Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

The Supreme Court, in a 3-2 majority decision, has dismissed a petition filed by Old Tafo MP, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, seeking to halt the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and reinstate her to office. Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, together with Justices Yonny Kulendi and Amadu Tanko, ruled against the injunction request. However, Justices Henrietta Mensah Bonsu and Ernest Gaewu dissented, resulting in a 3-2 split decision by the Apex Court. The Supreme Court stated that a detailed explanation of the ruling will be made publicly available on May 21, 2025. Earlier, the panel unanimously overruled an objection raised…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cancelled 701 Diplomatic and Service Passports, rendering them invalid for international travel due to the holders’ failure to comply with earlier directives to return them. According to the Ministry, the affected passports have been placed on a Stop-List and will be confiscated if the holders attempt to travel with them. “Consequently, owing to the failure or refusal of the holders to comply with the directive, the underlisted 341 unreturned Diplomatic and 360 Service Passports bearing the specified serial numbers have hereby been CANCELLED with immediate effect, on the instructions of the Honourable Minister for…

President John Dramani Mahama is set to address the nation on Wednesday, 7th May 2025, to provide an update on the progress of the 120-Day Social Contract—a campaign promise he made in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. According to the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the update is a crucial opportunity for Ghanaians to evaluate the President’s performance so far. He urged all citizens to tune in to the live broadcast. “On Wednesday, the President will deliver a national broadcast in which he will account for his stewardship over the past four months—or…

Minister of Communications and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has shared a pointed opinion on the alleged police assault involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, highlighting the irony in the action compared to the narrative the NPP gave during the Ayawaso West Wuogon incident. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has announced plans to formally petition the Inspector General of Police to investigate the actions of one Constable Ofori, following a standoff at the entrance of Parliament. Afenyo-Markin claims he was assaulted by the officer, while public commentary suggests he may have been the aggressor who instead assaulted the…

The 2025 Met Gala dazzled the fashion world with a deeply meaningful and visually rich celebration of Black dandyism. Under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” this year’s event paid homage to centuries of Black sartorial excellence, making it one of the most culturally poignant editions in recent history. A Celebration of Heritage and StyleCurated by Professor Monica L. Miller of Barnard College, the accompanying Costume Institute exhibition marked the first menswear-themed show since 2003. “Superfine” explored how Black men have historically used clothing as a form of resistance, expression, and redefinition—stretching from 18th-century colonialism through to present-day street style.More…

President John Mahama has directed that four months’ salary of appointees who defaulted in declaring their assets be donated to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) as a sanction.The directive was announced by Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he outlined the President’s decision. “President Mahama sanctions appointees who defaulted on asset declaration by 31st March.They are to forfeit 4 months’ salary and donate same to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund,” he wrote. These sanctions fulfill President Mahama’s warning issued on February 18, 2025, in which he set…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Abdul-Basit Basintale, has urged Africa World Airlines to provide onboard instructions in local languages in addition to English, to aid passenger comprehension and break language barriers across regional routes. Basintale made this appeal in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he expressed concerns over the airline’s failure to translate announcements into Dagbani during a flight from Tamale to Accra. “In recent times, I also boarded your flight from Tamale to Accra but didn’t witness any translation into the local language, Dagbani, even though the departure point was Tamale —…

GHOne TV journalist and morning show host Serwaa Amihere has called on the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, to implement a number of reforms after expressing disappointment over the poor attendance at the recent Kotoko-Hearts of Oak Super Clash. Known for her consistent support for Kumasi Asante Kotoko and efforts to stir public interest in the Super Clash through her social media platforms, Serwaa took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her concerns. In her post, she referenced Kurt Okraku’s widely publicized mantra, “Bring Back the Love”, lamenting that it has failed to yield the expected…

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially confirmed he will join Spanish giants Real Madrid at the end of the 2024/2025 season. In a heartfelt video message, the English defender announced the highly anticipated move, marking the end of a remarkable 20-year journey with Liverpool Football Club. Alexander-Arnold clarified that the decision to leave was driven not by a desire to find something better but rather by a personal need to embrace a new environment and challenge himself elsewhere. “This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life,” he admitted. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the…

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Hon. Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has issued an official statement to address what he describes as a “misunderstanding” between himself and the Attorney General, Hon. Dr. Dominic Ayine. In the statement, A-Plus firmly denied ever accusing Dr. Ayine of corruption or theft, clarifying that a fake Twitter (X) account impersonating him was responsible for spreading those claims. According to the MP, although the fraudulent account bears his name, photo, and even a verification badge, it is not under his control. He emphasized that the impersonator’s post, which went viral and…