Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

The Deputy Government Spokesperson, Shemima Muslim, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct its duties in a manner that restores its public image, which she describes as “bruised and battered.” Her comments come ahead of the highly anticipated Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun, scheduled for July 11, 2025, following a legal battle over the constituency’s representation. The High Court, presided over by Justice Ali Baba Abature, on Tuesday dismissed an interlocutory injunction filed by Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, which sought to halt the rerun. The court ruled that the application was unmeritorious, stating…

Ghana has secured a $370 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the successful completion of the 4th review under the three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme. The Executive Board of the IMF approved the 4th review, after Ghana met all necessary benchmarks, including commitments to fiscal discipline, macroeconomic reforms, and structural adjustments. This approval brings the total disbursement Ghana has received under the $3 billion ECF programme to over $2.3 billion since its inception in May 2023. Expressing joy over Board’s decision in an X post, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the approval as a…

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Ernest Yaw Kuii, Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency, following news of his sudden passing. In a brief but solemn post on X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Bawumia wrote: “I have received with sadness the passing of Hon. Ernest Yaw Kumi, MP for Akwatia Constituency. Ernest was a loyal patriot. My condolences to the immediate family. May his soul rest in peace.” The news of Hon. Kumi’s death has sent shockwaves across Ghana’s political landscape, prompting widespread mourning from colleagues and the general…

The Parliament of Ghana has adjourned today’s sitting to Tuesday, July 8, following the sudden passing of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi. The First Deputy Speaker, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, suspended the proceedings after a request from the Majority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, was granted out of respect for the late legislator. The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, officially broke the news on the floor of the House, expressing profound sorrow. “Mr. Speaker, this is very sad. I break this unfortunate news with great regret and hesitation, but it is my duty to do so,” he…

The Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has expressed profound grief over the sudden passing of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, describing the late legislator as “a young man full of promise, intellect, and energy that this House needs to sustain itself.” Speaking in Parliament, a visibly emotional Ayariga admitted he initially dismissed reports of Mr. Kumi’s death as a hoax, citing the nature of misinformation often seen in Ghanaian politics. “I saw on our platform some publication to the effect that we had lost our younger brother Ernest Kumi. But I didn’t believe it.…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has boldly declared that the era of unmet loan approvals and the Fund’s failure to meet its core mandate is over. She made this statement at the official launch of the No Fees Stress Initiative, held at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua on 4th July 2025, where she openly addressed the Fund’s past shortcomings, describing them as being characterized by nonchalance. According to Dr. Shiraz, the Fund has, for the first time in four years, disbursed second semester loans to qualified students. Just three…

Ghanaian songstress Labena, popularly known as “Ghana’s Tattoo Girl”, has released a brand-new five-track album titled ‘Life in Roses’ under the Grand Nubian record label. The exclusive album listening session took place at Bayview Village, Atomic Junction in Accra, attracting a blend of industry players, fans, and media personalities. Among those in attendance were celebrated music duo Keche, Mike 2, Adom FM’s Da Don, Nana Adwoa Silky of DL FM, media personalities from Top FM, and a host of other music lovers. Labena gave a stellar performance of all five songs on the album — Ago Make Am, Am Gone,…

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo Akweley, has stirred excitement ahead of this weekend’s President’s Cup showdown, promising players of Accra Hearts of Oak $1,000 for every goal they score against their arch-rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko She made the bold declaration during a visit to the Phobians’ training session alongside the Mayor of Accra, Nii Alottey Kpakpo, urging the players to bring glory to the capital by defeating the Porcupine Warriors in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium this Sunday. “Win so that the mayor and I, anytime we are walking,…

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a sharp response to criticism from the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ben Cardin pushing back against what he called an attempt to undermine Ghana’s sovereignty and dictate its foreign policy direction. The controversy erupted following a tweet from the U.S. senator who appeared to question Ablakwa’s presence in Washington, D.C., amid outstanding financial obligations to American firms and taxpayers. The senator insinuated that Ghana was prioritizing debt repayments to China while defaulting on commitments to the United States , a claim Ablakwa found not only inaccurate…

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government will soon launch the President’s Scholarship, aimed at honoring and supporting ten exceptional students from second-cycle institutions across the country. The announcement was made during the official launch of the No Fees Stress Policy, where the Minister highlighted that the scholarship scheme will form part of the enduring legacy of President John Dramani Mahama. According to the Minister, the selection process will be purely merit-based, with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) responsible for determining and declaring the top-performing students. “The President’s Scholarship will honour 10 brilliant students,…