Author: Political Desk

The Supreme Court has directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to suspend all preparations for the planned parliamentary rerun in the Kpandai Constituency pending the determination of legal processes challenging a High Court ruling. The order was issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, during a hearing where lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP Matthew Nyindam sought a review to quash the Tamale High Court’s decision that annulled his 2024 election victory. Nyindam’s legal team informed the court that they had been unable to serve the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, with court processes. The Supreme Court granted…

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five officers for engaging in various acts of misconduct on social media, specifically involving the unauthorized use of police uniforms. In a press release issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Public Affairs Directorate announced that the officers had been suspended and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau for further investigation and necessary disciplinary action. The interdicted personnel include: – No. 45545 G/Sgt. Samuel Agbemanyale – No. 50300 G/Cpl. Isaac Mpere – No. 51816 G/Cpl. Samuel Agbo – No. 56563 G/Cpl. Charles Oduru – No. 14494 PW/Const. Elizabeth Dika Korkor “The Ghana Police…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has expressed strong confidence in his bid for the party’s presidential candidacy ahead of the January 2026 primaries. Appearing on UTV’s morning show on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Dr Acheampong revealed internal profiling that places him at approximately 49% support among delegates, with about 23,000 undecided voters remaining. “The profiling we have done, even though it puts me ahead, it puts me around 49% with about 23,000 people still undecided. I am hoping that I can move a lot of the undecided to my…

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an application today, Tuesday, December 16, seeking to overturn the Tamale High Court’s decision to annul the parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency. The application, filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Mathew Nyindam, challenges the High Court’s ruling that nullified the results of the December 7, 2024, parliamentary election. Mr Nyindam argues that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the election petition brought by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal. Through the judicial review application, the embattled MP is praying the apex court…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to present a comprehensive report on the Bawku peace mediation process to President John Dramani Mahama today, marking a key milestone in efforts to resolve the long-standing chieftaincy conflict in the area. President Mahama, earlier in 2025, entrusted Otumfuo Osei Tutu II with the responsibility of leading mediation initiatives to bring lasting peace to the Bawku municipality, which has been plagued by the dispute for decades. The mediation process commenced in April, with the Asantehene initially holding separate engagements with leaders and representatives from the conflicting sides to build confidence and lay…

The National Service Authority (NSA) has uncovered extensive irregularities in its payroll and registration system for the 2025/2026 service year, leading to the flagging of over 8,105 names and the suspension of 1,840 personnel pending investigations. Speaking at a press briefing at the Authority’s headquarters on Monday, the Director-General, Ms Ruth Dela Sedoh, announced that the discoveries were made possible through the implementation of a new centralised management system aimed at eradicating payroll fraud, popularly known as “ghost names”. Ms Sedoh revealed that investigations pointed to serious irregularities involving three tertiary institutions: the University for Development Studies (UDS), Ghana Communication…

Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two young suspects for the robbery and murder of a 28-year-old woman, Silver Ngozi, at Asokore Mampong near Kumasi. The suspects, identified as Farouk Iddris, a 20-year-old motorbike mechanic and rider, and Salim Mohammed, a 19-year-old motorbike mechanic and rickshaw rider, were apprehended on December 12, 2025, at about 9:00 pm during a joint intelligence-led operation by the regional police headquarters and the anti-robbery unit at their hideout in Aboabo, Kumasi. Briefing the media, Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Arthur Osei Akoto, stated that preliminary investigations revealed the suspects…

The Koforidua High Court 2 has commuted an initial eight-day jail sentence imposed on the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Atiwa East, Ernest Owusu Ntim, to a fine of GH¢12,000 for contempt of court in connection with illegal mining (galamsey) activities. The court, after initially sentencing Ntim to eight days in prison for his alleged involvement in galamsey on protected land despite a pending injunction, reviewed the ruling on Monday, December 15, 2025, following submissions from his legal team. In the judgment, the court found that Ntim and his associates were responsible for extensive environmental damage, including the destruction of…

Popular Ghanaian musician Fancy Gadam has publicly criticised the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) after receiving a paltry GH¢128.82 as royalty payment for the year 2025. The “Total Cheat” hitmaker on Monday December 15, 2025, shared a screenshot of a Mobile Money alert from GHAMRO on Facebook, accompanied by a caption highlighting his disappointment. “GHS 123.82 — for creativity, sleepless nights, studio bills, promotions, and years of hard work. This is not just a notification; it’s a loud question mark on how our music is valued and how creatives are treated,” Fancy Gadam wrote. “We keep creating because we love…

President John Dramani Mahama has been installed as the Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a colourful traditional ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The prestigious Yoruba chieftaincy title, which translates to “a President who reorders the global space for the good of humanity,” was conferred in recognition of President Mahama’s outstanding leadership and his advocacy for global cooperation, fairness, and sustainable development. The honour positions him among an elite group of leaders celebrated for their transnational impact. The installation followed several days of…