Author: Political Desk

Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has affirmed the technical and financial capability of Heath Goldfields Limited to sustainably operate the Bogoso and Prestea Mines in the Western Region, following a comprehensive independent assessment. In a report signed by its Executive Director, Kwame Owusu Danso, LMWG concluded that the company possesses the required expertise, resources, and infrastructure to manage the complex underground mining operations effectively. The assessment focused on operational efficiency and system performance, particularly the company’s ability to maintain critical underground systems necessary for safe and continuous mining activities. LMWG highlighted Heath Goldfields’ strong operational readiness, sustained financial commitment,…

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has announced that it has successfully processed allowance payments for its beneficiaries, with the majority receiving all outstanding arrears. In a statement issued by its Corporate Affairs Directorate, the Agency disclosed that while most beneficiaries are now fully paid, a section is yet to receive allowances for either February or March due to differences in deployment and engagement timelines across various modules. “A number of beneficiaries currently have only the month of March pending, others February which is being processed for payment,” the statement said. “As such, depending on one’s specific deployment and engagement period,…

Former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has called on President John Dramani Mahama, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Finance Minister to immediately abrogate the controversial Publican AI Customs contract with Truedare Investments Limited. In his third public critique of the agreement, Mr Cudjoe argued that Ghana risks paying billions of cedis annually under what he describes as an opaque and potentially costly arrangement. He disclosed that earlier estimates suggested the country could pay about GH₵2.8 billion yearly under a 20 percent revenue-sharing model. However, new information indicating a possible 13 percent revenue share…

Private legal practitioner and social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has disclosed fresh details about the release of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, claiming the former minister was granted bail on health grounds but remains classified as a flight risk. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 10, 2026, Barker-Vormawor, who said he gathered the information from contacts within the US Department of Justice, stated that Mr Ofori-Atta was released on a $65,000 bond. According to him, the decision was based on health considerations, even as US authorities continue to treat the former…

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has cautioned the government against downplaying the importance of the LGBTQ+ and family values debate, insisting that “no nation lives by bread alone.” In a public statement issued on Friday, April 10, 2026, and signed by the Bishop of Sunyani and President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Bishops called for a serious national dialogue on issues relating to family values and LGBTQ matters. The statement was in direct response to recent remarks attributed to President John Dramani Mahama and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who suggested that LGBTQ+ issues…

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived in Cotonou to lead the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission for Benin’s presidential election scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026. The former Ghanaian leader is heading a multidisciplinary team tasked with monitoring the polls to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process that reflects the will of the Beninese people. Upon his arrival on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Cotonou International Airport, Akufo-Addo was received by Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, alongside other senior officials including the ECOWAS Resident Representative…

The Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has criticised the Supreme Court’s handling of a constitutional case challenging the legal basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that recent procedural decisions risk undermining Ghana’s adversarial system of justice. In a Facebook post reacting to proceedings in the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, Prof. Prempeh argued that the court’s refusal to allow the OSP to defend the suit effectively denies the “real party in interest” the opportunity to protect its statutory existence, while leaving the Attorney-General (AG) as the nominal defendant…

Written by Samuel Nii Adjetey, The sacking of Otto Addo has once again left the Ghana national football team at a crossroads. It is a familiar place, a void filled with uncertainty, pressure, and urgent calls for a new coach. But this moment is more than just another managerial change. It is a rare opportunity for a total transformation of Ghana football. If this opportunity is misunderstood or wasted, it may take the nation many years to return to its days of dominance and pride on the continental and global stage. This might be one of the longest articles you…

Chibom, the official breakfast provider at the Kwahu Business Forum, has strengthened its position as a fast-growing and reliable brand within Ghana’s business and events space following a successful engagement at this year’s forum. During the event, representatives of Chibom had the opportunity to engage with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, in a moment that highlighted the brand’s increasing visibility and relevance at high-level national platforms. The Chief of Staff commended the Chibom team for their quality of service and professionalism throughout the forum, and encouraged the team to continue building and expanding the brand. Over the three-day event,…

The government has directed the Ministers for Finance and Energy to immediately remove certain taxes and margins on fuel to help reduce pump prices and cushion consumers against recent hikes. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, after a Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to assess the impact of global developments on Ghana’s economy. According to Kwakye Ofosu, the decision follows sharp increases in fuel prices caused largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, which has disrupted global oil…