Author: Political Desk

The Appointments Committee of Parliament has recommended the approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana by a majority decision, following his vetting on Monday, November 10, 2025. Presenting the Committee’s report to the House, Chairman Bernard Ahiafor stated that the nominee demonstrated outstanding competence, a deep knowledge of the law, and a firm grasp of judicial ethics during the proceedings. “The nominee addressed questions posed by the Committee with professionalism, clarity, and intellectual rigour, reflecting his capacity to uphold the independence, integrity, and dignity of the highest court of the land,” Mr. Ahiafor said.…

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of six young Ghanaians aspiring to join the Ghana Armed Forces and left several others injured. In a statement issued by her Press Secretary and Spokesperson, Ama Prah, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Vice President extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy and full recovery to those affected. “The Vice President has received with profound sorrow the tragic news of the stampede that claimed the lives of six young Ghanaians, all…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspects, including one woman, in connection with the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region. The suspects, identified as Issifu Addae (also known as Akwasi Addae), Stephen Gyamfi, Augustine Arhinful, and Martha Mansah, were apprehended following preliminary investigations into the chief’s killing. According to a press release issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on November 13, 2025, the deceased had been destooled as the Akwamuhene of Tanoso but rejected the decision, leading to multiple litigations and disputes with the family. The four suspects are currently in police custody…

A devastating fire has destroyed sections of the Mallam Atta Market in Accra New Town, leaving traders in distress after the blaze erupted around midnight on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The fire, which sent thick smoke billowing over the densely packed trading area, triggered panic among residents and vendors as flames rapidly engulfed wooden stalls and goods. Three fire tenders from the National Headquarters, Flagstaff House, and Circle Fire Stations were promptly deployed to the scene. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the inferno, battling challenging conditions amid narrow alleys and tightly clustered structures that hindered access and delayed…

The Accra High Court has reduced the bail amount for Osei Assibey Antwi, former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), from GH¢800 million to GH¢623 million in the ongoing National Service scandal trial. The variation was granted after Osei Assibey’s legal team argued that the original GH¢800 million bail was excessively high and practically impossible to meet. They contended that fulfilling the condition would require pledging numerous high-value properties in Accra or over a thousand houses in Kumasi. The defence further stressed that the primary purpose of bail which isn to prevent flight risk had already been secured…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has sued the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for defamation, demanding GH¢20 million in damages. The suit, filed at the High Court (General Jurisdiction Division) in Accra on November 10, 2025, stems from a statement made by the OSP during a media briefing on February 12, 2025. In the briefing, the OSP announced the commencement of investigations into alleged corruption-related offences involving the purported embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF). Dr. Hamid was named as one of four individuals under investigation.…

The Presidency has issued a disclaimer, dismissing a widely circulated statement purporting to announce the resignation of Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, as a complete fabrication. The fake document, which began trending on social media platforms on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, falsely claimed that President John Dramani Mahama had accepted Brogya Genfi’s resignation following a tragic stampede during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium earlier in the day. According to the forged letter, dated November 12, 2025, and purportedly issued by the Presidency Communications Office, the resignation was formally received at 6:00…

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate but temporal suspension of the Ghana Armed Forces’ ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise following reports of injuries and deaths at centres in Accra and Kumasi. The directive comes in the wake of chaotic scenes at recruitment centres where eager applicants triggered stampedes, resulting in casualties. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, President Mahama described the incidents as “deeply regrettable” and emphasised the need for urgent reforms. “I have asked the leadership of the Armed Forces to temporarily halt the recruitment exercise and conduct a full investigation.…

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has donated GH¢100,000 to support the medical treatment of victims injured in a deadly stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, resulted in the deaths of six people and left over 28 others injured as thousands of applicants rushed the venue for screening and enlistment into GAF. Speaker Bagbin, accompanied by the leadership of Parliament, visited the victims at the 37 Military Hospital on Thursday to commiserate with the injured and their families. Speaking during the visit,…

The Ministry of Defence has suspended the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment screening exercise in Accra following a deadly stampede at the El-Wak Stadium that claimed six lives and injured 28 others on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, briefed Parliament on the tragedy, revealing that 34 individuals were directly affected in the chaos, including potential recruits and bystanders unrelated to the exercise. “Out of these 34 casualties, six persons have been confirmed dead,” Dr. Forson told the House. “Five are critical and, as we speak, they are in the ICU. Twelve are…