Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Martin Kpebu, has taken a swipe at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for failing to anticipate a no-show by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, describing the inaction as a costly lapse that has led to a loss of over three months of prosecutorial momentum. Speaking on the matter in an interview on TV3’s New Day, Lawyer Kpebu stressed that although Ofori-Atta was expected to report to the OSP on June 2, the prosecuting body ought to have had a contingency plan in place in case he failed to appear. “Whilst we agree that he…

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to establish a special task force to oversee the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of sanitary pads in schools across the country. The initiative, he said, will be carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. In a statement published on the Ministry’s Facebook page, it explained that the task force will be mandated to develop and implement sustainable strategies that address menstrual hygiene challenges in schools while ensuring eco-friendly disposal practices. “The task force will develop sustainable strategies to tackle menstrual hygiene issues in…

President John Dramani Mahama has hinted that the current cohort of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may be the last to be appointed under Ghana’s existing governance structure. According to the President, national consultations currently underway point strongly toward a future where MMDCEs are elected directly by the people. Speaking during an engagement with local government officials, President Mahama revealed that a National Review Committee is touring the country and consulting stakeholders on key governance reforms. The committee is expected to present its final recommendations in August. He indicated that public sentiments suggest a craving for elections at…

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country to rigorously enforce the “Operation Clean Your Frontage” bye-law as part of a renewed national sanitation effort. The President expressed concern about the low level of implementation of the “Operation Clean Your Frontage” initiative, a policy introduced under the previous administration by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, led by then Regional Minister Henry Quartey. He stressed that the implementation of the policy would make the work of MMDCEs easier. “Under the last administration, they passed a law to…

President John Mahama has welcomed the latest credit ratings upgrade by Fitch as a strong validation of Ghana’s ongoing macroeconomic recovery and fiscal governance efforts. In an address on Tuesday, the President noted that Ghana’s economic outlook is rebounding steadily under his administration, which remains committed to prudent fiscal management, enhanced domestic revenue mobilisation, and expenditure rationalisation. “Working in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, we are stabilising inflation, stabilising the cedi, and pursuing debt restructuring strategies to restore confidence and rebuild the fiscal space for development,” President Mahama stated. He cited the B- upgrade by Fitch Ratings as a…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) from the national grid over debts amounting to GH₵999.6 million and GH₵3.153 billion, respectively. The disconnections form part of a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise being conducted by ECG. The exercise, which began on May 16, 2025, is expected to run until June 27, 2025, and is targeting indebted residential, commercial, industrial, and government institutions, including Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. The Ghana Water Company was issued an ultimatum to settle its debt or face an extended disconnection of power supply to…

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that government is working on securing bomb shelters for Ghanaians currently residing in Israel, as tensions intensify between Israel and Iran. In a second official update, the Minister revealed that a total of 922 Ghanaians have been identified in Israel, including 65 students enrolled in six universities. While evacuation proceedings from Iran have been successfully carried out, Israel’s declaration of a state of emergency and subsequent border closures have stalled similar plans for evacuation from Israel. “The Emergency Evacuation Plan for Ghanaians in Israel has been approved and will be activated…

Takoradi Member of Parliament, Hon. Kobby Okyere Darko-Mensah, has urged young Ghanaian artistes to adopt strategic thinking, branding, and self-drive as key ingredients to building a successful music career, warning that government cannot financially support every artiste overnight. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Ghana Artists Achievers Awards, the Western Regional Minister briefly pivoted to highlight the critical role music plays in Ghanaian culture and the need to support emerging talents. But he stressed that success in the music industry demands more than just talent and government intervention. “There is no beer bar that you will not…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) paid a working visit to the Girls-In-ICT training centres in the Volta Region to interact with the girls and encourage them to build their abilities in digital skills and STEM education. The centres visited were, In my Fathers House, RC Basic School, Abor -Keta Municipal and Amissah-Arthur Learning Centre, Ohawu, Ketu North District. The Hon.  Minister expressed excitement for visiting the Volta Region and indicated that the program will train 3000 girls and 300 teachers in Digital Skills this year. “The Girls in ICT program is not…

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has officially called off its nationwide strike following an engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health. Effective Saturday, June 14, all nurses and midwives are expected to resume full duties across the country The leadership of the Association announced the suspension of its industrial action, citing a “very fruitful” dialogue that has cleared the path toward resolving their impasse with their employer. However, they emphasized the suspension pending the outcome of an impending meeting scheduled for 26th June,2025. “The engagement held with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and otherinterested parties…