into whether any criminal activity contributed to the incident. Addressing the press on Monday, April 27, the Minister explained that the technical committee will carry out a detailed and independent assessment of the cause, while security agencies handle the criminal dimension. “I am well aware that…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately withdraw letters issued on post-retirement contracts for academic senior members of public universities. The directive covers letters dated September 30 and October 1, 2025. The decision follows a meeting between the Education Minister and the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), during which concerns were raised over the policy communication. A statement signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, and issued on Monday, April 27, explained that the withdrawal is to allow for further consultations with key…

The Ghana Police Service has denied media reports claiming that suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Andrew Amankwa, father-in-law of Goldbod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, have escaped from police custody. Andrew Amankwa was shot during a robbery attack at the Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was rushed to hospital and received intensive medical care but sadly passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Following the incident, four suspects were arrested in a swift operation involving the Police Intelligence Directorate, the Anti-Robbery Unit, and the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement teams. On Monday, April 27,…