Author: Political Desk

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service who assaulted a journalist from Class FM at Kasoa have been identified and interdicted, with investigations into the incident ongoing. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in Accra on Thursday, President Mahama strongly condemned the attack, emphasising that violence against journalists has no place in Ghana’s democratic society. “I’m a journalist by training, and so there’s no way we can countenance the continued assault on journalists,” the President stated. He revealed that the government has been actively engaging the Ghana Journalists…

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has voiced strong objections to the composition of the newly inaugurated Scholarship Authority Board, citing the complete absence of student representation as a major flaw that undermines legitimacy and inclusivity. In a press statement issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026, NUGS described the exclusion of students from the board as a departure from established democratic conventions in education governance. The union, which serves as the umbrella body for approximately 12.5 million Ghanaian students both at home and abroad, emphasized that scholarships are fundamentally designed to promote equity, expand access to education, and support…

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the hearing of a habeas corpus application filed by Alhaji Seidu Abagri, a central figure in the Bawku chieftaincy dispute, to Monday, January 12, 2026, after his lawyers moved the application on Thursday, December 8, 2025. Presiding Judge Halima El-Alawa Abdul-Basit requested additional time to review the application after hearing a brief submission from lawyer Martin Kpebu, who represents Alhaji Abagri. The motion, filed ex-parte on January 5, 2026, challenges the legality of Alhaji Abagri’s detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) since his removal from Bawku by military personnel on December 24,…

Former Attorney General Nii Ayikoi Otoo has lambasted the ministerial appointments under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, labeling them as the most excessive and detrimental in the history of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, during discussions commemorating 34 years of the 1992 Constitution, the NPP stalwart argued that the unchecked bloating of government during Akufo-Addo’s tenure underscores the pressing need for constitutional caps on the number of ministers. He highlighted that the appointment of over 100 ministers and deputy ministers at the administration’s peak was unwarranted and hampered effective governance, adding that such oversized…

Walewale Member of Parliament, Dr Tia Kabiru, has asserted that Ghana’s current macroeconomic stability is primarily driven by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme rather than any exceptional policy ingenuity from the government. Speaking on Joy News on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker acknowledged some economic gains but emphasized that these achievements are neither unprecedented nor unique to a first-term administration. “To be blunt, the economy has achieved some successes to that extent, you will give credit to the managers of the economy. But is it novel? Is it the case that it has never…

Police have intercepted a bus carrying over 1,000 rounds of ammunition destined for Tamale, in a significant bust at the Asankare barrier in the Ashanti Region. The incident involved a Kia Grand Bird bus with registration number AK 1309–21, which was en route from Accra to Tamale via Savulegu, with 45 passengers on board. According to a police situational report (SITREP) obtained by Graphic Online, the vehicle was stopped during a routine check at the barrier. Officers grew suspicious that the driver might be transporting illicit items and promptly alerted the Divisional Commander. The commander arrived at the scene alongside…

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 7, 2026. While this has fueled speculation about his potential extradition to Ghana amid ongoing corruption investigations, the primary reason for his detention is unrelated to the extradition request. Instead, it comes on the back of concerns over his immigration status in the US, specifically allegations of overstaying his visa. His legal team has clarified that he is cooperating with authorities and has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which legally allows him to remain in the country beyond his visa’s…

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over concerns regarding his visa status, according to a confirmation from his legal team. In a statement released on the matter, Mr Ofori-Atta is said to be fully cooperating with ICE authorities as his lawyers work to resolve the issue promptly. The statement clarified that Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, a standard U.S. immigration process that permits an individual to maintain legal presence in the country after the expiration of an initial visa. His legal representatives described this…

A 53-year-old Ghanaian immigrant, George Ennin, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack while walking to work in the Bronx, leaving his family and community in shock. The incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, around 2 p.m. local time, in the Melrose section of the Bronx near Third Avenue and East 157th Street. According to reports, surveillance footage captured the assailant attempting to kick Ennin, who blocked the attack but stumbled and fell due to uneven pavement. The suspect then charged at him, grabbed his arm, and stabbed him multiple times before fleeing the scene. Ennin, despite his injuries,…

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has stated that the party will contest the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election and is confident of victory. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Mr Kodua said the NPP has already begun the process of selecting a suitable candidate for the seat. “Why shouldn’t we contest?” he asked. “The New Patriotic Party will contest the Ayawaso East by-election, and as I speak to you, we are doing our own candidate search to get a very good, well-accepted candidate to contest.” Mr Kodua first extended…