Author: Political Desk

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of a Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, whose body was discovered at Hutchland Beach in Cape Coast. The suspect, identified as Michael Mensah, was picked up on Monday, June 15, 2026, at about 7:15 p.m. by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team at the Pedu Lorry Station, following what police described as sustained intelligence-led operations. Preliminary police investigations indicate that on June 11, 2026, at about 6:48 p.m., the suspect picked up the deceased at…

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Akosombo Hotels Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce a new tourism package dubbed the “Heritage to Leisure Tour”, aimed at connecting Ghana’s historical heritage with leisure and experiential tourism. The agreement was signed on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. The two-day experience, scheduled for September 4 to 5, 2026, will take participants on a curated journey from the final resting place of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, to Akosombo, where some of his most significant development projects are located. The package will…

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has appointed former Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, as his new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing Samreboi illegal mining case. In a statement issued on Monday, June 15, 2026, Chairman Wontumi confirmed the appointment, noting that the decision was made after careful consultation and in exercise of his constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of his choice. “I, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), wish to respectfully inform the Court, the parties, and the general public that I have…

The Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by lawyer Andy Appiah Kubi seeking to withdraw his legal representation for Bernard Antwi-Boasiako in the Samreboi case. The ruling was delivered on Monday, June 15, 2025, by trial judge Justice Audrey Kucovie-Tay, who held that the application had no merit and, therefore, could not be granted by the court. According to the court, a legal practitioner does not require the permission of the court to withdraw services through a formal motion. The judge further indicated that the change of legal representation would not affect the proceedings of the case. The…

The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, according to international media reports. The deal is said to outline a framework for an immediate halt to military operations, with both sides expected to observe a ceasefire while further negotiations continue on outstanding issues. Key elements of the reported agreement include the suspension of military action, measures to stabilise regional security, and the reopening of critical international shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Sources indicate that the arrangement is not a final peace treaty but a framework agreement intended…

The United Kingdom has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16 in what is being described as one of the most far-reaching online safety measures introduced by any major economy. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the policy on Monday, June 15, 2026, saying the government was taking decisive action to protect young people from the harmful effects of social media and online interactions. Under the new rules, children under 16 will be prohibited from accessing major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X and YouTube. The measures are…

Lawyers for former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi have argued that the alleged $2 million loss arising from the Sky Train project was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and not by any criminal conduct on the part of their clients. The argument is contained in a submission of no case filed after the Attorney General closed its case against the two accused persons. Mr. Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi are standing trial on charges of causing financial loss to the state over the alleged disbursement of $2 million for…

T he University of Cape Coast (UCC) has launched an investigation into the death of a Level 200 student whose body was discovered at Hutchland Beach on Friday morning. The deceased, identified as Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, was confirmed to be a student of the university after police alerted the institution following the discovery of the body. In a statement issued by its Directorate of Public Affairs, the university said it is collaborating closely with the UCC District Police Command to establish the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. According to the statement, the university’s response has been coordinated through the Office…

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigns from Council of State Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has reportedly resigned from Ghana’s Council of State, according to information confirmed by Citi News. Although the circumstances surrounding her resignation remain unclear, sources indicate that Justice Akuffo stopped attending meetings of the Council following developments related to the removal process involving former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Reports further suggest that she formally submitted her resignation towards the end of 2025. Justice Akuffo served as Chief Justice of Ghana from 2017 to 2020 and has since remained an influential figure in the country’s judicial and…

The Government of Ghana has criticised Canada’s decision to deny a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey, describing it as “high-handed and extremely unfair,” and has threatened to pursue legal action if the decision is not reversed. In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the government expressed deep reservations over the refusal of a temporary residence application for the 32-year-old Villarreal midfielder. The denial means Partey will miss Ghana’s crucial opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama. According to the statement, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) based…