The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament has urged his colleagues to acknowledge the bold decision taken by the President to combat the menace of galamsey (illegal mining) in Ghana. According to Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency, the President has reinforced the operational and tactical capacity…
A United States-based Ghanaian Professor, Kwaku Asare has made a number of proposals to address the corruption menace in Ghana. Among the proposals include publication of assets declared by public officials, conducting lifestyle audits on public officials, and streamlining responsibilities among Anti-Corruption Agencies, among others. In a statement on his Facebook page, he stated that…
The newly elected President of the Tumu College of Education (TUCE) Alumni Association, Mr. Mumuni Yahaya, has announced an ambitious five-point agenda to revitalise the association, headlined by the creation of a digital database for all members dating back to 1984. Speaking at the “Alumni Convention ’25” held on January 3, 2026, at the College…
The campaign of John Dramani Mahama has recently seen some retired security officers joining the trail. John Mahama’s ‘Building Ghana Tour’ is currently in the Eastern region after visiting the Ashanti region. The past few days have seen Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd), former CID boss COP Bright Oduro (Rtd), former IGP…
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has alleged that some equipment designated for the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) is being diverted for illegal mining operations, with little to no intervention from the Mahama administration to stop the practice. He warned that the ongoing environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey,…
Asante Kotoko has announced changes to its Interim Management Committee (IMC) following a directive from His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Manhyia Palace. In a statement released by the club, it was revealed that Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum will no longer serve as a member of the IMC. This decision, according to the…
The National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has spoken out against President Nana Akufo-Addo’s selection of recipients for the recent National State Awards. Asiedu Nketiah expressed his concerns during the 43rd-anniversary celebration of the 31st December Revolution, questioning the credibility of the awards. The National Chairman of NDC, has criticized the 2024 National Honours…
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to prioritize the contributions and talents of indigenes from the Volta Region in his government’s appointments, emphasizing that the process will be guided by merit, competence, and regional balance. This assurance comes in the wake of the vandalism of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Ho, reportedly by…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has outlined seven major corruption cases its office is currently prosecuting involving state officials, private individuals, and corporate entities. In its half-year update as of July 2025, the OSP reported that there “were seven (7) convictions and one (1) acquittal in respect of cases pending before the criminal…
Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said he’s prepared for a second round of vetting if the Minority MPs deem it necessary. During his vetting on Friday, January 31, Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin questioned Ablakwa about his quest to expose state officials who have looted state lands. The Minority…
