Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has dismissed the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing the campaign as ineffective and rating its performance just one out of ten. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, July 15, the Minority’s Legal Counsel and Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Environment and Science Committee argued that there had been little improvement in the country’s fight against illegal mining despite the government’s assurances. “There is nothing new about the NDC government’s fight against illegal mining. You don’t even ask me to score their fight against galamsey. You can…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has hosted a high-level delegation from Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of regulatory best practices within Africa’s petroleum sector. The Kenyan delegation is in Ghana on a study tour to understudy the NPA’s regulatory framework for the downstream petroleum industry. The visit is aimed at deepening cooperation between the two regulatory bodies while fostering knowledge sharing and regulatory excellence across the continent. The team was received by the Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, alongside the Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive,…

The Court of Appeal has ordered the Attorney-General to release specific documents and financial records to former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, in their ongoing GH¢49.1 million criminal trial. The order, dated 28 May 2026 and transmitted to the High Court Registrar on 10 June 2026, partially grants a disclosure request by the accused following an interlocutory appeal against an earlier High Court ruling. The court directed the Republic to produce the missing pages 2 to 89 of Advantage Solutions Company Limited’s bank statement at Universal Merchant Bank (UMB). It also ordered disclosure of…

Cabinet has endorsed a comprehensive review of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), and forwarded it to Parliament for approval as the government moves to strengthen regulation of the country’s mineral resources and reposition the sector for national development. Speaking on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Government Accountability Series held at the Presidency in Accra, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah presented an account of his Ministry’s performance for the first half of the year, covering the mining, forestry and lands sub-sectors. Buah said Act 703, which has been in force for two decades,…

Cabinet has directed the immediate revocation of Executive Instrument (E.I.) 144, a move that will restore the Achimota Forest Reserve to its original legal status as a protected forest. The decision, announced by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, means portions of the forest that were removed from the reserve under the instrument will revert to their previous status as protected forest land. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 15, the minister said the decision reflects government’s commitment to preserving the Achimota Forest due to its environmental importance and its role in maintaining…

The Parliament of Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, describing him as a statesman whose reign promoted peace, unity and reconciliation. Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st King of Dagbon and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 14, Parliament extended its condolences to the Gbewaa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family and the people of Dagbon following the loss of the revered traditional ruler. Parliament highlighted the late Yaa-Naa’s…

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, has donated relief items to traders at the Mallam Market to support victims of the recent floods that devastated businesses and disrupted livelihoods in parts of the constituency. The donation formed part of the MP’s continuing humanitarian efforts to provide immediate assistance to traders who suffered significant losses following the floods. The relief package included several bags of rice, cooking oil, sugar and other essential food and non-food items to help affected traders and their families cope with the aftermath of the disaster. In addition, mattresses were presented to potters and…

Dennis Miracles Aboagye has rejected claims linking him to a GH¢55 million allegation following his arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), insisting that the truth will eventually emerge. The NPP Communications Director hopeful, in a statement on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after his release on bail, said EOCO did not discuss any GH¢55 million matter with him. “There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million cedis with me by EOCO. None!!!” he stated. Mr Aboagye said a false narrative had been created around his arrest but expressed confidence that the facts would prevail. “The facts and the…

Dennis Miracles Aboagye has disputed claims that he was questioned by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over a GH¢55 million matter following his arrest. The NPP Communications Director hopeful said EOCO never discussed any GH¢55 million allegation with him during the period he was detained. “For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million cedis with me by EOCO. None!” he said. Miracles Aboagye made the comments after he was released on bail following his arrest at the Kotoka International Airport. The arrest was carried out by EOCO with assistance from Immigration officers after he announced…

Assets belonging to Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, including a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz, a BMW and other valuables, have been seized by international law enforcement agencies as part of an alleged $8 million romance fraud and money laundering investigation in the United States. According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the seized assets are believed to have been acquired with proceeds from an alleged fraud scheme that targeted more than 80 elderly victims across the United States between April 2023 and November 2025. The DOJ also disclosed…