Author: Political Desk

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has officially launched the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Supreme Court of Ghana, urging the judiciary to build on its rich legacy by delivering faster, more accessible and transparent justice to ordinary citizens. The launch event took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, under the theme: “The Supreme Court of Ghana @150: Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present and Defining the Future.” Speaking at the well-attended ceremony, Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the milestone as more than a celebration, calling it “a moment for endless reflection and quiet…

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued 606 undocumented migrants in a major crackdown on street begging networks in the Ashanti Region. The intelligence-led operation was carried out by the Ashanti Regional Command in the early hours of Tuesday, April 21, 2026. It began at 03:30 hours and targeted several identified hotspots in Kumasi where the networks were known to operate. A total of 606 individuals were rounded up during the exercise. They include 381 children, 153 males, and 72 females. The operation covered key areas in the metropolis, including Asawase, Alabar, Akwatia Line, Dagomba Line, Sabon Zongo, and Aboabo.…

Former Chairman of Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Inusah Fuseini, has clarified that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was never established as a fully independent prosecutorial body but remains structurally linked to the Attorney General (AG). Speaking on JoyNews on Tuesday, April 21, Alhaji Fuseini addressed what he described as a common misunderstanding about the legal status of the OSP. He stressed that while the office enjoys insulation from interference, it is not completely independent of the Attorney General. “We did not establish an office of an independent Special Prosecutor. The OSP is not independent of the Attorney…

Safe sex could become more expensive if the ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer has warned. Karex CEO Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters on Tuesday that the company may be forced to raise prices by at least 20% to 30%, depending on how long the disruption lasts. Global supply chains have been hit by the war since the end of February, with a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz cutting off access to some materials used in condom production. “The situation is definitely very fragile, prices are expensive,” Goh…

A coalition of 12 civil society organisations (CSOs) has announced plans to apply to the Supreme Court as amicus curiae in a case concerning the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The group, represented by activist and legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor of Merton & Everett, said it will file a “friend of the court” brief in the case involving Noah Adamtey, currently before the apex court, to support the constitutionality of the OSP. The move, according to the coalition, reflects growing concern among civil society actors over what they describe as attempts to weaken the country’s anti-corruption framework. Addressing the…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Wednesday, April 22, stage a protest in Sunyani in a move expected to heighten political tensions in the Bono Region. The demonstration, dubbed the “Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo”—an Akan phrase meaning “We are not afraid of intimidation”—is expected to draw party supporters, sympathisers, and residents from across the region. The protest follows the arrest of the Sunyani East Communications Officer of the party, Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando. According to party officials, his detention has sparked concern among members, who argue that the circumstances surrounding the arrest raise questions about the…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, on Monday launched the 2026 National Petroleum (NAPET) Ladies Week celebration with a renewed commitment to advancing women empowerment within the Authority. Describing the event as a “day of impact,” Mr Tameklo expressed confidence in the success of the week-long celebration, noting that the determination and enthusiasm displayed would leave a lasting imprint on the Authority and the broader energy sector. Held under the theme “Women Leading Change: Promoting Sustainability and Cultural Heritage,” the ceremony set the tone for activities aimed at highlighting the vital role women play…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has strengthened renal care services at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe with the delivery of two new dialysis machines and additional critical medical equipment. The intervention is expected to significantly improve access to treatment for patients suffering from kidney disease in the region. The donation, led by the Fund’s Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Opoku-Darko, was made possible through support from HealthTeach Ghana and Project C.U.R.E. Hospital authorities described the gesture as timely, noting that it will enhance the facility’s capacity to provide life-saving dialysis services. With the addition of the new machines, the hospital’s dialysis…

The General Jurisdiction 2 Division of the Accra High Court has granted GH₵30 million bail with two justified sureties to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in the ongoing extradition proceedings initiated by United States authorities. The court’s decision was announced on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, following months of legal battles. His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, confirmed the ruling via a Facebook post, stating that the bail was approved with the requirement that the two sureties must be justified. Abu Trica was arrested on December 11, 2025, in a joint operation by Ghanaian and US law enforcement agencies. He is…

The trial of former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive Officer, Mustapha Hamid, and his co-accused in a case prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has been put on hold. A High Court in Accra on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, declined an application by the accused persons to discharge them, instead adjourning the matter to May 26, 2026, pending clarity on the OSP’s prosecutorial authority. The accused had prayed the court to strike out the case, citing a recent April 15, 2026 ruling by another High Court which declared all OSP prosecutions null and void on constitutional…