Author: Political Desk

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the leadership of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to devise innovative strategies to significantly lower interest rates, aiming to boost domestic private investment and foster a self-reliant economy. The monarch described the prevailing high cost of credit as a major obstacle hindering economic progress. The call was made during a historic courtesy visit to the Central Bank’s headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. While commending recent advancements in controlling inflation and stabilizing the exchange rate, the Asantehene emphasized that these achievements would be insufficient without a bold adjustment in monetary…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has cautioned that the recent stability and strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi should not be viewed as a permanent achievement, emphasizing the need for ongoing economic discipline and productivity to ensure long-term currency stability. The remarks were made on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Central Bank’s headquarters in Accra. Addressing a prior question from the Asantehene posed at Manhyia Palace regarding the cedi’s performance, Dr. Asiamah provided an optimistic yet prudent update. “We are happy to report that…

President John Dramani Mahama has urged government appointees to avoid complacency and to exercise their authority with humility, empathy, and a profound sense of responsibility towards the people, emphasizing that leadership is not permanent. The President delivered this message during his First Anniversary Non-Denominational Thanksgiving Service held at the forecourt of the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He stressed that thanksgiving should extend beyond mere expressions of gratitude and manifest in a renewed dedication to ethical governance, national unity, and serving the vulnerable. President Mahama highlighted that the coming year would challenge the resolve, patience, and discipline of…

 The Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has cautioned that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could face up to 12 years in opposition if it decides to replace Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer in the upcoming presidential primaries. In an interview on Joy News on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Dr Amin Adam drew on historical precedents within the NPP to bolster his position, emphasizing that candidates given a second chance after an initial defeat have historically succeeded. He referenced past leaders, stating, “We repeated Kufuor and Akufo-Addo for a second time, and they won, so why…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has formally appealed to the United Kingdom to exempt Ghanaian students and professionals from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement and its associated fees when applying to study or work in the UK. The request was made during a bilateral meeting with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Christian Rogg, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The discussions centered on enhancing Ghana-UK relations, with emphasis on deepening cooperation in key areas such as security, trade, job creation, health, education, governance,…

Burkina Faso’s military junta has announced that it has foiled a sophisticated plot to assassinate its leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, with accusations pointing to involvement from neighbouring Ivory Coast. In a late-night broadcast on national television, Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed that the plan was allegedly orchestrated by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba, the former military officer who was ousted by Traoré in a coup in September 2022. “Our intelligence services intercepted this operation in the final hours. They had planned to assassinate the head of state and then strike other key institutions, including civilian personalities,” Sana stated, adding that…

Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Commission and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committees for 2020 and 2024, Dr. Tony Aubynn, has firmly dismissed suggestions that the party’s Goldbod concept was inspired by or copied from former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Gold-for-Oil initiative, asserting that the NDC holds both the moral and intellectual patent to the idea. In a Facebook post dated Wednesday, January 7, 2025, Dr. Aubynn expressed surprise and disappointment at insinuations linking the Goldbod program, to Bawumia’s policy, describing such claims as “untruth” that must be put to “perpetual rest” for…

Former Finance Minister and Karaga Member of Parliament, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has strongly dismissed allegations by Nhyiaeso MP Dr. Stephen Amoah that his appointment as Finance Minister under President Akufo-Addo was influenced by favoritism and ethnic considerations, labeling them as petty distractions. In an interview on Joy News on Wednesday, January 7, Dr. Amin Adam emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should prioritize supporting former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to secure victory in the upcoming elections and govern effectively for Ghanaians, rather than dwelling on internal disputes over past appointments. He rejected the claims outright, stating that…

Senior Advisor to the 2025 Bawumia Campaign, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, has lauded the leadership qualities of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that they mirror those of President John Dramani Mahama. In an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face programme with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Mr. Karbo described President Mahama as a gentle and relatable leader who connects deeply with Ghanaians. He emphasized that Dr. Bawumia displays similar attributes, including humility, calmness, and accessibility, making him an ideal candidate to fulfill the aspirations of the electorate. Mr. Karbo highlighted Dr.…

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has disclosed that it did not receive any docket from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on investigations into Akonta Mining Company Limited until September 2025, despite the investigations having commenced in 2022. According to an Citinewsroom report, the information is contained in a response to a Right to Information (RTI) request submitted by private legal practitioner Jonathan Owusu Asare, and signed by the Ministry’s Information Officer, Lydia Attoh. According to the response, the CID began investigating Akonta Mining in October 2022 following petitions from Ing. Ken Ashigbey and Martin Kpebu, Esq.,…