Parliament’s Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has slammed the government’s decision to send Ghanaian troops to Jamaica and Benin without first securing approval from Parliament, demanding immediate explanations from the Defence Minister and other relevant security agencies, and arguing that the executive sidestepped constitutional and oversight processes by not…
Parliament has approved a concession agreement between the Ministry of Roads and Highways and Accra–Kumasi Expressway Limited to facilitate the construction of a new six‑lane expressway linking Accra and Kumasi, part of efforts to address public concern over the deteriorating condition of the existing highway plagued by potholes, uneven surfaces and poor lighting; Roads Minister…
On December 17, 2025, Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, the traditional leader (Omanhene) of the Mankessim Traditional Area, officially designated the settlements impacted by ongoing lithium exploration in his jurisdiction as man‑made crisis zones, calling for swift intervention at the national level as their situation deteriorates due to long delays in finalising and approving the lithium deal…
The government has justified its decision to provide GH₵10 million worth of humanitarian supplies and send Ghanaian personnel abroad to Jamaica as a reflection of the nation’s enduring ethos of compassion, solidarity, and humanitarian duty, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa telling Parliament on December 18 that Ghana’s support for countries in crisis is rooted in…
Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, a former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has criticised President John Mahama’s early efforts to confront illegal small‑scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, saying the initiative did not succeed because it placed politicians rather than independent institutions at the helm of the campaign; speaking on Citi FM on…
Samuel A. Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has criticised the government for what he describes as insufficient openness, coherence, and robust parliamentary involvement in the shaping and execution of Ghana’s foreign policy, arguing that lawmakers should be comprehensively briefed on major diplomatic and security decisions and…
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has asserted that the Electoral Commission Chair and her deputies lack any legitimate basis to remain in their positions in light of multiple petitions questioning their conduct, describing the issues raised as a serious violation of Ghana’s democratic norms; speaking on PM Express on…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has successfully graduated almost 300 of its staff from the 2025 Professional Course in Taxation (PCT) as part of its strategy to close technical skills gaps and strengthen tax administration, with 289 out of 300 enrolled officers completing the programme; at the graduation event, Commissioner‑General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong highlighted that…
Dr. Joshua Zaato, a political scientist at the University of Ghana, has challenged the government’s choice to send Ghanaian military engineering units to Jamaica for post‑Hurricane Melissa rebuilding work while numerous communities in Ghana that were battered by natural disasters remain without repair, arguing that the specialised skills of the 48th, 49th, and 50th Engineer…
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the fifth assessment of Ghana’s 39‑month, roughly US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, clearing the way for an immediate transfer of about US$385 million and lifting total funds received under the arrangement to around US$2.8 billion; authorities’ performance under the scheme was judged broadly satisfactory, with all key…
