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President Mahama Enforces Asset Declaration Deadline with Strict Sanctions

In a decisive move to bolster transparency and accountability within Ghana's public service, President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern ultimatum to all political appointees: declare your assets by close of day, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, or face immediate dismissal. This directive underscores the administration's commitment to combating corruption and ensuring ethical governance. Mandatory Asset Declaration: A Non-Negotiable Requirement President Mahama's directive mandates that all political appointees who assumed office before March 31, 2025, must submit their asset declarations by the specified deadline. Failure to comply will result in automatic termination of their appointments. This measure aims to reinforce the importance of transparency and deter any form of financial impropriety within the government. Financial Penalties for Non-Compliance In addition to the threat of dismissal, appointees who missed the initial March 31 deadline are subject to financial sanctions. Specifically, they […]

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Contractor sets new date for Ofankor-Nsawam road completion

Work on the Ofankor-Nsawam Dual Carriage Road project, which has already missed the initial July 20, 2024, completion date, will miss the revised completion date of May 21, 2025.  The completion of the project will be delayed by 15 more months because of unresolved compensation issues for persons affected by the project and the relocation of service lines of utility agencies such as the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Limited. Per the current progress report, the project is 74 per cent complete, and thus, cannot be delivered on the revised completion date of May 21, this year. The Chief Resident Engineer of the project, Kwabena Bempong, explained that out of 328 structures that were on the project's right of way, 76 of the owners of those facilities qualified for compensation out of which 40 of them received some […]

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Constitution Review Committee receives over 600 reform proposals, NDC, NPP yet to submit proposals

The Constitutional Review Committee has received more than 600 submissions on proposed reforms to Ghana's 1992 Constitution, but the two main political parties have not yet contributed to the process, Dr Rainer Akumperigya, Secretary of the CRC has said. He was speaking on Joy FM's NewsFile programme on Saturday, May 3, 2025. According to him, the committee has recorded 325 online submissions and over 200 hard copy proposals. Of all the submissions we have received, we are a bit surprised that the two major political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are yet to either make written submissions or to appear before the committee, Dr Akumperigya said. The secretary noted that submissions remain open as the committee progresses with its work. "We have dealt with the thematic clusters but it's an ongoing process until the recommendations […]

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Govt to outline turnaround plan for troubled AirtelTigo in 8 weeks — Sam George

The Minister of Commun ications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says the government is working to restructure the long-standing debt of state-owned telecommunication company, AirtelTigo (AT), while engaging potential investors, and considering possible strategic partnerships to inject fresh capital and technical expertise into the company. These, along with policy reforms and operational restructuring, he said, are among bold and far-reaching reforms on the table to reposition the company as a commercially viable, profitable and competitive force in the local telecom sector. “To arrive at this, tough decisions will be taken. Difficult steps will have to be made, but I believe that they will all be in the long-term interest of the country, the company and the customer,” the minister said. “We have a clear sense of where we are. There are proposals on the table. Over the next […]

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Takoradi: Dawn swoop leads to arrest of suspected drug dealers

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Saturday stormed a suspected den of drug addicts in Takoradi and arrested a number of suspects. According to NACOC officials, the raid resulted in the arrest of several individuals believed to be connected to narcotics distribution networks in the Western Regional capital. They said they seized an undisclosed quantity of suspected illicit drugs. NACOC says it was going to do laboratory analysis to determine the exact type and volume of the drugs seized.

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President Mahama in Libreville for inauguration of new Gabon president

President John Dramani Mahama is in the Gabonese capital, Libreville, to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of Gabon’s President-elect, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on Saturday, May 3, 2025. President Mahama is leading a Ghanaian delegation including National Security Advisor Prosper Douglas Bani, Secretary to the President Dr. Callistus Mahama, Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Stan Xoese Dogbe.  His attendance underscores Ghana’s longstanding diplomatic ties with Gabon and its ongoing commitment to promoting peace, democratic governance, and regional integration across Africa. General Oligui Nguema won Gabon’s presidential election. Profile: General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema – President-Elect of Gabon Born on March 3, 1975, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is a career military officer and prominent political figure who emerged as the leader of Gabon’s post-coup transition. A member of the influential […]

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New Ghana Armed Forces CDS William Agyapong promoted to rank of Lieutenant General

The new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Major General William Agyapong has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, a Three-Star General level. President John Dramani Mahama in March 2025, appointed new Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).  The changes took effect on March 24, 2025.   The new appointees were the then One-Star generals, Brigadier General William Agyapong as Chief of Defence Staff, the then Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu as Chief of Army Staff, the then Commodore Godwin Livinus Bessing as Chief of Naval Staff, the then Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong as Chief of Air Staff, and the then Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as Chief of Staff.   Promotion Prior to becoming the CDS and assuming duty on March 24, 2025, William Agyapong was promoted to the rank of […]

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NPP National Chairman takes a temporary break from ‘Thank You Tour’

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has taken a brief break from the ongoing nationwide "Thank You Tour." A statement dated May 1, 2025, and signed by the Party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, explained that the chairman stepped away from the tour “to attend to some pressing matters.” "The New Patriotic Party wishes to inform all members and the public that the National Chairman has taken a short break from the ongoing nationwide "Thank You" tour to attend to some pressing matters," the statement read. The statement emphasized that Mr Ntim remains fully committed to the tour and will rejoin the team in due course. t also expressed the Party’s appreciation to members for their continued support, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment throughout the nationwide exercise. "The National Chairman remains fully committed to the tour […]

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Traoré’s Footsteps: Ghana Tells Foreign Miners to Leave

In a bold move echoing the policies of Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré, Ghana has announced a significant shift in its mining sector. Effective May 1, 2025, the Ghanaian government will prohibit foreigners from trading or purchasing artisanally mined gold within the country. This decision marks a pivotal step in Ghana's ongoing battle against illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as "galamsey," and aims to reclaim control over its valuable natural resources. Ghana's New Mining Policy The newly established Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) will replace the previous licensing agency, the Precious Minerals Marketing Co. Under the new law signed by President John Dramani Mahama on April 2, only GoldBod will be authorized to buy, sell, assay, and export gold produced by licensed small-scale miners. Non-compliance with this regulation will result in criminal charges. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson emphasized […]

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OSP’s corruption charges against me are ‘baseless’ – Charles Bissue

Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue, has reacted to the Office of Special Prosecutor's (OSP) corruption charges against him, describing it as “baseless”.  In a statement dated April 29, 2025, Mr Charles Bissue pledged to challenge the OSP's charges "vigorously" through due process. Rejecting the allegations brought against him, Mr Bissue stated: “I categorically assert that I have always acted in full compliance with both the legal and ethical obligations of the office I held, and the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any suggestion of misconduct is baseless and will be vigorously challenged through due process.” He called for full transparency in the trial, urging the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to present a complete, unedited, and unaltered version of the investigative video underpinning the prosecution. According to him, this […]

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