Author: Political Desk

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a mining site in the Mpohor District of the Western Region allegedly linked to former District Chief Executive (DCE), Asaah Mensah, and another operator, Obed Osei. The clampdown, which took place on Monday, May 18, forms part of a nationwide exercise by the EPA to enforce environmental regulations and crack down on illegal mining activities. Officials from the EPA said the operators, working under the name JKCem I AM Gold, were carrying out small-scale mining without the required environmental permit. The site was also found to have engaged foreign nationals, mainly Chinese,…

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has rejected claims by Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu that the association is aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The GBA’s reaction comes on the back of some public concerns over its perceived silence on controversial remarks made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against a Circuit Court judge. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, May 18, GBA Public Relations Officer Saviour Kudze described the NPP tag as disappointing and urged politicians to stop politicising the association. “That doesn’t come as a surprise. It’s rather disappointing that every time this matter keeps…

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed claims that President John Dramani Mahama influenced the award of the Damang Mining Lease to Engineers & Planners (E&P), a company owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama. According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the President was rather the biggest stumbling block to the company’s bid for the concession. Speaking on PM Express on Monday with host Evans Mensah, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said President Mahama deliberately recused himself from Cabinet discussions on the matter to avoid any perception of conflict of interest. “On the contrary, I will argue that the biggest obstacle to E&P…

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for his public criticism of a Circuit Court judge presiding over the case of Bono Regional NPP Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. GBA Spokesperson Saviour Kudze described the Minority Leader’s remarks as unprofessional, unethical, and unbecoming of a senior member of the Bar. “It is very unpalatable and unbecoming of a senior lawyer of his standing at the Bar, particularly so a senior lawyer who is privileged enough to be the Minority Leader of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana,” Kudze said. He added that…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Akuapem North  Constituency has announced the sudden death of its Constituency Secretary, Isaac Basta Hamillin. According to an official communiqué issued by the constituency chairman, Daniel Kofi Awere on Monday, May 18, 2026, the late Isaac Basta Hamillin was found dead at a hotel in Amanokrom. The statement indicated that the deceased had been actively working on the registration of branch nominations as part of the ongoing party reorganization exercises. Because he resides in Accra, he had lodged at a hotel in Amanokrom, a location known to the Constituency Chairman and other executives. He was…

A letter allegedly written by former National Service Scheme (NSS) Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah, directing the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) to transfer funds to her private company, has been admitted into evidence in the ongoing National Service ghost names scandal trial. The document was formally identified in court on Monday by Gilbert Sebe-Yeboah, Head of Commercial Banking at ADB, during his evidence-in-chief. Mrs Oware-Mensah is facing charges in connection with the alleged loss of GH¢38 million. She has pleaded not guilty to one count of stealing, two counts of wilfully causing financial loss to the state, using public office…

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has sharply criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for what he describes as its failure to condemn alleged attacks on a judge by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the GBA’s silence stems from its alleged alignment with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing the association as an “NPP grouping.” The controversy follows strong remarks made by Afenyo-Markin at a press conference on Sunday, May 17, regarding the continued remand of Bono Regional NPP Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. The Minority Leader had…

 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for submitting unsupported claims of GH¢35.8 million to the Finance Ministry for 6,000 police officers deployed during the 2023 All-African Games. The Committee also raised concerns over a separate GH¢455,000 bill submitted for hostel accommodation used during the Games, which similarly lacked supporting documentation. During the PAC hearing on Monday, May 18, Ranking Member Samuel Atta-Mills expressed strong displeasure over the irregularities and suggested a drastic measure to address recurring issues at the ministry. “There are unsupported claims amounting to GH¢35.8 million for just 6,000 police officers…

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has pleaded not guilty to four charges bordering on fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank). Wontumi appeared before the High Court in Accra on Monday, May 18, 2028, alongside Wontumi Farms Limited, which he represents. The second accused person, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, is said to be at large. The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman denied all four charges — defrauding by false pretences, authoring a forged document, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to a public body. According to the charge sheet…

A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting turned tense on Monday, May 18, 2026, when Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, clashed with Committee Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare over alleged poor service delivery by MTN Ghana. The heated exchange occurred when the Minister attributed challenges in the telecommunications sector to what he described as weak policy decisions, poor governance, and leadership gaps under the previous Akufo-Addo administration. “Private businesses are about making profits, and those profits they paid to you over eight years at the Finance Ministry as corporate taxes,” Sam George said, addressing the Chairperson directly. He…