Author: Political Desk

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and a national task force to undertake a comprehensive mapping of all restricted and protected lands in the capital as part of efforts to tackle recurring flooding. The President said the exercise will identify encroached waterways, wetlands, and other zones not authorised for development, with the aim of enforcing strict compliance to prevent future flood disasters. Speaking upon arrival at the Accra International Airport on Tuesday, June 9, after official visits to the UK and Belarus, President Mahama gave clear directives for the exercise. “I have directed the…

Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has cautioned against linking the extradition of Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to the possible return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Mr Tuah-Yeboah explained that extradition cases are handled strictly on their individual merits and should not be treated as automatic precedents for other requests. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the former Deputy AG noted that extradition requests are assessed case-by-case based on the facts, legal merits, and compliance with international rules. “Extradition requests are not automatically granted by a nation. The rules have to be followed,” he said. “It’s all based on…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Mahama administration of covertly sponsoring supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite President John Dramani Mahama’s public assurance that the state would not finance fans’ travel to the tournament. The allegation was made at a press conference addressed by the Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu, on Tuesday, June 9. According to Mr. Iddrisu, government officials and members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are acting in ways that contradict the President’s stated position on the matter. “Why is it the case that the president is saying something, but the…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has urged Ghanaians to exercise responsibility in their public utterances while enjoying their constitutional right to freedom of expression. According to the minister, although the government is fully committed to protecting free speech, citizens must remain mindful of the impact of their words on national unity, peace, and development. Sam George made the remarks during a brief appearance at a press conference organised by the Minority Caucus on Tuesday, June 9. He reassured Ghanaians that freedom of speech remains a cornerstone of Ghana’s democracy and that the government has…

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has issued a strong final warning to public institutions that continue to violate mandatory transparency requirements under the Public Procurement Act. The warning follows a recent compliance review of the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS), which revealed that several entities failed to publish their procurement plans and contract award details as stipulated by law. According to the PPA, persistent non-compliance will attract tougher enforcement measures, including public naming of defaulting institutions, administrative sanctions, and restrictions on approvals for single-source and restricted tendering requests. Under Sections 21 and 31 of the Public Procurement Act, all procurement…

The Office of the President has officially released its annual staffing report covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, revealing a total of 808 employees at Jubilee House and its auxiliary offices. The report, prepared in accordance with Section 11 of the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463), provides a detailed breakdown of political appointees, civil servants, and public sector workers attached to the Presidency. According to the document, the 808 staff comprise 233 political appointees and 575 civil and public service personnel. Political Appointees (233) The political administration of the Presidency is structured into three main…

The Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) has suspended its industrial action with effect from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following engagements with key stakeholders, including the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. In a statement, the association said the decision followed fruitful discussions aimed at addressing the concerns that led to the strike. It noted that the intervention of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, alongside the hospital’s Board, management, and other stakeholders, played a key role in facilitating dialogue towards resolving the impasse. “The Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) wishes to inform the general public that the industrial action embarked…

Kwasi Kwarteng, a spokesperson for former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has dismissed reports alleging that the former Assin Central Member of Parliament sacked the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, from his residence. According to Kwarteng, the claims circulating on social media are false and should be disregarded by the public. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Kwarteng said he had personally spoken with Kennedy Agyapong regarding the matter and received a categorical denial. “I have just spoken with Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong regarding reports that he sacked the NPP General Secretary Justin…

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts at the United States Department of Justice on all pending extradition requests between Ghana and the US, the government has announced. The announcement is on the back of the successful extradition and arrival in Ghana of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu was convicted in absentia by the Accra High Court in April 2024 on multiple financial crime charges, including stealing, conspiracy to steal, causing financial loss to the state, and money…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, is now in the custody of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Prisons Service as authorities prepare for her to commence her 10-year prison sentence. This follows her extradition from the United States and arrival in Accra on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Accra High Court convicted and sentenced Tamakloe-Attionu in absentia in April 2024. In July 2024, the Government of Ghana formally submitted an extradition request to the United States.…