Author: Political Desk

The Attorney-General is urging the Supreme Court to declare that key provisions of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) are unconstitutional. In a Suit filed by private citizen Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, which names the Attorney-General as a defendant, the plaintiff is challenging the independence granted to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in the investigation and prosecution of corruption-related offences. The Attorney-General, in his draft Statement of Case filed in response to the suit, has largely aligned with the plaintiff’s position. The A-G argues that Parliament acted in excess of its powers when it…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has identified unemployability—not unemployment—as the central challenge facing young people across Africa. Speaking at the Continental Youth Symposium in Morocco, he said many young Africans are educated but lack relevant job-market skills. “The challenge is not simply unemployment — it is unemployability,” he stated. He explained that although many young people possess formal qualifications, they often lack the competencies required by employers and evolving markets. Mr Ayariga outlined what he described as a “three-part problem” contributing to the crisis. These include “skills gap—training that does not match market…

Africa’s rapidly growing youth population presents both a historic opportunity and a serious risk if not properly managed, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has said. Delivering an expert insight at the Continental Youth Symposium in Tangier, Morocco, he stressed that the continent’s demographic advantage must be matched with deliberate policy action. “Africa stands at a defining moment. We are the youngest continent in the world, and our youth are creative, connected and determined,” he stated. However, he cautioned that “youthfulness alone will not deliver transformation,” warning that the continent must go beyond celebrating its…

The Technical Working Committee of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial passenger transport unsafe and illegal, warning that their continued operation poses a serious threat to public safety on Ghanaian roads. Presenting the committee’s final report in Accra on Wednesday, Dr Godwin Kafui Ayetor, Chairman of the committee and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), stated that the Toyota Voxy was never designed for commercial use. “The manufacturer informed us that the Toyota Voxy is a minivan designed for young…

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre, his lawyers have confirmed. Checks at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia confirmed that Mr Ofori-Atta’s name no longer appears on the detainee list. His legal team, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB), in a press statement dated Wednesday, April 8, 2026, said Mr Ofori-Atta was released on April 7, 2026, following a judicial order and has since returned home to be with his family. The statement noted that he remains committed to pursuing due process in defending his rights under…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, for allegedly causing fear and panic among the public after posting a viral video on TikTok in which he posed as a bandit issuing threats. In the video, the suspect, with his face partially covered, made threatening remarks under the caption “We are starting from Ghana churches.” The clip quickly gained traction on social media, sparking widespread concern and panic among members of the public, particularly regarding potential attacks on churches. According to the Police, sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance led to the arrest of Puplampu on Tuesday, April…

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has disclosed plans to petition the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, over the government’s decision to reduce cocoa prices. The announcement follows a tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Ahafo Region, where farmers voiced deep frustration over price cuts and payment delays, which they say are affecting their livelihoods. During visits to Tano North, Asutifi North, and Asutifi South, Annoh-Dompreh cautioned that if the government under John Dramani Mahama fails to respond to the concerns raised, the Minority will formally seek the intervention of the Asantehene to help…

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has formally petitioned the Auditor-General to conduct an independent audit of the government’s GH¢110 billion “Big Push” road infrastructure programme over concerns about procurement practices and project delivery. In the petition, the professional body called for a comprehensive technical review of the projects, emphasising that the massive scale of the investment requires rigorous scrutiny to protect the national interest. The move follows investigative reports by The Fourth Estate, which highlighted the widespread use of single-source procurement and restricted tendering in the award of contracts under the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The reports raised…

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five individuals to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council, as part of efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline, promote transparency, and enhance oversight of public finances. The nominations were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications. They were made pursuant to Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended by the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1136). Dr. Emmanuel Oteng Kumah has been designated as Chairperson of the Council. He brings extensive experience…

Students of Tatale Senior High School in the Northern Region have accused the school’s storekeeper of attempting to steal foodstuffs from the school’s stores. The incident according to a Citinewsroom report, occurred after students reportedly set up a trap upon suspecting that food items were frequently going missing. According to eyewitness accounts and a circulating video, the storekeeper, together with another individual, was allegedly in the process of removing food items from the store when the students confronted them. “When the students shouted, the storekeeper ran away, leaving the other man behind,” a source familiar with the incident confirmed. The…