Accra, Ghana//-Parliament’s Appointments Committee has recommended the approval of three nominees for appointment to the Supreme Court, following a dramatic vetting process that was disrupted by a walkout by the Minority Caucus.
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Mutiny at National Security and the Imperative of Presidential Action
Accra, Ghana//-National security is not the private fiefdom of an entrenched cartel. It is the sacred shield of the Republic. Yet, behind the polished facade of statecraft, a quiet mutiny is underway at the heart of our security apparatus, mocking the very mandate given by the sovereign will of the people.
Mahama Sets GH¢1bn Bawku Revitalisation Plan in motion
Ghana’s President Mahama says the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund is ready for implementation, setting the stage for a major government-backed effort to rebuild the conflict-affected area and restore economic activity.
Ghana: Mahama Reassigns Pelpuo, Brogya Genfi In Fresh Mini Reshuffle
Accra, Ghana//-President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, to the Office of the President as Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives.
They’re Standing For Themselves, Not Us – Ex-MP Warns MPs Over Self-interest
Accra, Ghana//-Former Lands Minister and Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations of MPs pursuing personal interests could undermine public trust in Parliament and Ghana’s democracy.
Ghana: Incarcerated Ex-NPP Chairman Withdraws From National Chairmanship Race
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship aspirant Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s national chairmanship race, citing his current circumstances and a desire not to become a burden to the party.
Ghana, Engage Now Africa Rescue 20 Burkinabè Nationals From Suspected Trafficking Network
20 Burkina Faso nationals who were allegedly lured to Ghana with promises of lucrative employment have been rescued from a suspected human-trafficking and cybercrime operation.
Ghana: Tolon Naa Dies Days After Yaa Naa, Plunging Dagbon Into Further Mourning
The Paramount Chief of the Tolon Traditional Area, Major (Rtd) Sulemana Abubakari, has died days after the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II.
Ghana Supreme Court Clears Way for Legal Vacation Criminal Trials, Dismisses MP’s Injunction
Ghana’s Supreme Court today cleared the way for selected criminal trials to continue during the legal vacation after dismissing an application by Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah seeking to halt the proceedings.
I’ll Have Onerous Bail Terms in Your Brain’ – Ghana Goldbod CEO Fires Back at Minority Leader
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has hit back at Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over his warning that the institution’s leadership could face “scary” bail conditions if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) returns to power.