Author: Political Desk

The Koforidua High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, affirming that his mandate from the 2024 parliamentary elections was lawfully obtained. In a social media post, Akuapem North MP, Samuel Awuku, announced the court’s decision, describing it as the culmination of a stressful legal battle. “This morning, the Koforidua High Court dismissed the election petition against the duly elected Member of Parliament, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, affirming that his mandate was lawfully and validly obtained,” Mr Awuku wrote. “One by one, we will defend…

Parliament on Wednesday , December 17, 2025, approved a concession agreement for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, with the Ministry of Roads and Highways as the Contracting Authority and Accra–Kumasi Expressway Limited as the concessionaire. The approval follows concerns raised about the poor condition of the existing Accra–Kumasi highway, plagued by potholes, uneven surfaces, and inadequate lighting. Presenting the agreement, Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Agbodza, assured lawmakers that the new expressway will serve as an alternative route and not a replacement for the current highway. He cited ECOWAS and AU protocols, which allow tolling on expressways to…

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, over what they describe as inconsistencies and mismanagement in the handling of the controversial lithium agreement with Barari DV Limited. Speaking on behalf of the Minority on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, accused the Minister of misleading Parliament by vigorously defending the deal and insisting it was in Ghana’s best interest, only for the government to later withdraw it citing inadequate consultations. “And the same agreement is later withdrawn on…

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the government’s deployment of Ghanaian troops to Benin and Jamaica, insisting that such decisions require prior parliamentary approval. Addressing a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Rev. Ntim Fordjour expressed concern over the lack of consultation with Parliament, describing it as a disregard for institutional oversight and due process. He emphasised that while there is no objection to the principle of assisting the two countries, the executive must follow proper procedures to ensure transparency, accountability, and scrutiny of costs and modalities. “The…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the establishment of a GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund to accelerate the socio-economic recovery and development of Bawku and its surrounding areas following years of protracted conflict. The announcement was contained in an official government statement issued on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in response to the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the President on December 16, 2025. The statement acknowledged that the long-standing chieftaincy dispute has caused severe human, social, and economic losses, severely undermining livelihoods, social cohesion, and development prospects while deterring public…

The Government of Ghana has fully endorsed and accepted all the findings and recommendations in the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to President John Dramani Mahama on December 16, 2025. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the Presidency emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to peace, constitutional order, the rule of law, and national cohesion. The statement described the Mediation Report as a “comprehensive, fact-based, and forward-looking roadmap” aimed solely at achieving lasting peace, reconciliation, and stability in Bawku and surrounding areas, without apportioning blame or declaring victory for any party. The government…

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has reaffirmed China’s firm commitment to supporting Ghana’s agricultural sector, with a focus on making agribusiness appealing to the youth, expanding apprenticeship opportunities, and enhancing technology-driven skills training. The Ambassador made the pledge during a courtesy call on him by the Member of Parliament for Sunyani West Constituency, Millicent Yeboah Amankwah on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Ambassador Tong Defa emphasised Ghana’s strategic importance to China, describing the West African nation as China’s largest trading partner on the continent. He disclosed that bilateral trade between the two countries reached approximately US$11.8 billion in 2024.…

Popular Ghanaian actress and television presenter Nana Ama McBrown has confirmed that she has divorced her husband of 12 years, Maxwell Mensah. The multi-talented entertainer made the announcement during an appearance on TV3’s New Day programme on Wednesday , December 17, 2025, describing the separation as mutual and amicable. “I’m the most happiest right now. I have gone through divorce. Yes, I am divorced. I am, and I am not ashamed to say but I did so beautifully. Me and my husband are cool. We spoke yesterday, we speak today, we speak tomorrow, we meet, I go to our house…

A Warrant Officer Class II in the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested in the Ashanti Region for allegedly attempting to sell high-powered firearms and ammunition to civilians. The suspect, identified as W.O. II David Kofi Brew of the 4th Battalion in Kumasi, was apprehended on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, around 2:30 pm at the Bekwai Shell Filling Station. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti South Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), led by Regional Director Assistant Superintendent of Police Princeton Peasah Darkwa. According to police reports, the operation aimed to disrupt networks supplying weapons to criminal elements in…

Former Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has vehemently denied allegations by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong that he denigrated former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a conversation at Heathrow Airport. Appearing on UTV on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Mr Atta Akyea described the claims as a “baseless lie,” stating that he has no recollection of ever meeting Mr Agyapong at the airport, let alone discussing the former President. “Let me tell you something, it is a baseless lie. I have never met Akompreko at Heathrow and discussed Nana Akufo-Addo with him…