Author: Political Desk

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has urged former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to voluntarily return to Ghana, assuring him of fair treatment and due process in any prosecution. “If I were him, this is his home—he should just join the next flight and come here. Under my watch, he will not be treated unfairly. He will go through due process and be prosecuted, just like any other person,” Dr Ayine said. The Attorney General made the appeal during the Government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, while updating Ghanaians on efforts to extradite Mr Ofori-Atta…

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has engaged top-tier lawyers in the United States to contest his extradition to Ghana. Speaking during the Government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Dr Ayine revealed that Mr Ofori-Atta has hired experienced American lawyers to defend him against the extradition request. “I just got to know yesterday that he has hired some of the top lawyers in the United States of America—very experienced lawyers—to defend him. I am not afraid at all,” he stated. Dr Ayine explained that extradition proceedings will…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has urged the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to step down from his position amid alleged internal jostling within the party. Speaking in an interview on UTV on December 15, 2025, Mr Agyapong said several party members are actively seeking to replace the Effutu MP in the role. He advised Mr Afenyo-Markin, whom he described as financially independent, to voluntarily relinquish the position to those challenging him. “He is well-to-do, so he should leave the position for those who are fighting him,” Mr Agyapong said. He explained that much of the…

Alex Tetteh, a member of the communications team for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong, has performed traditional rites to invoke curses on former Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea. Alex Tetteh performed the rites on Thursday, December 18, 2025, citing Atta Akyea’s denial of a 2016 meeting with Kennedy Agyapong at Heathrow Airport in London, where Atta Akyea allegedly made disparaging remarks about then-NPP presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “I summon Atta Akyea to you if Kennedy says he met Atta Akyea at Heathrow Airport in 2016 and he claims it never…

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and seven others to January 29, 2026, for a Case Management Conference (CMC). On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Colonel Kwadwo Damoah (Rtd), the Member of Parliament for Jaman South and former Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), appeared in court as the sixth accused (A6). He pleaded not guilty to eight counts of corruption and corruption-related offences in the case titled The Republic v Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and seven others. Colonel Damoah had been absent at…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has initiated immediate investigations into the reported killing of a Ghanaian student, Nana Adjei, in Latvia. Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the development in a post on Wednesday, December 18, 2025. “My attention has been drawn to a heart-wrenching video reporting the killing of a Ghanaian student by name Nana Adjei in Latvia,” the Minister stated. He assured that the Ministry has commenced probes through relevant diplomatic channels and pledged to keep the public updated on developments. “We shall provide the public with regular updates,” Mr Ablakwa added. The Minister emphasised the…

Melcom, Ghana’s “No. 1 Shopping Destination” has announced the appointment of esteemed media personality Giovani Caleb as its new Brand Ambassador. Giovani joins the Melcom family as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to engaging customers through freshness, excitement, and unparalleled value. His energetic personality, significant influence, and profound connection with audiences across Ghana make him an ideal representative of Melcom’s vision of affordability, quality, and community impact. Giovani’s responsibilities will include supporting major campaigns, customer engagement initiatives, and nationwide promotions, including the highly anticipated Christmas campaign, ‘Santa’s Savings at Melcom.’ Giovani expressed his excitement at joining Melcom saying, “if…

Ghana has formally petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to investigate and intervene in the alleged interference and harassment of Ghanaian-owned businesses operating in Nigeria. The petition was presented by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, held in Abuja, Nigeria, from December 10 to 12, 2025. Addressing the Council, Mr. Ablakwa raised serious concerns over the treatment meted out to Ghanaian investors by Nigerian authorities. He particularly highlighted the case of Jonah Capital PLC, a real estate company owned by prominent…

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Ghana has successfully recovered over $15 million from an international organised crime network involved in cryptocurrency fraud targeting Ghanaians. Dr Ayine made the disclosure during the Government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, praising the collaborative efforts of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and other investigative agencies in safeguarding the country’s financial interests. “EOCO successfully used our local laws to freeze and recover virtual assets hidden in foreign jurisdictions. As a result, on November 19, 2025, Zodia Custody successfully converted the said crypto assets of…

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that his office has formally transmitted a request for the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his alleged accomplice, Ernest Darko Kore, from the United States. Dr Ayine disclosed this during the government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025. According to the Attorney-General, the process was initiated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on November 19, 2025, with a formal request to commence extradition proceedings against the two individuals. He described the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into Ofori-Atta’s alleged…