Author: Political Desk

An appeal filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng against North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal, which cited inconsistencies surrounding the appellant’s identity and upheld the public interest basis of the legislator’s claims. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, March 26, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Anthony Oppong, ruled that it could not conclusively establish the identity of the appellant, noting that two different identities had been presented before the court. The judges held that this fundamental defect significantly weakened the case. They further stressed that…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the government over what he describes as a lack of financial commitment to youth development, following claims that the National Youth Authority has received no allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund for 2026. Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps in Accra on Thursday, Mr Assafuah said the alleged zero allocation represents a serious failure to support young people. “This is not just a policy gap. It is a painful abandonment of responsibility,” he stated. He contrasted the current situation with previous funding levels, noting that the Authority received…

Gyankroma Akufo-Addo has denied renewed allegations that she received $25 million to paint interchanges in Accra, describing the claims as “entirely absurd and false.” In a public statement issued on Friday, March 27, she dismissed the allegation as baseless and reiterated that no such contract has ever existed, been proposed, or awarded to her. “Let me state, again, unequivocally and for the record: This claim is completely false,” she stressed. “No such contract has ever existed, been offered, or been awarded.” She further challenged those behind the claims to provide evidence, insisting that none exists. “If any individual, media platform,…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP)’s Special Operations Team, deployed to Kumasi to intensify the fight against crime, has been withdrawn barely 24 hours after arriving in the Ashanti Regional capital. The team, led by DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil and ASP Samuel Mustapha Abenzuo, arrived in Kumasi on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and immediately embarked on intelligence-led patrols aimed at dismantling criminal networks within the metropolis. The operation targeted various crimes, including robbery, stealing, rape, violent attacks on commuters, drug peddling and abuse, as well as the sale and possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. A particular focus was placed on…

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed claims of favouritism in the recent recruitment exercise into Ghana’s security services, insisting that the introduction of digital systems ensured a fair and transparent process. Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, 2026, President Mahama explained that technology was deployed to address long-standing public complaints about bias and “who you know” in public sector recruitment. “There have been a lot of complaints that people get recruited based on who they know. This was an attempt to use digitalisation to sort through the first wave of applications. The…

Ghana is set to return to the domestic bond market next week with the issuance of its first local-currency seven-year bond since the country’s 2022 debt default, as the government seeks to finance its budget and rebuild the sovereign yield curve. The sale of the seven-year securities will open on Monday, March 30, 2026, with initial pricing guidance, and is expected to close on Wednesday, April 1, according to an emailed statement from the bond bookrunners. The move comes as President John Dramani Mahama’s administration benefits from significant macroeconomic improvements, including inflation slowing to a near three-decade low of 3.3%…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the deep respect Ghanaians hold for Lincoln University despite the institution’s last-minute decision to withdraw plans to confer an honorary doctorate on him over his perceived stance on LGBTQ issues. The cancellation, which occurred just days before the scheduled ceremony, followed concerns raised within the university community regarding Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill currently before Parliament. Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, 2026, President Mahama emphasised the enduring historical ties between Ghana and the Pennsylvania-based institution. “Whatever disagreements have arisen, for me, Lincoln…

A research study led by environmental sustainability expert Dr. John Boakye-Danquah and climate scientist Dr. Yaw Agyemang Boafo has recommended a more decentralised approach to combating illegal mining in Ghana. During a policy dialogue dubbed “Beyond the Crackdown: A Policy Dialogue on Strengthening District-Level Mining Governance in Ghana”, held at the Fiesta Royal Hotel in Accra on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the researchers emphasised that district assemblies are best positioned to handle monitoring and enforcement at the local level. They cited the Atiwa East District Assembly as a successful case study. Speaking to the media, Dr. John Boakye-Danquah of the…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called the adoption of the United Nations resolution on the transatlantic slave trade an “emphatic victory for justice,” indicating that it restores the dignity and humanity of Africans and people of African descent. Speaking in the United States after the United Nations approved the resolution on Wednesday, March 25, Mr Ablakwa explained that the decision represents a defining moment in the global quest for truth and justice. “This is an emphatic victory for justice and our ancestors. Africans and all people of African descent are today honoured that our humanity and…

The Deputy Medical Director of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr Yaw Opare Larbi, has emphasised the growing pressure on the facility as the “no bed” syndrome persists. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he raised concerns that the recently reported situation at Korle mirrors what is happening at KATH, but with even greater strain. “What happens in Korle Bu is no different from what happens in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), but I will say that sometimes our situation is even worse… we are under more pressure,” he said. According to him, the scale of referrals continues…