Author: Political Desk

The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to combat the escalating violence linked to illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey. In a statement issued on Monday, November 10, and addressed to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, the NPP expressed alarm over recent attacks on state officials, including the violent assault on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CEO Prof. Nana Ama Klutse and her team. The statement, signed by National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha, described the incidents as a “growing danger” that…

The Office of the Attorney General is reviewing a case file involving Minority Leader and Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin over allegations of assaulting a police officer during a protest earlier this year. Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Friday, November 7, 2025 “I can confirm that the docket on the case — The Republic v. Alexander Afenyo-Markin — is at the Office of the Attorney-General awaiting prosecutorial review and decision. The case involves a complaint of assault,” he wrote. The incident allegedly occurred on May 5, 2025, during the ‘Save the Judiciary’…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Kwadwo Twum-Boafo, has revealed that mobile money platforms have become the primary channel for illicit financial transactions in Ghana. Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on Sunday, November 9, Mr Twum-Boafo attributed the shift to stricter regulations in the banking sector, which have made it difficult to conduct suspicious transactions through traditional banks. “Banks have tightened their regulations. The Fintech and Innovations Department of the Bank of Ghana and the Financial Stability Department are very strict on financial transactions. Indeed, in Ghana today, you can’t give a third party a cheque…

The government of Ghana has approved a 9% salary increase for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year. The National Tripartite Committee also agreed to a 9% adjustment to the national daily minimum wage, raising it from GH¢19.97 to GH¢21.77, effective from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The agreements were signed between the government represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance, and Organised Labour. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson commended Organised Labour for their cooperation, stating the increment supports Ghana’s economic recovery…

Nene Odompleh, Founder and Team Lead of The 1957News, conducted a training session for GhanaWeb’s editorial and digital staff on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The session, held at the invitation of GhanaWeb, focused on effective social media usage in journalism and explored how journalists can leverage social media as a storytelling tool while upholding accuracy, credibility, and ethical standards in the fast-paced digital media landscape. During the training, the founder addressed strategies for responsible content dissemination, audience engagement, and maintaining journalistic integrity amid rapid information flows. The collaboration between The 1957News and GhanaWeb, one of Ghana’s leading digital news platforms,…

Ghanaians will pay a reduced passport application fee of GH¢350 starting Thursday, November 13, 2025, down from the previous GH¢500, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced. The fee reduction is part of efforts by the government to alleviate financial pressures on citizens and enhance access to critical public services. It also honours the government’s prior commitment to review and lower the cost of passport processing to make travel documents more affordable. In a Facebook post on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa explained that the adjustment seeks to motivate more Ghanaians to…

In a bid to promote literacy and quality education in line with SDG 4, the EllaCares Foundation has successfully hosted the Wisdom Readers Challenge. Held at Meadow Basic School in Darkuman, the initiative unfolded in two phases: the first on 19th July 2025, introducing students from Basic 5 to JHS 2 to the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, with 20 copies distributed among top performers. The grand finale on 19th September 2025 rewarded outstanding participants. Joel Mends Buah secured first place, receiving a one-term bursary and 12 branded exercise books. Henry Ampadu took second place with 12 branded exercise books…

Armed assailants have shot and killed a 68-year-old British national at a drinking spot opposite the Tema Community 9 cemetery on Friday, November 7, 2025. According to a Graphic report, a police statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, ASP Dede Dzakpasu, said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was in the company of others when the six assailants arrived on two motorbikes. Two of the suspects approached the group, with one snatching the victim’s mobile phone from the table. When the victim attempted to retrieve it, one of the attackers shot him. The gang then fled the scene…

The government of Ghana has announced that the investigative report into the tragic August 6, 2025, helicopter crash will be presented to the National Security Council tomorrow, Monday, November 10, with full details set to be made public during a media briefing on Tuesday. The announcement was made by the Minister for Information and Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a social media post on Sunday, outlining key activities for the week. ”Tomorrow, the report of the August 6 Helicopter tragedy investigation will be presented to the National Security Council. “On Tuesday, the details of the report will be made…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has uncovered a syndicate allegedly issuing fake marriage certificates to unsuspecting members of the public, prompting an immediate investigation in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service. The fraudulent operation came to light after a client’s marriage certificate, purportedly obtained through the syndicate, was rejected by a foreign embassy during a visa application process due to inconsistencies. The matter was subsequently reported to the AMA. Speaking on the development, Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Mr. Gilbert Nii Ankrah, confirmed that the Assembly had detected the illicit activities and promptly referred the case to the…