The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has alleged that Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng is part of a group purportedly working to destabilize the party and weaken its internal unity. Speaking in an interview on Ezra FM, Mr. Kodua said intelligence reports available to the party indicate that certain individuals within […]
Bernard Edem Ahiekpor has expressed optimism about the future of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana, citing what he described as a strong showing by former President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on Ikucha Radio/TV in a discussion with veteran Kwesi E. Baako, Ahiekpor said the early signs from Mahama’s leadership indicate a promising path
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated official steps to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, over comments he made in a recent television interview in which he described the party as “fake” and questioned its commitment to internal democracy. In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary,
President John Dramani Mahama has departed Ghana to attend the World Economic Forum. Ahead of the main forum, the president traveled from Accra to the United Kingdom on January 11, 2026, where he is scheduled to meet with stakeholders of the Accra Reset initiative. Following this engagement, he will proceed to Switzerland for the World
President John Mahama has announced that government will soon set up the 24-Hour Authority, a major step toward the full implementation of the 24-hour economy policy. The Authority will oversee the registration of businesses that opt into the initiative and outline the incentives available to support their operations. The President disclosed this on Thursday, January
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, over matters relating to his current immigration status in the United States. According to his legal representatives, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB), the detention is linked to routine immigration procedures concerning his stay in the
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised the Ghana Police Service to refrain from unnecessarily involving itself in chieftaincy disputes, cautioning that such actions often worsen tensions rather than resolve them. He gave the warning during a historic courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, where he noted that
Ghana’s Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has justified his decision to hold press conferences before filing criminal charges against former government appointees, insisting that the practice promotes transparency rather than public trials. Speaking in an interview with Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio, Dr. Ayine explained that his public briefings are not intended to judge or condemn suspects
President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed Ghanaians into 2026 with an inspiring New Year message centered on hope, unity, and national advancement. The greeting, released to commemorate the beginning of the year, conveyed confidence in Ghana’s future and encouraged citizens to remain committed to peace and development. Expressing optimism about the months ahead, the President
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government of Ghana has paid a US$709 million Eurobond obligation before its maturity date. In a statement issued on December 31, 2025, the Ministry confirmed that the payment was completed on December 30, describing it as an important achievement in Ghana’s ongoing economic recovery process. According to
